Evaluating Philosophies

Philosophies, whether genuine or spurious, are not usually adopted because of their conceptual, empirical, or moral merits, but because of tradition, political interests, or even temperament–none of which is a good reason. The present book argues for a precise criterion: A philosophy is worth what i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bunge, Mario
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Philosophies, whether genuine or spurious, are not usually adopted because of their conceptual, empirical, or moral merits, but because of tradition, political interests, or even temperament–none of which is a good reason. The present book argues for a precise criterion: A philosophy is worth what it helps learn, act, conserve our common heritage, and get along with fellow humans
Physical Description:XIV, 202 p online resource
ISBN:9789400744080