“... I still wish to contend that some metaphors enable us to see aspects of reality that the metaphor's production helps to constitute. But that is no longer surprising if one believes that the world is necessarily a world under a certain description - or a world seen from a certain perspective.”
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Perplexities: Rational Choice, the Prisoner's Dilemma, Metaphor, Poetic Ambiguity, and Other Puzzles
This book delves into a collection of puzzles that challenge conventional thinking, examining the complexities of rational decision-making, the dynamics of the prisoner's dilemma, the use of metaphor, and the nuances of poetic ambiguity. more
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Max Black
Max Black (February 24, 1909 - August 27, 1988) was a prominent philosopher known for his work in the fields of philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics. He is renowned for his profound insights into language and logic, and his writings have had a significant impact on subsequent philosophers. more
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