Limits of Empirical Knowledge
- While empirical methods excel in science, they struggle to address questions of value and existence
- Russell acknowledges that certain philosophical issues lie beyond the reach of empirical investigation
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Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy emphasizes the central role of epistemology in modern philosophy, exploring the evolution of knowledge theories. It highlights skepticism's impact, the integration of logic in clarifying philosophical questions, and the limits of empirical methods. The book underscores philosophy's unique position between science and theology.
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