Kearns, John T., 1936-

Reconceiving experience : a solution to a problem inherited from Descartes / John T. Kearns. - Albany : State University of New York Press, c1996. - 474 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - SUNY series in logic and language SUNY series in philosophy . - SUNY series in logic and language. SUNY series in philosophy. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-468) and index.

1. Descartes' Problem -- 2. The Larger Problem: Sensing and Thinking -- 3. The Larger Problem: Descartes' Best Efforts -- 4. The Empiricist Response -- 5. Acting Intentionally -- 6. Learning to Use Language: Getting Started -- 7. Learning to Use Language: Gaining Proficiency -- 8. Learning to Use Language: Theoretical Issues -- 9. Representing: The Fundamentals -- 10. Representing: Logical Differences between The Two Stages -- 11. Representing: Transcending Identifying-Stage Limitations -- 12. Knowledge and Certainty -- 13. A Solution.

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Descartes, Ren�e, 1596-1650.


Experience.
Language and logic.
Language and languages--Philosophy.
Knowledge, Theory of.

B 945 .K393 / R43 1996