British Philosophy

British philosophy refers to the philosophical tradition of the people of the United Kingdom and of its citizens abroad.

Famous quotes containing the words british and/or philosophy:

    “I’m a bad son. Is it the chromosomes, do you think, or is it England?”
    —David Mercer, British screenwriter, and Karel Reisz. Morgan (David Warner)

    “The result of civilization, at the Sandwich Islands and elsewhere, is found productive to the civilizers, destructive to the civilizees. It is said to be compensation—a very philosophical word; but it appears to be very much on the principle of the old game, “You lose, I win”: good philosophy for the winner.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)