Title

On the Value of Philosophy: The Latin American Case

Authors

Manuel R. Vargas, University of San FranciscoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

There is very little study of Latin American philosophy in the English-speaking philosophical world. This can sometimes lead to the impression that there is nothing of philosophical worth in Latin American philosophy or its history. The present article offers some reasons for thinking that this impression is mistaken, and indeed, that we ought to have more study of Latin American philosophy than currently exists in the English-speaking philosophical world. In particular, the article argues for three things: (1) an account of cultural resources that is useful for illuminating the fact of cultural differences and variations in cultural complexity, (2) a framework for understanding the value of philosophy, and (3) the conclusion that there is demonstrable value to Latin American philosophy and its study.

Comments

Article published in Comparative Philosophy Vol. 1, No. 1, 2010: 33-52

Open Access / ISSN 2151-6014

http://www.comparativephilosophy.org

Recommended Citation

Vargas, Manuel R., "On the Value of Philosophy: The Latin American Case" (2010). Philosophy. 1.
https://repository.usfca.edu/phil/1