Outlook for Philosophy

The outlook for philosophy in our society is buoyant. But philosophy is like music in that, although it has many practical uses, its supreme value lies not in any of them but in what it is in itself.

Fundamental Questions

It may be that from within the confines of our human imitations we will never be able to find the answers to some of our most fundamental questions. But, as this book has tried to show, we can make such worthwhile progress in our understanding of the human situation that even if we never reach any ultimate goal in that respect, we will find that the journey is a hugely enriching experience that is worth undertaking for its own sake.

Final Answers

There may be no final answers, but there is a wonderful lot to learn.