Dale Jacquette Knihy

Frontmatter -- Introduction -- Part One. Meinong’s Theory of Objects -- I. Elements of Object Theory -- II. Formal Semantic Paradox in Meinong’s Object Theory -- III. Meinong’s Theory of Defective Objects -- IV. The Object Theory Intentionality of Ontological Commitment -- V. Logic, Mind, and Meinong -- VI. Meinong’s Doctrine of the Modal Moment -- Part Two. Object Theory Ο -- I. Syntax, Formation and Inference Principles -- II. Semantics -- III. Developments of the Logic -- Part Three. Philosophical Problems and Applications -- I. Twardowski On Content and Object -- II. Private Language and Private Mental Objects -- III. God an Impossible Meinongian Object -- IV. Meinongian Models of Scientific Law -- V. Aesthetics and Meinongian Logic of Fiction -- VI. The Paradox of Analysis -- Bibliography -- Index -- Backmatter

Dale Jacquette's analysis delves into Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophical synthesis of Western and Eastern thought, exploring its profound implications across various fields such as metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. The work examines Schopenhauer's pessimistic view of humanity, his insights on death, and his unique take on morality and free will. A significant focus is placed on his concept of the world as representation and Will. The book also highlights Schopenhauer's legacy, particularly his impact on Nietzsche and early Wittgenstein, making complex ideas accessible to readers.

The book features a fictional dialogue spanning three days, exploring the ethical complexities surrounding capital punishment. Through thoughtful discussions, characters address fundamental issues related to life and death, justice, and compassion. The dialogue culminates in a debate on the conditional and unconditional right to life, encouraging readers to reflect on the morality of the death penalty. Jacquette's approach presents the topic in a clear and engaging manner, allowing for personal interpretation of the moral implications involved.

This collection brings together thirteen new essays by some of the most respected contemporary scholars of Schopenhauer's aesthetics from a wide spectrum of philosophical perspectives. It examines the unique theory Schopenhauer developed to explain the life and work of the artist, and the influence his aesthetic philosophy has had on subsequent artistic traditions in such diverse areas as music, painting, poetry, literature, and architecture. The authors present Schopenhauer's thought as a vital and enduring contribution to aesthetic theory, and to the idealist vision that continues to guide Romantic and neo-Romantic art.

This new study of David Hume's philosophy of mathematics critically examines his objections to the concept of infinity. Although infinity raises some of the most challenging paradoxes for Hume's empiricism, there have been few detailed and no fully comprehensive systematic discussions of Hume's critique. In a series of eight interrelated arguments, Hume maintains that we cannot experience and therefore can have no adequate idea of infinity or of the infinite divisibility of extension. He proposes to replace the notion of infinity with an alternative phenomenalist theory of space and time as constituted by minima sensibilia or sensible extensionless indivisibles. The present work considers Hume's critique of infinity in historical context as a product of Enlightenment theory of knowledge, and assesses the prospects of his strict finitism in light of contemporary mathematics, science, and philosophy.

Exploring the moral responsibilities of journalists, this book highlights the critical importance of accurate news reporting in serving the public interest. Through 31 contemporary case studies, it addresses pressing ethical issues such as freedom of the press, censorship, and the protection of confidential sources. The combination of practical examples and theoretical insights makes it essential reading for current and aspiring journalists, as well as anyone engaged with news media. The text emphasizes the ethical implications of journalism for both practitioners and consumers alike.

Focusing on the philosophical study of existence, this introduction to ontology offers a thorough exploration of key concepts central to metaphysics. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of what it means for something to exist, delving into the fundamental ideas that shape the study of being.

The theory of oppositions based on Aristotelian foundations of logic has been pictured in a striking square diagram which can be understood and applied in many different ways having repercussions in various epistemology, linguistics, mathematics, sociology, physics. The square can also be generalized in other two-dimensional or multi-dimensional objects extending in breadth and depth the original Aristotelian theory. The square of opposition from its origin in antiquity to the present day continues to exert a profound impact on the development of deductive logic. Since 10 years there is a new growing interest for the square due to recent discoveries and challenging interpretations. This book presents a collection of previously unpublished papers by high level specialists on the square from all over the world.

This collection of newly commissioned essays by international contributors offers a representative overview of the most important developments in contemporary philosophical logic.* Presents controversies in philosophical implications and applications of formal symbolic logic.* Surveys major trends and offers original insights.

This biography delves into the life and contributions of a pivotal figure in analytic philosophy, exploring their intellectual journey and impact on the field. It offers insights into their key ideas and the broader philosophical landscape, highlighting their significance and influence on contemporary thought. Through detailed research, the book paints a comprehensive portrait of this important thinker, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy.