The classic and contemporary readings in this collection represent the fourmost influential theories of truth 8211 correspondence pragmatistcoherence and deflat... » 

The classic and contemporary readings in this collection represent the fourmost influential theories of truth 8211 correspondence pragmatistcoherence and deflationary theories. A collection of classic and contemporaryphilosophical reflections on the nature of truth. Opens with an introduction totheories of truth designed for readers with little or no prior knowledge ofthe subject. Divided into four sections on the most important theories of truth correspondence pragmatist coherence and deflationary theories. Bringstogether articles in the recent debate over the correspondence theory anddeflationism that are not otherwise available in one place. Includescontributions by C.S. Peirce William James Bertrand Russell Alfred TarskiHartry Field Dorothy Grover Anil Gupta and others. Concludes with anextensive bibliography of recent articles on truth. «