An Introduction to Metaphilosophy (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)

Metaphilosophy is a branch of philosophy that seeks to understand what philosophy is, and why philosophers do what they do. Just as one can do the science of science, one can do the philosophy of philosophy. One good thing about this book is that it is a thorough treatment of this field. It is also well-written and clear. So it is a good introduction to the topic of metaphilosophy

This is a very timely contribution to the question of whether philosophy has unique value for contemporary culture. It explores several views of what philosophy is and what it should be and several views of how it might be of value by virtue of either its products or it's practice. This book is very clearly written and well organized and touches on a wide variety of philosophical questions while not relying on technical jargon or prior understanding of philosophical concepts. Among the critical issues discussed is the relationship of philosophy and science and the modern skepticism of philosophical reliance on or privilege granted to various intuitions. The places I would have liked to have seen more emphasis was experimental philosophy and the potential contributions of cognitive sciences to philosophical practice, but the emphasis the authors chose was deliberate and explicit.

Un livre qui mérite d’être mieux connu. Le sujet doit néanmoins être mieux structuré notamment les deux derniers chapitres.Le sujet est assez nouveau et fait suite à l’ouvrage de williamson mais il est beaucoup plus systématique.

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