Hobbs, V. (2015) Looking Again at Clarity in Philosophy: Writing as a Shaper and Sharpener of Thought. Philosophy, 90 (01). 135 - 142. ISSN 0031-8191
Abstract
Bryan Magee's recent paper ‘Clarity in Philosophy’ argues that instead of focusing on clarity at the sentence level, writers should emphasize formulating their ideas clearly before any writing takes place. In part using text-analysis of three well-known philosophers, I will uphold Magee's assertion that clear writing is not necessary in order to be considered a great philosopher. On the other hand, I will challenge his ideas regarding the relationship between language and cognition by reflecting on ways in which writing aids the development of ideas.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Royal Institute of Philosophy 2014. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Philosophy. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Sheffield) > School of English (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 29 Oct 2015 18:23 |
Last Modified: | 22 Mar 2018 12:39 |
Published Version: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0031819114000539 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/S0031819114000539 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90887 |