{"product_id":"philosophys-cool-place-9780801436000","title":"Philosophys Cool Place","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLudwig Wittgenstein established a \"cool\" stance for philosophy, contemplating the world without meddling in it. D. Z. Phillips explores this position, focusing on its implications for philosophical authorship and the philosophical investigation of the...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhillips is right to point out that it is increasingly difficult to maintain the integrity of pure, theoretical activity 'in a technological culture that emphasizes finding answers and solutions'. Moreover, it is well worth the noting that some thinkers that explicitly endorse a position of endorsing no position in fact fail to do as they prescribe;... Hypocrisy is as rife among the devotees of mere conversations as it once was among the truth seekers.\u003c\/p\u003e * Times Literary Supplement *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy admiration of D. Z. Phillips's philosophy of religion has always been considerable, though tempered by virtually diametrical disagreement. But I find this essay, which treats of more general philosophical questions, among the most interesting and perceptive of his publications.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Heythrop Journal *","brand":"MB - Cornell University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138161181015,"sku":"9780801436000","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801436000.jpg?v=1751918246","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/philosophys-cool-place-9780801436000","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}