Defining Reality: Definitions and the Politics of Meaning
(Part of the Rhetorical Philosophy & Theory Series)
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In Defining Reality, Edward Schiappa argues that definitional disputes should be treated less as philosophical questions of "is"and more as sociopolitical questions of "ought." Instead of asking "What is X?" he advocates that definitions be considered as proposals for shared knowledge and institutional norms, as in "What should count as X in context Y, given our needs and interests?" Covering a broad scope of argument...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0809325012
ISBN13:9780809325016
Release Date:May 2003
Publisher:Southern Illinois University Press
Length:213 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"
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