Philip Kitcher's Purge of Philosophy.

The article focuses on Philip Kitcher's critique of contemporary analytic philosophy, arguing that it has lost its relevance and needs reform. Topics include Kitcher's view that philosophy should focus on moral progress rather than traditional metaphysical and epistemological concerns, his criticism...

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Publicado en:Philosophia Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 527 - 536
Autor principal: Williamson, Timothy
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Jul2024
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Sumario:The article focuses on Philip Kitcher's critique of contemporary analytic philosophy, arguing that it has lost its relevance and needs reform. Topics include Kitcher's view that philosophy should focus on moral progress rather than traditional metaphysical and epistemological concerns, his criticism of outdated approaches like conceptual analysis, and his advocacy for deeper engagement with the philosophy of science and societal issues.