Conceptions of Philosophy

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-521-13857-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 374 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 613 g

Reihe: Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements

Is philosophy capable of establishing truths scientifically? If not, what can it do? What is its standing and what are its credentials? Is philosophy an essential element in humane study? Can philosophy establish anything at all? Philosophy asks questions about all areas of experience, but what about philosophy itself? In 2007-8, The Royal Institute of Philosophy, in its annual lecture series, asked distinguished philosophers to reflect on the nature, scope and possibility of philosophy. Contributors include Peter van Inwagen, Stephen Clark, John Cottingham, P. M. S. Hacker, Michela Massimi, Stephen Mullhall, Herman Philipse and Bryan Magel.

Autoren/Hrsg.

O'Hear, Anthony

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Visions of philosophy David Cooper; 2. Listening to Clifford's ghost Peter van Inwagen; 3. Metaphysical (im)mortality and philosophical transcendence John Haldane; 4. My conception of philosophy Bryan Magee; 5. Modern philosophy Jonathan Harrison; 6. Philosophical amnesia Nicholas Capaldi; 7. Philosophy: a contribution, not to human knowledge, but to human understanding P. M. S. Hacker; 8. Can philosophy be a rigorous science? Herman Philipse; 9. The doctor of philosophy will see you now Christopher Coope; 10. Plotinus: charms and countercharms Stephen R. L. Clark; 11. What is humane philosophy and why is it at risk? John Cottingham; 12. Why is there something called philosophy rather than nothing? Stephen Mulhall; 13. Philosophy and the sciences after Kant Michela Massimi; 14. Gazing inward Charles Travis; 15. Philosophy - wisdom or technique? Anthony O'Hear.

Über Autor(innen)

O'Hear, Anthony
Anthony O'Hear is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buckingham, where he is also Head of the Department of Education. He is the editor of the journal Philosophy and Honorary Director of The Royal Institute of Philosophy.