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Life of Hilary Putnam
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"The Meaning of Meaning"
Hilary Putnam's first publication, discussed not just having conceptual ideations, but going beyond the idea and viewing things as an external reality. Furthermore, over time language as well as thought are beyond internal constructs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiWf9WrzvN4&feature=youtu.be
Putnam, Hilary. (1975). The Meaning of "Meaning". University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis. Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy, http://hdl.handle.net/11299/185225. -
"Realism with a Human Face"
Putnam's next publication in the 1990's. He discussed metaphysics along with cultural context. He described the fall of philosophical realism and made a point to identify philosophers as the main target versus scientists, however discussed how it is important to others to understand.
Putnam, H. and Conant, J., 2010. Realism With A Human Face. Milton Keynes: Lightning Source. -
"Ethics without Ontology"
He followed up with one of his next publications in the early 2000's. He regards the question of ethics without judgement and the consideration of objectivity within ethics. He reviewed the death of Ontology, and further discussed the view of metaphysical understanding in ethics.
Putnam, H., 2005. Ethics Without Ontology. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press. -
"Philosophy in the Age of Science: Physics, Mathematics, and Skepticism"
In his later works, Putnam discussed changes in social and culture context with their effects on science an ethics. He often changed his mind adjusting his theories as he gain information as well as insight. He is known for thinking outside of the box and getting others to do the same.
Putnam, H., De Caro, M. and Macarthur, D., 2012. Philosophy In An Age Of Science. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
