Philosophy in the Age of Science?
Inquiries into Philosophical Progress, Method, and Societal Relevance
Julia Hermann editor Jeroen Hopster editor Wouter Kalf editor Michael Klenk editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:9th Jun '20
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Current academic philosophy is being challenged from several angles. Subdisciplinary specialisations often make it challenging to articulate philosophy’s relevance for the societal questions of our day.Additionally, the success of the ‘scientific method’ puts pressure on philosophers to articulate their methods and specify how these can be successful. How does philosophical progress come about? What can philosophy contribute to our understanding of today’s world? Moreover, can it also contribute to resolving urgent societal challenges, such as anthropogenic climate change?
This edited volume evaluates the place of philosophy in the age of science. It addresses three related sub-themes: philosophical progress, philosophical method and philosophy’s societal relevance. Fourteen authors engage with these sub-themes, focusing on the topics of their philosophical expertise, such as the philosophy of religion, evolutionary ethics and the nature of free will. In doing so, they explore their methods of enquiry, and look at how progress in their research comes about.
Is there progress in philosophy? Does philosophy have sound methods? Should philosophy be relevant to society? This thought-provoking volume in the philosophy of philosophy presents original answers to these questions. It is a clear testament not only to the breadth and depth of Herman Philipse’s work, but also to his stimulating influence on students, colleagues, and interlocutors. Highly recommended. -- Jeroen de Ridder, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Herman Philipse’s intellectual engagements have been mainly negative and critical. He argued against theism, claiming it is irrational; against Heidegger, claiming it is crypto-theology; against many theologians, claiming they are crypto-atheists. In doing so, he relied on a view of philosophy that gives pride of place to science. This view, which tilts towards ‘scientism’, is ably discussed and partly criticized in this very nice volume, in honor of one The Netherland’s most vocal public intellectuals. -- René van Woudenberg, Professor of Epistemology and Metaphysics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
This volume is highly recommended to both practical and theoretical philosophers, and especially to everyone pondering meta-philosophical questions about how philosophy ought to be done, where it is headed, and what its role should be within society. With metaphilosophy on the rise, it is safe to predict that the essays collected in this volume will remain relevant in the years to come. * Ethical Theory and Moral Practice *
[The] editors have done a really good job with this festschrift. It contains contributions
from a wide range of disciplines and really attests to the broad scope of Herman Philipse’s work.
ISBN: 9781538142837
Dimensions: 221mm x 155mm x 16mm
Weight: 390g
284 pages