Truth: A Contemporary Reader

Truth: A Contemporary Reader brings together essays that have shaped two aspects of a fundamental philosophical topic: the nature of truth and the value of truth. It includes seminal work by leading figures in contemporary analytic philosophy and charts the development of central grand proposals about the nature of truth. It also demonstrates how truth is often taken to be valuable in various ways, such as the norm of correctness for belief and assertion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Truth: A Contemporary Reader is a comprehensive anthology that brings together a selection of essays that have significantly contributed to two core aspects of philosophical inquiry: the nature of truth and the significance of truth. Comprising a total of 22 essays, this up-to-date reader showcases seminal works by renowned figures in contemporary analytic philosophy. It traces the evolution of central grand proposals regarding the nature of truth, highlighting their initial prominence and subsequent decline in the face of new theories developed in the 20th and 21st centuries. Furthermore, the reader elucidates the multifaceted value of truth, emphasizing its role as the standard of correctness for belief and assertion and its intricate relationship with other epistemic values. To facilitate a seamless understanding of the material, introductory overviews are provided for each group of related papers, accompanied by comprehensive guides to further reading. This reader serves as an invaluable resource for students embarking on their studies in metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of language, presenting them with a comprehensive introduction to the central debates, familiarizing them with the most important works in the field, and covering pivotal theories of truth, including correspondence theories, coherentism, pragmatism, verificationism, deflationary, primitivist, and pluralist theories. Moreover, by demonstrating the interconnectedness of thoughts about truth and value, Truth: A Contemporary Reader opens up new avenues for exploring and advancing our understanding of these fundamental topics. As a vital collection for anyone engaged in metaphysical, epistemological, and linguistic research, this book offers a wealth of insights and perspectives that will enrich the intellectual journey of scholars and practitioners alike.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 169 x 243 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474213301