The Philosophy of Curiosity

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Epistemology, Metaphysics
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Curiosity by Ilhan Inan, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ilhan Inan ISBN: 9781136471391
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Ilhan Inan
ISBN: 9781136471391
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this book, Ilhan Inan questions the classical definition of curiosity as a desire to know. Working in an area where epistemology and philosophy of language overlap, Inan forges a link between our ability to become aware of our ignorance and our linguistic aptitude to construct terms referring to things unknown.

The book introduces the notion of inostensible reference (or reference to the unknown). Ilhan connects this notion to related concepts in philosophy of language: knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description; the referential and the attributive uses of definite descriptions; the de re/de dicto distinction; and Kripke’s distinction between rigid and accidental designators.

Continuing with a discussion of the conditions for curiosity and its satisfaction, Inan argues that the learning process—starting in curiosity and ending in knowledge—is always an effort to transform our inostensible terms into ostensible ones. A contextual account is adopted for the satisfaction of curiosity. It then discusses the conditions of successful reference to the object of curiosity and its presuppositions. The book concludes with a discussion on the limits of curiosity and its satisfaction.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this book, Ilhan Inan questions the classical definition of curiosity as a desire to know. Working in an area where epistemology and philosophy of language overlap, Inan forges a link between our ability to become aware of our ignorance and our linguistic aptitude to construct terms referring to things unknown.

The book introduces the notion of inostensible reference (or reference to the unknown). Ilhan connects this notion to related concepts in philosophy of language: knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description; the referential and the attributive uses of definite descriptions; the de re/de dicto distinction; and Kripke’s distinction between rigid and accidental designators.

Continuing with a discussion of the conditions for curiosity and its satisfaction, Inan argues that the learning process—starting in curiosity and ending in knowledge—is always an effort to transform our inostensible terms into ostensible ones. A contextual account is adopted for the satisfaction of curiosity. It then discusses the conditions of successful reference to the object of curiosity and its presuppositions. The book concludes with a discussion on the limits of curiosity and its satisfaction.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Management and Organization of Temporary Agency Work by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book The New Violent Cartography by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book The Human Geography of East Central Europe by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Virtue Ethics and Moral Education by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book A History of Political Thought in the 16th Century by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Young Researchers by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Managing Civil-Military Cooperation by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Succeeding at Your Interview by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Ethics, Humans and Other Animals by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Science in the Romantic Era by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book The Arab Spring by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Engineering Psychology and Human Performance by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Counselling by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book The British by Ilhan Inan
Cover of the book Ireland in Proximity by Ilhan Inan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy