Philosophy Theses: Recent submissions
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Second-order logic is logic
(University of St Andrews, 1997-06) - Thesis"Second-order logic" is the name given to a formal system. Some claim that the formal system is a logical system. Others claim that it is a mathematical system. In the thesis, I examine these claims in the light of some ... -
A 4-valued theory of classes and individuals
(University of St Andrews, 1971-07) - Thesis -
A developed description of the Kierkegaardian art object
(University of St Andrews, 1998-08) - Thesis -
The effect of Bergson's thought on French Roman Catholic philosophy and literary theory up to 1939, with detailed reference to the work of Jacques Maritain, Maurice Blondel, Charles Peguy and Charles Du Bos
(University of St Andrews, 1978) - ThesisMost research into Bergson's influence to date has failed to take enough account of the philosopher's interest in the spiritual of meta-physical dimension of life. In seeking to interpret Bergson's thought many have focused ... -
Procedures and outcomes: a defence and development of J. L. Austin's conception of speech acts
(University of St Andrews, 1977) - ThesisThis work's main thesis is that a theory of action provides a more appropriate framework than a theory of language for furthering the purpose of Austin's conception of speech acts. The main purpose of that conception was ...