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Taking things for granted: comments on Harman and Sherman.

Authors :
Kelly, Thomas
Source :
Philosophical Studies; Oct2011, Vol. 156 Issue 1, p141-147, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article offers the author's insights regarding the paper by Harman and Sherman, specifically the philosophy on the topic of taking things for granted. The author argues that to consider that a person takes things for granted, it should have the elements of knowledge, sensitivity, and belief. He also discuss the pragmatic phenomena and abominable conjunctions present in the examples given by Harman and Sherman.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
156
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65548334
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-011-9802-6