Philosophical theory

A philosophical theory or philosophical position^[1] is a view that attempts to explain or account for a particular problem in philosophy.^{[citation needed]} The use of the term "theory" is a statement of colloquial English and not a technical term.^[2] While any sort of thesis or opinion may be termed a position, in analytic philosophy it is thought best to reserve the word "theory" for systematic, comprehensive attempts to solve problems.^[3]

^ Dictionary of Theories, Jennifer Bothamley
^ Lacey, A.R. (1976). A Dictionary of Philosophy (second ed.). London and New York: Routledge. p. 122. ISBN 0-415-05872-4.
^ Sparkes, A.W. (1991). Talking Philosophy: a wordbook. New York, New York: Routledge. p. 114. ISBN 0-415-04222-4.

[dot-1] Dictionary of Theories, Jennifer Bothamley

[Lacey-2] Lacey, A.R. (1976). A Dictionary of Philosophy (second ed.). London and New York: Routledge. p. 122. ISBN 0-415-05872-4.

[Sparkes-3] Sparkes, A.W. (1991). Talking Philosophy: a wordbook. New York, New York: Routledge. p. 114. ISBN 0-415-04222-4.

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