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What Is Philosophy for?

By Mary Midgley
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By Mary Midgley
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Why should anybody take an interest in philosophy? Is it just another detailed study like metallurgy? Or is it similar to history, literature and even religion: a study meant to do some personal good and influence our lives?

"Engaging and accessible, this vigorous swansong exemplifies many of Midgley's virtues, and revisits many of her favourite themes." - The Tablet

In her last published work, Mary Midgley addresses provocative questions, interrogating the various forms of our current intel...

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PhilosophyMajor Branches of Philosophical StudyMetaphysics