Subjects
Thought and thinking, Metaphysics, Object (Philosophy)
Abstract
This paper presents a brief overview of meta-metaphysics and gives an account of why the various philosophers believe such a field exists, or ought to exist. The paper then discusses one particular approach in meta-metaphysical analysis as described by Eli Hirsch called semanticism and how it purports to resolve the problems within traditional metaphysics. Finally, it makes the case that Hirsch’s account utilizes first-order metaphysical assumptions in its argumentation and thus undermines its legitimacy as being part of an independent philosophical field.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Avram Hiller
DOI
10.15760/mcnair.2013.69
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12940
Recommended Citation
Marquez, Ryan
(2013)
"Against Metametaphysical Semanticism,"
PSU McNair Scholars Online Journal:
Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 14.
https://doi.org/10.15760/mcnair.2013.69