Philosophy as the In-Between

• Published in: Inquiry (Oslo) Vol. 54; no. 4; pp. 398 - 409
• Main Author: Vanhoutte, Kristof K.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oslo Taylor & Francis 01.08.2011; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Differences; Etymology; History; History of ideas; History of philosophy; Philosophers; Philosophical thought; Philosophy

What is the difference between doing philosophy and doing the history of philosophy? Where should the line be drawn between "using" previous philosophers to make one's point and discussing what past philosophers claimed? In trying to confront these questions, this essay starts with a...