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Konstituiranje epistemologije u djelu W. V. O. Quinea
Constitution of epistemology in the works of W. V. O. Quine

Author(s): Safer Grbić
Subject(s): Philosophy, Epistemology, Contemporary Philosophy
Published by: Naučnoistraživački institut »Ibn Sina«
Keywords: Quine; dogmas; empiricism; reductionism; positivism; atomism; epistemology;

Summary/Abstract: In this paper we will problematise basic teachings presented in the work of W. V. O. Quine, linking them with Quine’s understanding of epistemology in such way that Quine’s overthrow of dogmas of empiricism, critique of reductionism, logic of positivism and atomism, exposition of holism constitutive influence and turn to epistemology. In this regard, the hypothesis of this paper is reflected in proving that Quine’s teaching on epistemology is the result of other Quine teachings, with other Quine teachings being given as constitute for teaching on epistemology itself. Finally, the ultimate goal of this paper is to set out the basic features of Quine’s fundamental teachings and to relate them to Quine’s teachings on epistemology, seeking to make such connection ultimately explicit.

  • Issue Year: XXV/2022
  • Issue No: 91
  • Page Range: 69-84
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bosnian