Introduction

Brian Leiter of the University of Chicago argues that the so-called analytic continental division in philosophy is both artificial and unhelpful. Analytic philosophers use formal logic, Heidegger uses literary style; they conceive of philosophy either as a science or as continuous with the natural sciences. The standard story goes: They're not interested in the sciences,. Their style and influence is more literary. There's less emphasis on clarity and argumentative rigor. This is Philosophy Bites with me David Edmonds and Nigel Warberton.