Philosophical papers

by Putnam, Hilary

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Title Statements

Full title :Philosophical papers. / Hilary Putnam.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1979.
Edition:2nd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge
Language:eng
Publication Date:1979.

Notes

In 2 vols.

Previous edition: 1975.

The Physical Object

Description:xiv, 364 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0521295505, 9780521295505, 0521225531, 9780521225533
oclc:ocm59237153
LC Classification:QA8.6
Dewey Decimal:191/.08

Truth and necessity in mathematics -- The thesis that mathematics is logic -- Mathematics without foundations -- What is mathematical truth? -- Philosophy of physics -- An examination of Grünbaum's philosophy of geometry -- A philosopher looks at quantum mechanics -- Discussion: comments on comments on comments: a reply to Margenau and Wigner -- Three-valued logic -- The logic of quantum mechanics -- Time and physical geometry -- Memo on 'conventionalism' -- What theories are not -- Craig's theorem -- It ain't necessarily so -- The 'corroboration' of theories -- 'Degree of confirmation' and inductive logic -- Probability and confirmation -- On properties -- Philosophy of logic.