| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 158 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in philosophy |
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Cambridge studies in philosophy.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 An introduction to truthmakers; 2 The general theory of truthmaking; 3 Epistemology and methodology; 4 Properties, relations and states of affairs; 5 Negative truths; 6 General truths; 7 Truthmakers for modal truths, part 1: possibility; 8 Truthmakers for modal truths, part 2: necessity; 9 Numbers and classes; 10 Causes, laws and dispositions; 11 Time; References; Index |
| Summary |
In a clear, even-handed and non-technical discussion Armstrong makes a compelling case for truthmaking and its importance in philosophy. His book marks a significant contribution to the debate and will be of interest to a wide range of readers working in analytical philosophy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-154) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Realism.
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Truth.
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truth.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Epistemology.
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Realism
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Truth
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Erkenntnistheorie
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Wahrheit
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Waarheid.
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Verdade.
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Epistemologia.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780521547239 |
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0521547237 |
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9780511212000 |
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0511212003 |
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9780521838320 |
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0521838320 |
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0511213778 |
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9780511213779 |
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0511215584 |
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9780511215582 |
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0511217374 |
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9780511217371 |
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9780511487552 |
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051148755X |
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9786610541157 |
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6610541159 |
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