If we are going to consider Thomas Nagel's way of thinking and incorporate it into our definition of philosophy, we should consider his statement that was published in the New York Review of Books. He says, "Philosophy, unlike most other subjects, does not try to extend our knowledge by discovering new information about the world. ... By this he means that most other things broaden our knowledge; however, philosophy makes us look deeper into something .a form or idea. ...

• Word Count: 498
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Berkeley, on the other hand argues that earlier philosophers used words that they themselves did not understand and his philosophy begins in experience. ... This leads Leibniz to spin out his philosophy from sufficient reason. ... Berkeley starts his philosophy by criticizing Lock's definition of abstract ideas. ...

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School