Realism and individualism : Charles S. Peirce and the threat of modern nominalism

Realism and Individualism. Charles S. Peirce and the Threat of Modern Nominalism discusses the main problems, tenets, assumptions, and arguments involved in Charles S. Peirce's early and late realist stances and subjects to critical scrutiny the still dominant view that Pragmatic Realism merely...

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Main Author Oleksy, Mateusz W
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam J. Benjamins 2015
John Benjamins Publishing Company
John Benjamins
Edition1
SeriesBochumer Studien zur Philosophie
Subjects
1839-1914
Charles Sanders
Nominalism
Peirce, Charles S
Peirce, Charles S. (Charles Sanders), 1839-1914
Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY / Logic
Pragmatics
Realism
Semiotics
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Summary:Realism and Individualism. Charles S. Peirce and the Threat of Modern Nominalism discusses the main problems, tenets, assumptions, and arguments involved in Charles S. Peirce's early and late realist stances and subjects to critical scrutiny the still dominant view that Pragmatic Realism merely extends or refines new arguments in support of Scholastic Realism without questioning its basic assumptions. The book presents a critical overview of Peirce's views on modern nominalism and offers a novel approach to the social-anthropological underpinnings of his realism, especially Pragmatic Realism vis à vis the individualist tendencies in modern thought.The book is of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, especially students of American pragmatism, anthropology, linguistic pragmatics, as well as to anyone interested in Charles S. Peirce, Duns Scotus, Ockham, and generally to semioticians, social scientists, and sociologists.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9027214654
9789027214652