Finitude: A Study of Cognitive Limits and Limitations

by Nicholas Rescher

Overview

Human finitude and its implications have long been one of the central themes of Western philosophy. The essays gathered together in this volume explore various facets of this not altogether pleasing fact with which we must realistically come to terms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110319224
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	03/24/2010
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Nicholas Rescher, distinguished university professor of philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, is currently chairman of the Center for Philosophy of Science.

Table of Contents

Preface
On Finitude and Limitations
Natural Science as a Human Artifact
Unruly Worlds
The Means and Methods of Rationality
The Limits of Naturalistic Reason
Perplexing Choices
Wisdom
References
Name Index