The World Philosophy Made by Scott Soames
How philosophy transformed human knowledge and the world we live inPhilosophical investigation is the root of all human knowledge. Developing new concepts, reinterpreting old truths, and reconceptualizing fundamental questions, philosophy has progressed-and driven human progress-for more than two millennia. In short, we live in a world philosop
"Soames's book is an excellent introduction to the relevance of philosophy in the contemporary world. . . Highly recommended." * Choice *
"An erudite riposte to the accusation that philosophy has little practical relevance." * Paradigm Explorer *
"Soames demonstrates how philosophy shaped our world while at the same time developing a spectacular one-volume history of Western philosophy in the analytic tradition. On those grounds alone, that makes this work a profound achievement."---Brendan Patrick Purdy, Law & Liberty
"An erudite riposte to the accusation that philosophy has little practical relevance." * Paradigm Explorer *
"Soames demonstrates how philosophy shaped our world while at the same time developing a spectacular one-volume history of Western philosophy in the analytic tradition. On those grounds alone, that makes this work a profound achievement."---Brendan Patrick Purdy, Law & Liberty
Scott Soames is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His many books include Philosophical Analysis in the Twentieth Century; The Analytic Tradition in Philosophy, volumes one and two; and Analytic Philosophy in America (all Princeton). He lives in Marina Del Rey, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691229188 |
| ISBN 10 | 069122918X |
| Title | The World Philosophy Made |
| Author | Scott Soames |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2021-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
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