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| 19456 | Philosophy is distinguished from other sciences by its complete lack of presuppositions |
| Full Idea: Philosophy does not presuppose anything. It is precisely in this fact of non-presupposition that its beginning lies - a beginning by virtue of which it is set apart from all the other sciences. | |||
| From: Ludwig Feuerbach (On 'The Beginning of Philosophy' [1841], p.135) | |||
| A reaction: Most modern philosophers seem to laugh at such an idea, because everything is theory-laden, culture-laden, language-laden etc. As an aspiration I love it, and think good philosophers get quite close to the goal (which, I admit, is not fully attainable). |