The author points out that the body does not just need food, but the mind needs nourishment also. Philosophy is among the goods of the mind. Philosophy’s goal is to achieve knowledge. Russell however, acknowledges that philosophy has failed to achieve many definite answers. The author counters this point by stating that once definite answers are found it becomes a science and is no longer philosophy. Astronomy and psychology were once included philosophy. Therefore, once a philosophy achieves definite answers it becomes a
The author points out that the body does not just need food, but the mind needs nourishment also. Philosophy is among the goods of the mind. Philosophy’s goal is to achieve knowledge. Russell however, acknowledges that philosophy has failed to achieve many definite answers. The author counters this point by stating that once definite answers are found it becomes a science and is no longer philosophy. Astronomy and psychology were once included philosophy. Therefore, once a philosophy achieves definite answers it becomes a