An overview of the state and direction of contemporary philosophy

Abstract

This thesis has been an overview of the state and direction of contemporary philosophy. Specifically, it has examined the methodology of contemporary philosophy and has presented specific alternatives to academic specialization. Furthermore, it has explicated the notions of "systems philosophy" and "systems theory", which according to this writer are extremely relevant and useful alternatives to the problems of contemporary philosophy.This thesis has also examined the isolated nature of in holistic approach to world problems.Within the framework philosophy, and has endeavored to "publicize" philosophy order to make philosophical inquiry more "practical". The methodology of systems philosophy has been presented as a of systems philosophy the notions of "order" and "integration" are examined.