Summary of Edward Craig's Philosophy

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#1 Philosophy is difficult to avoid, even with a conscious effort. Consider someone who rejects it, telling us that Philosophy is useless. They are evidently measuring it against some system of values. The moment they are prepared to say why it is useless, they will be talking about the ineffectuality of certain types of thought or human beings’ incapacity to deal with certain types of questions.

#2 There are people who don’t even think it worthwhile to discuss the existence of God or the validity of states for even a brief moment. They may not believe in any answers, but they have abiding values that are worthwhile.

#3 There is too much philosophy out there, and it is often intended as a means of salvation. But what exactly salvation entails and from what, varies from person to person.

#4 Philosophy is the attempt to answer big questions and understand the world. It typically arises from a pressing motivation or deeply felt belief, and it typically seeks truth and wisdom purely for their own sake.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822510241

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Philosophy is difficult to avoid, even with a conscious effort. Consider someone who rejects it, telling us that Philosophy is useless. They are evidently measuring it against some system of values. The moment they are prepared to say why it is useless, they will be talking about the ineffectuality of certain types of thought or human beings’ incapacity to deal with certain types of questions.

#2

There are people who don’t even think it worthwhile to discuss the existence of God or the validity of states for even a brief moment. They may not believe in any answers, but they have abiding values that are worthwhile.

#3

There is too much philosophy out there, and it is often intended as a means of salvation. But what exactly salvation entails and from what, varies from person to person.

#4

Philosophy is the attempt to answer big questions and understand the world. It typically arises from a pressing motivation or deeply