Ineffability and Philosophy

by André Kukla

Book Overview

Presenting a fascinating analysis of the idea of what can't be said, this book ascertains whether the notion of there being a truth, or a state of affairs, or knowledge that can't be expressed linguistically is a coherent notion. The author distinguishes different senses in which it might be said that something can't be said.
The first part looks at the question of whether ineffability is a coherent idea. Part two evaluates two families of arguments...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415339707
• ISBN13: 9780415339704
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 8.7"