• I would welcome the passing of the idea of philosophy as defined by a method of conceptual analysis. But that is not the passing of philosophy, and it leaves the philosopher with the task of grasping natures or essences (among other things).

    Robert Adams: I would welcome the passing of the idea of philosophy as defined by a method of conceptual analysis.  But that is not the passing of philosophy, and it leaves the philosopher with the task of grasping natures or essences (among other things).