Ahmed Arif's education in philosophy was marked by political arrests, yet his poetry flourished, deeply influenced by Anatolian folk cultures. His work is celebrated for its original lyricism and vivid imagery, resonating with readers through its unique voice. Despite publishing only one collection, it achieved remarkable success, becoming a bestseller. His writing is cherished for its profound connection to folk traditions and its captivating, distinctive style.
Evidential Decision Theory is a radical theory of rational decision-making. It recommends that instead of thinking about what your decisions cause , you should think about what they reveal . This Element explains in simple terms why thinking in this way makes a big difference, and argues that doing so makes for better decisions.
Published in 1953, Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations had a deeply unsettling effect upon our most basic philosophical ideas concerning thought, sensation and language. Its claim that philosophical questions of meaning necessitate a close analysis of the way we use language continues to influence Anglo-American philosophy today. However, its compressed and dialogic prose is not always easy to follow. This collection of essays deepens but also challenges our understanding of the work's major themes, such as the connection between meaning and use, the nature of concepts, thought and intentionality, and language games. Bringing together leading philosophers and Wittgenstein scholars, it offers a genuinely critical approach and demonstrating Wittgenstein's relevance for contemporary philosophy. This volume will appeal to readers interested in the later Wittgenstein, in addition to those interested in the philosophy of language, the philosophy of mind, metaphysics and epistemology.