Michael Dummett

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Focusing on the philosophy of language, this book delves into Michael Dummett's significant contributions to contemporary analytic philosophy, particularly his challenge to realism. It systematically presents Dummett's ideas, including his characterization of realism and his development of the anti-realist position. The author, Bernhard Weiss, offers a clear examination of Dummett's influence on key figures like Quine, Putnam, and Davidson, making complex philosophical concepts accessible to readers interested in the intricate relationship between language and metaphysics.