I think Quine’s original works are hard to read, and not the best presentation of his own work. I recommend instead Quine: a guide for the perplexed.
In general, I think primary literature is over-recommended for initial learning. There is almost always better coverage of the subject in secondary literature.
FWIW, I think most of Quine’s original work that I’ve read is very nicely written and very clear. (Not all; for some reason I never really got on with Word and object.)
I think Quine’s original works are hard to read, and not the best presentation of his own work. I recommend instead Quine: a guide for the perplexed.
In general, I think primary literature is over-recommended for initial learning. There is almost always better coverage of the subject in secondary literature.
FWIW, I think most of Quine’s original work that I’ve read is very nicely written and very clear. (Not all; for some reason I never really got on with Word and object.)