The Sorites Paradox (Classic Philosophical Arguments)

For centuries, the Sorites Paradox has spurred philosophers to think and argue about the problem of vagueness. This volume offers a guide to the paradox which is both an accessible survey and an exposition of the state of the art, with a chapter-by-chapter presentation of all of the main solutions to the paradox and of all its main areas of influence. Each chapter offers a gentle introduction to its topic, gradually building up to a final discussion of some open problems. Students will find a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of the paradox, together with lucid explanations of the challenges it continues to raise. Researchers will find exciting new ideas and debates on the paradox.

• | Author: Sergi Oms|Elia Zardini
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: January 02, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 362 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1316615693
• | ISBN-13: 9781316615690