Why isn't studying the history of philosophy like a visit to a museum of outmoded ideas? The history of early science doesn't usually inform contemporary science? Why is philosophy so different in this respect? Adrian Moore, author of a new book on the history of philosophy, The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics, explores these ideas in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
Listen to Adrian Moore on Philosophy and Its History
Listen to an earlier Philosophy Bites interview with Adrian Moore on Kant's Metaphysics
Listen to an earlier Philosophy Bites interview with Adrian Moore on Infinity
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NB Nigel Warburton, Julian Baggini, and Natalie Haynes will be discussing the question 'Why Isn't Old Philosophy Just History?' at the Watershed, Bristol on 13th May at 4pm as part of the Festival of Ideas. Further details and booking information for this event here.