Philosophising: Why We Do It, and How We Should Proceed

by William Charlton

The word 'philosophy' comes from the Greek word philosophia which was used in antiquity for love of knowledge that is more detailed and accurate or more abstruse than is needed for ordinary practical purposes. Ancient Greeks, who loved this sort of knowledge set up institutions for pursuing it. In the course of time much of the knowledge they pursued turned out to be of practical use after all. The sciences which now underpin civilised life began...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804412244
• ISBN13: 9781804412244
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Ethics International Press Ltd UK
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"