In this essay I briefly examine two aspects of Bernard Williams’ thought, and argue that they are important in the attempt to give a unitary interpretation of his philosophical enterprise. These are the ideas that philosophy is an eminently reflexive activity, and the significance Williams recognised to the value of human beings considered as individuals. It is my contention that these two aspects were strongly interrelated in Williams’ philosophical production. By focusing on them, Williams’ philosophy proves to be a unitary and positive project, in spite of what some of his critics maintain, with clear limits, and a precise direction of enquiry which I believe deserves to be pursued further.
Reflection and the Limits of Philosophy
GRECO L
2011-01-01
Abstract
In this essay I briefly examine two aspects of Bernard Williams’ thought, and argue that they are important in the attempt to give a unitary interpretation of his philosophical enterprise. These are the ideas that philosophy is an eminently reflexive activity, and the significance Williams recognised to the value of human beings considered as individuals. It is my contention that these two aspects were strongly interrelated in Williams’ philosophical production. By focusing on them, Williams’ philosophy proves to be a unitary and positive project, in spite of what some of his critics maintain, with clear limits, and a precise direction of enquiry which I believe deserves to be pursued further.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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