There is quite a bit that can be done to reconcile analytical and continental approaches, combining them into an expanded view of philosophy that has both depth and breadth, and is concerned both with specific technical “puzzles” as well as with broad socio-political issues.

At Scientia Salon, Massimo Pigliucci tries to get a grip on what the analytic – contintental distinction is, and whether it can be overcome, using the relationship between “philosophy of science” and “science studies” as an example.