Roy A. Sorensen
Pseudo-Problems: How Analytic Philosophy Gets Done
Pseudo-Problems: How Analytic Philosophy Gets Done
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Pseudo-Problems is a book that explains how problems are dissolved rather than solved. It takes the most important and interesting examples from one hundred years of analytic philosophy to consolidate a new theory of dissolution. It is a fast-moving, fascinating alternative history of twentieth-century analytic philosophy and an important contribution to the debates about creativity and problem-solving.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
First published in 1993, "Pseudo-Problems" delves into intriguing questions such as why mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down, and whether time flows at an even rate. This thought-provoking book challenges the conventional approach of solving problems and instead advocates for the dissolution of these challenges. Roy Sorenson, a renowned philosopher, has compiled a comprehensive theory of dissolution by drawing upon the most significant and captivating examples from one hundred years of analytic philosophy, as well as occasional insights from centuries past. "Pseudo-Problems" serves as a captivating and fast-paced alternative history of twentieth-century analytic philosophy, showcasing the essence of what philosophical analysis should entail. Moreover, it makes a significant contribution to ongoing debates surrounding creativity and problem-solving.
First published in 1993, "Pseudo-Problems" delves into intriguing questions such as why mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down, and whether time flows at an even rate. This thought-provoking book challenges the conventional approach of solving problems and instead advocates for the dissolution of these challenges. Roy Sorenson, a renowned philosopher, has compiled a comprehensive theory of dissolution by drawing upon the most significant and captivating examples from one hundred years of analytic philosophy, as well as occasional insights from centuries past. "Pseudo-Problems" serves as a captivating and fast-paced alternative history of twentieth-century analytic philosophy, showcasing the essence of what philosophical analysis should entail. Moreover, it makes a significant contribution to ongoing debates surrounding creativity and problem-solving.
Weight: 560g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138984042
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