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Analytic Philosophy: An Informal Defense (and a Modest Criticism)

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Steven Yates

This is a post dealing with a few basic issues in contemporary philosophy, issues easily lost sight of even by some trained professionals depending on their inclination. History discloses four major traditions, or more precisely, methods, of doing philosophy. There … Continue reading →

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Official Narratives

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Steven Yates

Note:  the post below is a brief excerpt from the central section of a much longer work in progress, tentatively entitled Confessions of an (Ex) Academic Dissident, which may or may not see the light of print someday. The topic, though, seems … Continue reading →

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Wittgenstein’s Two Greatest Insights About Language

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Steven Yates

We’re back, after another unfortunate hiatus caused by a lingering illness and furthered by a computer meltdown. Might as well accept it: I will never be a technology person. But anywize…. This post is one I’ve been planning for some … Continue reading →

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