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Willard Van Orman Quine Timeline

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  • Mathematical Logic, Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000

    Mathematical Logic, Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000
    W. V. Quine explores the profound implications of mathematical logic for philosophic discourse. These works serve as a cornerstone for anyone interested in the intersection of mathematics and philosophy. Cite: “Confessions of a Confirmed Extensionalist and Other Essays - W. V. Quine, Dagfinn Føllesdal, Douglas B. Quine.” - W. V. Quine, Dagfinn Føllesdal, Douglas B. Quine | Harvard University Press, www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674030848. Accessed 10 Oct. 2023.

  • Two Dogmas of Empiricism, Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000

    Two Dogmas of Empiricism, Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000
    Quine critiques two empirical thoughts. Firstly, the distinction between analytic and synthetic statements, which he argues, needs to be revised and more clear-cut than traditionally assumed. Secondly, he believed that each meaningful statement is equivalent to some logical construct upon terms that refer to immediate experience.
    Cite: Quine, Willard V. O. (1951). Two Dogmas of Empiricism. Philosophical Review 60 (1):20–43.

  • The Nature of Natural Knowledge, Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000

    The Nature of Natural Knowledge, Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000
    The work delves into the intricate processes we acquire, process, and utilize knowledge derived from our environment. The thesis advocates that our understanding of the physical world is intertwined with our language and cognitive faculties. The text provides a compelling analysis of the role of natural knowledge in shaping human perception, thought, and language. Cite:“The Nature of Natural Knowledge”, in S. Guttenplan (ed.), Mind and Language, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1975, pp. 67–81

  • Interview, Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000

    Interview, Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000
    The conversation dives into philosophical concepts, with Quine's perspectives on logic, ontology, and empiricism taking center stage. Throughout the dialogue, Quine challenges traditional assumptions, pushing boundaries of thought with his innovative ideas. The interview elucidates Quine's critical examination of language and reality, providing a profound understanding of his philosophies. Cite: https://youtu.be/rVFR1qJAyf0?si=pQkMP80VMEAl8vJp

  • Relativism and Absolutism,Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000

    Relativism and Absolutism,Willard Van Orman Quine, June 25, 1908 - December 25, 2000
    W. V. Quine investigates the complex relationship between the two philosophical principles. Quine grapples with the inherent tension between relativism, which maintains points of view have no absolute truth or validity, and absolutism, which posits a universal and unchanging truth. Through analysis, Quine explores competing philosophies, offering insight into an understanding of truth and reality. Cite:Quine, W. V.. “Relativism and Absolutism.” The Monist 67 (1984): 293-296.