Analytic Philosophy in Cold War America

This chapter investigates the evolution of analytic philosophy in the U.S. post-World War II, shaped by political pressures and the fear of communism. It examines the influence of European émigrés and the shift towards depoliticization and game theory, contrasting this with the socially engaged philosophy of the Vienna Circle. The chapter also articulates the distinctions and interplay between analytic and continental philosophy, emphasizing their differing methodologies and criticisms.