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The value of philosophy: A Canguilhemian perspective.

  • Published In: Metaphilosophy, 2023, v. 54, n. 4. P. 553 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vydra, Anton 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper represents a philosophical reflection on the nature and value of philosophy itself. Georges Canguilhem somewhat scandalously argued that the fundamental value of philosophy does not lie in truth. He suggests that truth is a typical value of science because truth is what science says and what is said scientifically. Why would a philosopher depreciate his own discipline? And does he really do so? Or is there a different motivation: to help philosophy to become a much more self‐confident voice? And if truth is no longer a value of philosophy, what value fits it better? The article follows Canguilhem in his conception of truth, science, and philosophy. It is against the background of these considerations that the specific revised anthropology of the scientist or philosopher is formed. The main question is what this means for current philosophy and why it could be inspiring for philosophers today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Metaphilosophy. 2023/07, Vol. 54, Issue 4, p553
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0026-1068
  • DOI:10.1111/meta.12645
  • Accession Number:168591809
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