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how many branches of philosophy are there, and why is language picked apart so meticulosly?
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April 15, 2016

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At least 33, to judge from

Stephen Maitzen
April 21, 2016 (changed April 21, 2016) Permalink

At least 33, to judge from the Areas of Specialization (AOS) listed here:

http://philpapers.org/surveys/results.pl.

Less facetiously: There's no non-arbitrary way to give a precise answer to your question, just as with the question "How many branches of science are there?"

Careful attention to language is essential because, among other things, only when we're careful about language can we tell which philosophical problem (if any) we're trying to solve or which philosophical question (if any) we're trying to answer.

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