In this, the philosopher refers to his own views of philosophical truth as "naturalism" (Kemp 2). This refers to the way in which Quine reconceives the questions of existence and truth that concern philosophy. The philosopher in this way redefines the basic philosophical questions of life and reality to be a pioneer of later philosophical views. For Quine, philosophy is no longer separated from the natural or any other sciences, but is rather part of all forms of knowledge to form a continuous fabric of human knowledge, as mentioned above. A find Quine's philosophy particularly attractive because of its acknowledgements regarding the fluidity of truth and reality. I find it particularly interesting that he conceptualizes language as a prerequisite not only for the existence of knowledge, but also for the existence of form. Human language allows things, ideas, and truth to exist.

Another appealing element in Quine's philosophy is the fact that he does not view the fluidity of reality or thought as futile in any way. Indeed, it allows the continuous growth of language, knowledge and reality. Instead of viewing all forms of knowledge as non-truth, Quine takes the positive position: all knowledge and truth are possibilities until proven otherwise or until modified to something new. This allows for creativity and a view of reality that continues to evolve. In doing this, past thought and philosophy are also acknowledged for the pathways they created towards current views.

A find Quine's views appealing because it resonates with my own views of knowledge and reality. In the 21st century,...

Globalization and computer technology have made the interconnectedness of thought and language a more concrete reality than ever before. In this, Quine has proved himself to be a true pioneer of philosophies that arose much later than his own.
What I find most interesting about Quine and others like him is the fact that he was far ahead of his time in terms of his philosophical views. While his contemporaries and successors were unwilling to acknowledge the logic of his views, they nevertheless held enough appeal to survive their critics. Today, it is commonly accepted that reality and knowledge tend to be fluid. Scientific investigation proves that not even the most logical subjects remain static in terms of knowledge. New discoveries are continually made and the collective human fabric of knowledge modifies itself continually.

In conclusion, WV Quine's philosophy plays a key role in the philosophical views of today. With the interconnection of different cultures and viewpoints via communication channels such as the Internet, the fluidity of knowledge has become undeniable.

Sources

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th edition. W.V. Quine. 2008. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Quine-Wi.html

Kemp, Gary. Quine: A guide for the perplexed. Continuum International Publishing Group, 2006.

Mosher, Sara. Quine on Existence and Knowledge. 10/15/2007. http://saramosher.com/images/philosophy/quineonexistence.pdf