Technical Philosophy [Philosophy: East And West] (KRAB-FM)

Summary

The transcript critiques the modern style of technical philosophy as overly specialized and disconnected from human concerns, contrasting it with the therapeutic philosophy of Wittgenstein and the comprehensive, accessible approach of Abraham Kaplan. Kaplan's book "The New World of Philosophy" is praised for its broad, constructive survey of philosophical schools, including Eastern and Western thought, and for communicating philosophy effectively to lay audiences. The discussion highlights the ongoing evolution and diversity of philosophical inquiry today.