Nelson Goodman quotes

Nelson Goodman was a prominent American philosopher known for his contributions to aesthetics, epistemology, and the philosophy of science. Born in 1906, Goodman's ideas have had a lasting impact on the field of philosophy. He is best known for his work on symbol systems and the concept of worldmaking. Goodman's seminal work, "Ways of Worldmaking," explores how we create and interpret the world around us through various symbolic systems. His influence can be seen in fields as diverse as art theory, cognitive science, and computer programming. Learn more about this influential thinker and his groundbreaking ideas in the realm of philosophy.

I am concerned, rather, that there should not be more things dreamt of in my philosophy than there actually are in heaven and earth.

- Nelson Goodman

Truth cannot be defined or tested by agreement with 'the world'; for not only do truths differ for different worlds but the nature of agreement between a world apart from it is notoriously nebulous.

- Nelson Goodman

Coming to understand a painting or a symphony in an unfamiliar style, to recognize the work of an artist or school, to see or hear in new ways, is as cognitive an achievement as learning to read or write or add.

- Nelson Goodman