| Ramsey's Legacy Contributor(s): Lillehammer, Hallvard (Editor), Mellor, D. H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199279551 ISBN-13: 9780199279555 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died tragically in 1930 at the age of 26, but had already established himself as one of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Besides groundbreaking work in philosophy, particularly in logic, language, and metaphysics, he created modern decision theory and made substantial contributions to mathematics and economics. In these original essays, written to commemorate the centenary of Ramsey's birth, a distinguished international team of contributors offer fresh perspectives on his work and show its ongoing relevance to present-day concerns. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Philosophy | Logic |
| Dewey: 111.850 |
| LCCN: 2005296320 |
| Series: Mind Association Occasional |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.38" W x 9.43" (0.95 lbs) 196 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died tragically in 1930 at the age of 26, but had already established himself as one of the most brilliant minds of the twentieth century. Besides groundbreaking work in philosophy, particularly in logic, language, and metaphysics, he created modern decision theory and made substantial contributions to mathematics and economics. In these original essays, written to commemorate the centenary of Ramsey's birth, a distinguished international team of contributors offer fresh perspectives on his work and show its ongoing relevance to present-day concerns. |
