This article examines the stance of British philosopher C. D. Broad regarding the concept of "clarity" in philosophical thought and his rejection of obscurity. Broad's approach aligns with both the ancient Greek rejection of narrative myths and the Cartesian ideal of "clare et distincte" perception. However, the author notes that no new idea is born in a finished and perfectly clear form; rather, it requires a gradual process of refinement and the establishment of contexts, illustrated by Broad's contributions to the theory of emergentism. Inability to express a thought with absolute precision does not necessarily indicate mental confusion. It may result from pressure to publish prematurely or because the idea transcends contemporary conventions. Such linguistic difficulty often serves as a signal to re-evaluate one's own unconscious intellectual habits and assumptions. The text emphasizes that the pursuit of clarity must not obscure the depth of innovative concepts that are still seeking their adequate expression within an evolving philosophical discourse.
Filosofie a „jasnost“
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 28. 8. 2010
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- 2010