{"title":"Stephen Gaukroger","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Stephen Gaukroger, a distinguished historian of philosophy and science. His insightful explorations provide a deep dive into the complexities and development of philosophical thought. Known for his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Gaukroger brings clarity and context to the evolution of ideas that have shaped our understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his thought-provoking books is \u003cem\u003eThe Failures of Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, where Gaukroger critically examines the challenges and limitations that have historically confronted philosophical endeavours. Through a nuanced analysis, he presents a narrative of philosophy's aspirations and shortfalls, highlighting the critical junctures where philosophical inquiry has struggled to fulfil its lofty aims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of philosophy, a keen enthusiast of intellectual history, or simply someone interested in the dynamics of human thought, Stephen Gaukroger's works offer invaluable perspectives. Dive into his collection and uncover the pivotal moments and ideas that have influenced the course of philosophical inquiry through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-failures-of-philosophy-by-stephen-gaukroger-9780691207506","title":"The Failures of Philosophy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophers are generally unaware of the failures of philosophy, recognising only the failures of particular theories, which are then remedied with other theories. However, taking the long view, philosophy has actually collapsed several times, been abandoned, sometimes for centuries, and been replaced by something quite different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it has been revived, it has been with new aims that are often accompanied by implausible attempts to establish continuity with a perennial philosophical tradition. What do these failures tell us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Failures of Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e presents a historical investigation of philosophy in the West, from the perspective of its most significant failures: attempts to provide an account of the good life, to establish philosophy as a discipline that can stand in judgment over other forms of thought, to set up philosophy as a theory of everything, and to construe it as a discipline that rationalises the empirical and mathematical sciences. Stephen Gaukroger argues that these failures reveal more about philosophical enquiry and its ultimate point than its successes ever could. These failures illustrate how and why philosophical inquiry has been conceived and reconceived, why philosophy has been thought to bring distinctive skills to certain questions, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn important and original account of philosophy's serial breakdowns, \u003cem\u003eThe Failures of Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e ultimately shows how these shortcomings paradoxically reveal what matters most about the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000779325676,"sku":"9780691207506","price":92.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2062203482434.jpg?v=1763304035"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-gaukroger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}