Finitude : : A Study of Cognitive Limits and Limitations / / Nicholas Rescher.
Human finitude and its implications have long been one of the central themes of Western philosophy. The essays gathered together in this volume explore various facets of this not altogether pleasing fact with which we must realistically come to terms.
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2013] ©2010 |
| Year of Publication: | 2013 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
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| Other title: | Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Preface -- Chapter 1: On Finitude and Limitations -- Chapter 2: Natural Science as a Human Artifact -- Chapter 3: Unruly Worlds -- Chapter 4: The Means and Methods of Rationality -- Chapter 5: The Limits of Naturalistic Reason -- Chapter 6: Perplexing Choices -- Chapter 7: Wisdom -- References -- Name Index -- Backmatter |
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| Summary: | Human finitude and its implications have long been one of the central themes of Western philosophy. The essays gathered together in this volume explore various facets of this not altogether pleasing fact with which we must realistically come to terms. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9783110319651 9783110238570 9783110238488 9783110636949 9783110331226 9783110331219 |
| DOI: | 10.1515/9783110319651 |
| Access: | restricted access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Nicholas Rescher. |