Full Idea
That all sound philosophy should begin with an analysis of propositions is a truth too evident, perhaps, to demand a proof.
Gist of Idea
All philosophy should begin with an analysis of propositions
Source
Bertrand Russell (The Philosophy of Leibniz [1900], p.8), quoted by Ray Monk - Bertrand Russell: Spirit of Solitude
Book Reference
Monk,Ray: 'Bertrand Russell: Spirit of Solitude' [Vintage 1997], p.119
A Reaction
Compare Idea 483. The obvious response to Russell is that it must actually begin with a decision about which propositions are worth analysing - and that ain't easy. I like analysis, but philosophy is also a vision of truth.
Related Idea
Idea 483 Start a thesis with something undisputable [Diogenes of Apollonia]