Philosophy ETDs

Publication Date

6-6-1966

Abstract

When science brings forth a new body of knowledge – or even a new bit of knowledge – it is the duty of philosophy to examine it to see what implications it has for our overall understanding of the universe. Does it point to a new answer to some perplexing philosophical problem, or reinforce one of several alternative answers? Or does it present a new problem which a satisfactory system of metaphysics must be able answer? Such questions should be asked. For the ultimate goal of philosophy is a complete understanding of the universe and man’s place in it. It is proper for philosophy to provide tentative answers which may make man’s life more acceptable in the meantime, but there can be no doubt that the goal is a complete understanding.

Degree Name

Philosophy

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Philosophy

First Committee Member (Chair)

Hubert Griggs Alexander

Second Committee Member

Paul F. Schmidt

Third Committee Member

Melbourne Griffith Evans

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

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