"Solutions to the mind-body problem."
The narrator discusses the solutions to the body-mind problem to illustrate the flaws of ancient and contemporary philosophy. According to the narrator, readers are often disappointed when researching new theories to understand subjective and objective truths because, in all accounts, the facts are not verifiable. Interestingly, the narrator refers to several approaches in his studies, but he does not believe in them. The author's objective is to refer to several theories to illustrate how problematic and misleading they are.
"Analytical philosophy is one more variant of Kantian philosophy, a variant marked principally by thinking of representation as linguistic rather than mental, and of philosophy of language rather than transcendental critique or psychology, as the discipline which exhibits the foundations of knowledge."
In this quote, the narrator critiques both analytic philosophy and Kantian philosophy as misleading because they offer contradictory conclusions regarding knowledge foundations. For instance, the author concludes that both analytical and Kantian philosophies represent linguistics instead of an individual's mental status. The narrator continues to insist that both ancient and contemporary philosophy are misleading. Consequently, the narrator is advocating for a neutral philosophical finding which represents the truth based on facts.
"What it is better for us to believe."
The narrator's extensive research concludes that philosophers want people to believe everything they say. For instance, Wittgenstein's analytic philosophy borrows heavily from ancient philosophers without concrete evidence. Surprisingly, philosophers wish their followers to believe James's phrases that their conclusions are worthwhile. The narrator opposes such thinking and urges his readers to make their own decisions and only use philosophical finds a point of reference subject to criticism.
