The Limits of Pragmatism and the Limits of Realism

Abstract. I argue here for a limited version of pragmatism—called conceptual pragmatism—that recognizes that conceptual systems are to be evaluated according to their usefulness for helping us get around in the world. Once a conceptual system is in place, however, the truth of sentences is a matter...

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Main Author: Murphy, Nancy (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1993
In: Zygon
Year: 1993, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 351-359
Further subjects:B Pragmatism
B Critical Realism
B science and theology
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