July 25, 2003

2 Philosophies, Separated by a Common Language

By JULIAN BAGGINI

Take a snapshot of philosophy in Britain today, and you'll get a picture that is recognizable not only to North American philosophers but also to academics in other disciplines in the humanities. Many agree that the field is becoming more diverse, more interdisciplinary, and more relevant to the concerns of wider society. Look closer, however, and the British philosophical landscape is significantly different from that in North America. Examining these differences is instructive, not only for

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