Philosophical analysis is any of various techniques, typically used by philosophers in the analytic tradition, in order to "break down" (i.e. analyze) philosophical issues. Arguably the most prominent of these techniques is the analysis of concepts, known as conceptual analysis.

2003年4月7日 · Philosophical analysis has its own forms, but they interconnect with—and are inspired by—related types of analysis such as geometrical analysis, logical analysis, linguistic analysis, conceptual analysis, psychological analysis, mathematical analysis, and so on.

What is to be analyzed (e.g., words and sentences versus concepts and propositions), what counts as a successful analysis, and what philosophical fruits come from analysis are questions that have been vigorously debated since the dawn of …

2023年10月31日 · Analysis, as a method of inquiry, is one of the cornerstones of philosophical thinking, enabling philosophers to break down complex problems into simpler, more manageable parts. But what does “analysis” really mean in philosophy?

Philosophical analysis is a term of art. At different times in the twentieth century, different authors have used it to mean different things. What is to be analyzed (e.g., words and sentences vs. concepts and propositions), what counts as a successful analysis, and what philosophical fruits come from analysis are questions that have been ...

WHAT IS A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS? It is common for philosophers to offer philosophical accounts or analyses, as they are sometimes called, of knowledge, autonomy, representation, (moral) goodness, reference, and even modesty.1 These philosophical analyses raise …

2023年9月20日 · Focuses on the process and significance of the philosophical method, including its methodology, the importance of doubt, formulating questions, and constructing arguments. It emphasizes philosophy's reliance on reason, argument, and systematic skepticism to explore truths and solve problems.