Conceptions of PhilosophyAnthony O'Hear 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. |
Contents
Listening to Cliffords Ghost | 15 |
Metaphysical Immortality and Philosophical Transcendence | 37 |
My Conception of Philosophy | 57 |
Modern Philosophy | 71 |
Philosophical Amnesia | 93 |
A Contribution not to Human Knowledge | 129 |
Can Philosophy be a Rigorous Science? | 155 |
The Doctor of Philosophy Will See You Now | 177 |
Charms and Countercharms | 215 |
What is Humane Philosophy and Why is it At Risk? | 233 |
Why is There Something Called Philosophy Rather than Nothing? | 257 |
Philosophy and the Sciences After Kant | 275 |
The Inward Turn | 313 |
Philosophy Wisdom or Technique? | 351 |
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