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Resolving Disagreements

A Semantic and Epistemological Inquiry

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Authors:
  1. Åke Wahlberg

    1. Department of Philosophy, Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  • The first monograph that combines social epistemology and philosophy of language in reflecting on disagreement
  • This book offers a hitherto unexplored view of the epistemological ramifications of disagreement
  • A fresh philosophical take on the problem of resolving religious and other seemingly intractable disputes

Part of the book series: Palgrave Frontiers in Philosophy of Religion (PFPR)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 1-6

  3. The Epistemological Relevance of Disagreement

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 7-14

  4. Disagreement and Meaning

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 15-47

  5. Disagreement and Belief I: Puzzles About Disagreement

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 49-72

  6. Disagreement and Belief II: Managing the Puzzles

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 73-106

  7. Disagreement from the Radical Interpreter’s Point of View

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 107-134

  8. Interpretation, Meaning, and Disagreement

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 135-156

  9. Disagreement in Religion

    • Åke Wahlberg
    Pages 157-194

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 195-211
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About this book

This book examines how the semantics and metaphysics of disagreement affect the epistemology of disagreement. It thus broadens the philosophical discourse by relating the epistemological discussion of (peer) disagreement to inquiries into the nature of disagreement and disagreeing. By doing this, it paints a new picture of the epistemological situation evoked by disagreement: To the same extent that an interpersonal dispute undermines the justification of the disputing persons’ beliefs, it also presents an obstacle to interpersonal understanding. This follows from the nature of meaning, belief and communication, rightly understood. In demonstrating the relevance of this to philosophical reflections on peer disagreement and resolution of disagreement, the book addresses arguably the most contentious kind of disagreement, namely, religious disagreement. It shows that apparent disagreement in religion suggests that the dialog partners might not have reached sufficient mutual understanding. This has important ramifications for the rationally right conduct in the face of religious disagreement, and for the possibility of rational resolution of religious disputes. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Philosophy, Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Åke Wahlberg

About the author

Åke Wahlberg is a post-doctoral research fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. His main research interests are in the fields of philosophy of language, philosophy of religion and ethics.  

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Resolving Disagreements

  • Book Subtitle: A Semantic and Epistemological Inquiry

  • Authors: Åke Wahlberg

  • Series Title: Palgrave Frontiers in Philosophy of Religion

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50411-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-50410-5Published: 30 April 2024

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-50413-6Due: 31 May 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-50411-2Published: 29 April 2024

  • Series ISSN: 2634-6176

  • Series E-ISSN: 2634-6184

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 211

  • Topics: Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion

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