The Theory and Practice of Philosophy - 9781138539044

Name: The Theory and Practice of Philosophy - 9781138539044
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Theory and Practice of PhilosophyAuthor(s): Abraham Edel\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138539044, 978-1138539044\nSynopsis\nThere is an historical element throughout philosophy. As Edel notes, this is always in the context of problems, so emphasis will fall on the major objective of reflective analysis of ideas. The major objective of Edel's analysis in The Theory and Practice of Philosophy is the fundamental interrelatedness of problems of method, metaphysics, and value. Each part is an integral whole, complete in itself.\n\nThat philosophy has this central role in human practice indicates that it should be neither discarded nor deified. This is the explicit premise of the book. Students are likely to be faced increasingly with a demand for clarification on the fundamental issues of life and value. The expectation that philosophy will provide ready-made answers to these kinds of questions is as naive as t.