Hilary Putnam was an American philosopher known for his contributions to analytic philosophy, philosophy of mathematics, and philosophy of mind. His work involved themes such as truth, meaning, knowledge, and the nature of the mind. Putnam had a significant impact on the philosophical landscape in the mid-20th century, particularly in the areas of language philosophy and epistemology.
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“... causes (pains) are not logical constructions out of their effects (behaviour).”
“Cut the pie any way you like, "meanings" just ain't in the head!”
Source: Philosophical Papers: Volume 2, Mind, Language and Reality
“I can only please one person per day. Today isn't your day, tomorrow doesn't look good either.”
Source: The many faces of realism
Source: Philosophical Papers: Volume 1, Mathematics, Matter and Method