Vagueness, Logic and Ontology

Vagueness, Logic and Ontology explores various responses to the philosophical problems generated by vagueness and its associated paradox - the sorites paradox. Hyde argues that the theoretical space in which vagueness is sometimes ontologically grounded and modelled by a truth-functional logic affords a coherent response to the problems posed by vagueness. Showing how the concept of vagueness can be applied to the world, Hyde's ontological account proposes a substantial revision of orthodox semantics, metaphysics and logic. This book will be of particular interest to readers in philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science and geographic information systems.

Author: Dominic Hyde
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/07/2008
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780754615323

About the Author
Dominic Hyde is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Queensland, Australia.