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Routledge Objectivity: Recovering Determinate Reality Book

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Explore the fundamental question of human knowledge with Objectivity: Recovering Determinate Reality in Philosophy, Science, and Everyday Life. Published by Routledge, this work examines whether human beings can truly know reality as it exists, or if our understanding is always distorted by our cognitive mechanisms. Professor Machan investigates the barriers to accurate perception, including the influence of language, culture, and personal ambitions. The text addresses whether our specific points of view prevent us from seeing the world clearly and asks if we can ever establish a truly accurate understanding of reality. This book provides a deep look into epistemology and the challenges of grasping the nature of things amidst psychological, social, and linguistic factors. It is an essential read for those interested in how we perceive truth and the limits of human cognition.

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Examines the core philosophical question of whether humans can know reality exactly as it is without distortion.

Analyzes how cognitive mechanisms and language impact our ability to grasp the true nature of things.

Investigates the influence of culture, class interests, and personal ambitions on our perception of the world.

Addresses the impact of psychological factors and individual points of view on our understanding of reality.

Provides a deep exploration of epistemology within the context of philosophy and science.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0815390777
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Epistemology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 November 2017
Listed Since: 05 January 2018

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