Answer by Geoffrey Thomas for What do philosophers make of intractable...
'Are we actually going somewhere with these questions that are as old as philosophy itself?'The changelessness and continuity of the questions are largely appearance, I think. The reality is that there...
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You ask some great questions. You're speaking of metaphysics in Western thought which Kant sums up beautifully as 'An arena for mock fights'. This statement is worthy of close examination. But nothing...
View ArticleAnswer by Conifold for What do philosophers make of intractable metaphysical...
It seems that we find the same "battlefield of endless controversies" in figuring out what to make of metaphysics as Kant found within the metaphysics itself. But perhaps hosting controversies is the...
View ArticleWhat do philosophers make of intractable metaphysical controversies?
In philosophy metaphysical debates are quite popular - all the "-ism"s are fighting one another. And many give good insights for every side of every debate. This seems like it can't be stopped, ever,...
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