Pursuit of Truth (Doğruluğun Peşinde) is a collection of philosophical essays by the American philosopher W. V. O. Quine. The work addresses fundamental concepts such as language, knowledge, reality, and the relationship between science and truth within the framework of Quine's distinct interpretations. The Turkish translation was published by Dergâh Publications. The paperback book is 136 pages in length and has a compact format measuring 13.5 x 21 cm. The first Turkish edition was published in early 2025.

Subject

The book reaches the reader with a selection of articles that reflect Quine’s philosophical journey. The core concepts in the content are shaped by fundamental principles such as "the indeterminacy of reference" and "the indeterminacy of translation." These concepts involve an analytical process that questions the relationship between language and reality and sheds light on the foundations of scientific knowledge. The work represents Quine's later views.

Content and Features

The work contains articles on the building blocks of scientific knowledge, the concept of truth, and the world of meaning in language. The essays in the selection reflect the philosophical practice Quine developed from the mid-to-late 20th century. The texts are presented in a simple language that makes philosophical complexities manageable. By bringing together different texts, the book provides a late-period evaluation that maintains Quine's intellectual consistency.

Significance

The book serves as a primary reference for those who wish to follow Quine's intellectual world in Turkish. Its simple expression makes concepts accessible to readers outside of academia. It is a work of notable quality for those interested in reading Quine's later works.