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Doing Philosophy
Timothy Williamson
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Dive into philosophy's true nature as Timothy Williamson dismantles stereotypes, revealing how curiosity transforms into rigorous logical reasoning. Praised by academics for making complex concepts accessible, this book equips you with thought experiments and deductive techniques that sharpen critical thinking beyond classroom philosophy.

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When Rugby Stars Practice Philosophy Without Knowing It

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Ever notice how the sharpest insights sometimes come from unexpected places? French rugby legend Jean-Pierre Rives once described his approach to the game: break complex moves into simple components, focus on clear ideas, execute with precision. He had no idea he was channeling Descartes' methodology from centuries earlier. Philosophy isn't locked away in dusty libraries-it's everywhere, shaping how we think about climate change, how politicians justify wars, how we debate human rights. When Tony Blair defended the Iraq invasion by saying "I only know what I believe," he revealed something profound about modern thinking: a shift from seeking external truth to trusting internal certainty. Philosophy and science were once united as "natural philosophy," but they divorced during the scientific revolution. This split created an identity crisis: if scientists can both think and observe while philosophers only think, what's philosophy's point? The answer reshapes everything we assume about knowledge itself.

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Starting From Where You Already Stand and the Art of Intellectual Combat

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Why Philosophers Won't Give You a Straight Answer

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The Strange Power of Imaginary Scenarios and Choosing Between Competing Visions

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Why Philosophy Can't Escape Its Own Past

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Building Better Models of Messy Reality

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Embracing Philosophy's True Calling

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