The Web of Belief

The Web of Belief
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Publisher : Random House Trade
Total Pages : 164
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Book Synopsis The Web of Belief by : Willard Van Orman Quine

Download or read book The Web of Belief written by Willard Van Orman Quine and published by Random House Trade. This book was released on 1978 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Web of Belief provides a philosophical base for the study and practice of the art of argumentation. Stressing the importance of language in understanding and expressing ideas, the authors explore such questions as: What concepts do we believe to be true and why? And how can we convince others to accept our own beliefs? Drawing on everyday problems of communication, creative exercises give the student practice in formulating and testing his own arguments, as well as those of others. --


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