Jason Horvatic

Defensive Philosophy

A Shield Against Nonsense

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Philosophy has a reputation for being complex and difficult. Must it be so? Written as an undergraduate project of creative philosophy, Defensive Philosophy argues not only that philosophy is unnecessarily complicated by fancy words and an unfounded modern obsession over language, but that the very practice of engaging in complex philosophising is a protective mechanism which hides nonsense - disguising sometimes dangerous ideas in unusual language few can tackle. Using everyday language and flippancy to dismiss complexity in philosophy as nonsense, Defensive Philosophy relates a common sense approach to philosophy founded in ordinary human existence. From this vantage point, Defensive Philosophy offers a method of navigating philosophical and everyday issues with critical and creative thinking based not on certainty but uncertainty, revealing troubling complications for traditional systems of ethics. Finally, for the academically inclined, a supplement of concise essays clarify and reflect on the methods and key claims of Defensive Philosophy, connecting its themes to the academic disciplines which inspired it.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Baj Publishing & Media LLC
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 293g
• ISBN-13: 9780648728665
• ISBN-10: 0648728668
• Artikelnr.: 69882612

Autorenporträt

Jason Horvatic is a budding philosophical writer, currently studying an undergraduate in linguistics and philosophy. He was born into Scientology and wrote his first book - an experiential overview of its philosophy - during his transition away from the Church of Scientology. His second book is a children's book for parents with open philosophical minds; he is currently working on an original work of creative philosophy and critique of academic esotericism. His other interests include music, art, and parenthood.