Offers a natural outgrowth of Rescher's longstanding preoccupation with the rational systematization of our knowledge as manifested in such earlier works as Cognitive Systematization (Oxford: Blackwell, 1979), and Complexity (New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers, 1998).
Philosophizing is an activity-a process carries on by mind-endeavored creatures. But philosophy itself-the product of philosophy-is... Læs mere
Human finitude and its implications have long been one of the central themes of Western philosophy. This book includes essays that explores various facets of this not altogether pleasing fact with which we must realistically come to terms.
Brings together several case studies, dealing with relevant facets of the work of some of philosophy's all-time greats. In this book, the subject-matter topic... Læs mere
Epistemological Studies
During 2007-2008 Nicholas Rescher continued his longstanding practice of writing occasional studies on philosophical topics, both for formal presentation and for informal discussion with colleagues. This book deals with his studies.
Epistemic Pragmatism and Other Studies in the Theory of Knowledge
Contains nine original essays that explore the themes of philosophical progress, ultimate explanation, the metaphysics of free will, and the relation of sciences and religion.