Philosopher Stephen Mumford (“The truth is out there”, Features, 29?June) is concerned about practical relevance in his subject, yet his “metaphysics of absences” seems limited to one room that lacks a hippopotamus.
Will this research gradually be extended in scope to apply to other rooms not holding other species – a?bat, an alligator, a Maine Coon? Or a?load of bull?
Neil Richardson
Kirkheaton
Send to
Letters should be sent to:?色盒直播.Letters@tesglobal.com
Letters for publication in?Times Higher Education?should arrive by 9am Monday.
View terms and conditions.
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to 罢贬贰’蝉 university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber? Login