We have published two texts of Susan Stebbing one rare booklet and one unpublished manuscript in the new Vienna Circle Institute Yearbook.
https://t.co/8TJtPyQxK3
Philosopher Michael Friedman, whose work on philosophy of science, Kant, and the history of 20th Century philosophy has been very influential, has died. https://t.co/KrkB2LRXdT
Philipp Frank's last book manuscript was published four years ago. We are still writing his biography, but if you are into HOPOS, this book is a treasure about the mid-20th century! For just 36 dollars.
https://t.co/L65NumyOQK
If you're in the right time zone (afternoon in China, morning in Europe, middle of the night in North America), feel free to come to my Dewey Lectures in Fudan! Zoom link top left hand corner.
The shortness of F.P. Ramsey’s life really jumps out now. Thank you @BritWittSoc for doing the work. I am honored to join with the Ramsey family in paying for it.
This book finally exists! There were times when I thought it would never happen, but several people, including @RrrichardZach and Dirk Schlimm, gave me and Steve Awodey absolutely necessary help at crucial moments—thanks to them, and everyone else who helped us!
Not all inquiries are like whodunnits, uncovering the pre-existing facts that provide the answers to our questions. Sometimes, we need to create or revise the frameworks that delineate the very object of our inquiry. That is a creative act, from beginning to end!
@BayouPhilosophy When I read it (long time ago), I thought it is a great. As far as I remember, it gives a social explanation of basic metaphysical categories (for ex. the metaphysics of Aristotle). I greatly enjoyed reading it. But one should not expect the sharp analytic style we are used to.