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In this interview, Nelson Goodman begins by discussing induction and his famous contribution to the problem of induction, then his non-realist notion of 'worldmaking' which replaces the...
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In The Structure of Appearance Nelson Goodman aims at describing the world as composed of individuals. He builds his system on phenomenal qualities or qualia. We propose a mathematical model for the qualia based on a dynamical system, the so-called “Discrete Cat Mapping”. Key Words: Nominalism, Qualia, Dynamical Systems.
Jun 29, 2010 · Taking as its point of departure Nelson Goodman’s theory of symbol systems as delineated in his seminal book “Ways of Worldmaking”, this volume gauges the possibilities and perspectives offered by the worldmaking approach as a model for the study of culture.
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- June 29, 2010
With this third edition of Nelson Goodman's The Structure of Appear ance, we are pleased to make available once more one of the most in fluential and important works in the philosophy of our times. Professor Geoffrey Hellman's introduction gives a sustained analysis and appreciation of the major themes and the thrust of the book, as well as ...
A few clips of Nelson Goodman discussing symbols, art, and aesthetics. This comes from a 1989 interview given in Rome which can be found here: • Nelson Goodman Interview (1989) - Ind...
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Nelson Goodman (1906-1998) was one of the foremost analytical thinkers of the twentieth century, with groundbreaking contributions in the fields of logic, philosophy of science, epistemology, and aesthetics.
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May 7, 2005 · Goodman’s Aesthetics. Nelson Goodman has certainly been one of the most influential figures in contemporary aesthetics and analytic philosophy in general (in addition to aesthetics, his contributions cover the areas of applied logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of science).
