Curing the Philosopher's Disease: Reinstating Mystery in the Heart of Philosophy

Upa (2009)
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This book is a philosophical examination of the mysteries surrounding the foundations of science, philosophy, and religion. Much of Western philosophy and science is discussed in order to see our epistemological and metaphysical situation. The love/hate relation philosophers have with mystery is explored and the importance of mystery is reaffirmed

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