Evaluating philosophies
Philosophies, whether genuine or spurious, are not usually adopted because of their conceptual, empirical, or moral merits, but because of tradition, political interests, or even temperament-none of which is a good reason. The present book argues for a precise criterion: <i>A philosophy is wor...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2012.
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| Series: | Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
295 |
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| Summary: | Philosophies, whether genuine or spurious, are not usually adopted because of their conceptual, empirical, or moral merits, but because of tradition, political interests, or even temperament-none of which is a good reason. The present book argues for a precise criterion: <i>A philosophy is worth what it helps learn, act, conserve our common heritage, and get along with fellow humans.</i> |
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| Physical Description: | XIV, 200 p. 15 illus. digital. |
| ISBN: | 9789400744080 |
| ISSN: | 0068-0346 |