Full Idea
In our view the task of a philosopher is to devise and critically assess conceptual schemes in the service of some overall vision of the world.
Gist of Idea
Philosophy devises and assesses conceptual schemes in the service of worldviews
Source
Harré,R./Madden,E.H. (Causal Powers [1975], 1.I.B)
Book Reference
Harré,R/Madden,E.H.: 'Causal Powers: A Theory of Natural Necessity' [Blackwell 1975], p.7
A Reaction
This makes theology just as genuinely a branch of philosophy as their scientific essentialism. Is there any sort of philosophy, then, which is not 'in the service' of some independent worldview? Interesting. Note 'devise', as well as 'assess'.