The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy

Name: The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy
Author: Hilary Putnam
ISBN: 9780674266490

by Hilary Putnam

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In this book, one of the world’s preeminent philosophers takes issue with an idea that has found an all-too-prominent place in popular culture and philosophical thought: the idea that while factual claims can be rationally established or refuted, claims about value are wholly subjective, not capable of being rationally argued for or against.

First published 2002205 pages

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Category: Philosophy
Priority: Recommended
Author works: 2
Editions known: 2

Classification

Dewey (DDC): 100
Library of Congress (LCC): B0945.P873C65 2002B0945.P873 C65 2002B0945.P873C65 2004

Subjects

Facts (Philosophy)Fait (Philosophie)Faits (Philosophie)FeitenJugement (Logique)Jugement (Morale)Rationalité (Philosophie)Valeur (Philosophie)Valeurs (Philosophie)ValuesWaardenWelfare economics

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ISBN 9780674266490EnglishFirst-edition ISBN: 9780674009059

DATE DUE

First published2002

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