he richness of Putnam’s
philosophical oeuvre consists not only in the broad spectrum of problems addressed, but also in the
transformations and restructuring his positions have undergone over the years. The essays collected in this volume are sensitive to both these dimensions. They discuss Putnam’s major
philosophical contributions to the theory of meaning, the philosophy of mind, the philosophy of science and mathematics, and moral theory. But, in addition, tracing threads of change and continuity, they analyze the dynamics underlying the unfolding of Putnam’s thought. The volume also constitutes a critical introduction to a number of central issues in
contemporary philosophy, including quantum logic, realism, functionalism, the ‘minds as computer’ metaphor, and the fact/value dichotomy.
One of the major contemporary philosophers
Very strong list of contributors
Offers a critical introduction to a number of central issues in contemporary philosophy