Is there progress in philosophy? Does philosophy have sound methods? Should philosophy be relevant to society? This thought-provoking volume in the philosophy of philosophy presents original answers to these questions. It is a clear testament not only to the breadth and depth of Herman Philipse’s work, but also to his stimulating influence on students, colleagues, and interlocutors. Highly recommended.

Jeroen de Ridder, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Herman Philipse’s intellectual engagements have been mainly negative and critical. He argued against theism, claiming it is irrational; against Heidegger, claiming it is crypto-theology; against many theologians, claiming they are crypto-atheists. In doing so, he relied on a view of philosophy that gives pride of place to science. This view, which tilts towards ‘scientism’, is ably discussed and partly criticized in this very nice volume, in honor of one The Netherland’s most vocal public intellectuals.

René van Woudenberg, Professor of Epistemology and Metaphysics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

This volume is highly recommended to both practical and theoretical philosophers, and especially to everyone pondering meta-philosophical questions about how philosophy ought to be done, where it is headed, and what its role should be within society. With metaphilosophy on the rise, it is safe to predict that the essays collected in this volume will remain relevant in the years to come.

Ethical Theory and Moral Practice

[The] editors have done a really good job with this festschrift. It contains contributions
from a wide range of disciplines and really attests to the broad scope of Herman Philipse’s work.

International Journal of Technoethics