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An Introduction to Metaphilosophy

By Paul Gilbert , Stephen Burwood , Søren Overgaard

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2013
ISBN
0521175984, 9780521175982
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4052752 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Pages
250\250
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-09-09 15:04:41

Description

What is philosophy? How should we do it? Why should we bother to? These are the kinds of questions addressed by metaphilosophy - the philosophical study of the nature of philosophy itself. Students of philosophy today are faced with a confusing and daunting array of philosophical methods, approaches and styles and also deep divisions such as the notorious rift between analytic and Continental philosophy. This book takes readers through a full range of approaches - analytic versus Continental, scientistic versus humanistic, 'pure' versus applied - enabling them to locate and understand these different ways of doing philosophy. Clearly and accessibly written, it will stimulate reflection on philosophical practice and will be invaluable for students of philosophy and other philosophically inclined readers.

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