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:

    “The British do not expect happiness. I had the impression, all the time that I lived there, that they do not want to be happy; they want to be right.”
    —Quentin Crisp (b. 1908)

    “And new Philosophy calls all in doubt,
    The element of fire is quite put out;
    The Sun is lost, and th’earth, and no mans wit
    Can well direct him where to look for it.”
    —John Donne (c. 1572–1631)