Metaphorical Truth and Neopragmatic Realism of Hilary Putnam

Introduction. The problems of reference, truth, and realism are extremely important for contemporary philosophical discourse. Interesting interpretations these have been given by such thinkers as Paul Ricoeur Hilary Putnam. Instead being originally representatives different traditions, Putnam came to similar conclusions on a number the above issues, which allows us speak possible prospect fruitful synthesis two authors' positions. aim this paper is justify theoretical possibility synthesis, namely show how elements Putnam's theory can be improved using Ricoeur's approach, outlined in his concept metaphorical truth. Despite obvious proximity authors, there currently no works where conception truth was compared with philosophy. Methodology sources. To meet challenge, we resorted an examination author's primary sources, reveal methodology both philosophers. Special relevance article connected unusual perspective considering that philosophy late 20th-early 21st century. These related comprehension our thinking, role language creating picture world resulting building special kind ontology. Results discussion. study revealed many overlaps consideration problem realism, well way philosophers define relationship between reality. most similarities were found inner realism. Conclusion. Thus, conclude approaches share great deal intuition about direction research referential one fundamental throughout its history developed.