An Introduction to Metaphilosophy

by Stephen Burwood, Paul Gilbert, Søren Overgaard, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521175984
• ISBN13: 9780521175982
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.5"