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An Introduction to Metaphilosophy
Søren Overgaard
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Paperback. A clear and comprehensive introduction to what philosophy is, how it should be done and why we should do it. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 250 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 510. Series: Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy. 245 pages. A clear and comprehensive introduction to what philosophy is, how it should be done and why we should do it. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: GPS; HP. Dimension: 247 x 175 x 12. Weight: 510.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
245
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
434g
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521175982
SKU
V9780521175982
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About Søren Overgaard
Søren Overgaard is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen. He is the author of Husserl and Heidegger on Being in the World (2004) and Wittgenstein and Other Minds (2007) and co-editor (with Sebastian Luft) of The Routledge Companion to Phenomenology (2011). Paul Gilbert is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hull. He is the author ... Read more
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