The Analytical Approach in Contemporary Thought: Selected Models

Abstract

Analyticism emerged as a reaction against idealism in general and against the Hegelian trend in particular. The most famous person who expressed the analytical method is (Bertrand Russell) . The main goal of the analytical method is to reduce linguistic vocabulary, as well as to reduce the number of beings in the world, meaning that we should not multiply the number of things if there is no need for that, and we should not use words without necessity for them, meaning that there must be transparency and simplicity in the content of speech to reduce errors. The goal of analysis is to reach clear facts. Philosophy is research and thinking that always seeks to understand the mysterious in reality and reveal the nature of the truth. Therefore, Russell defended the analytical methodology, which is that analysis achieves accuracy and clarity as well as an increase in knowledge. Analysis reveals new knowledge and facts in philosophy