This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Scott Soames, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at University of Southern California. Scott Soames is specialized in the philosophy of language and the history of analytic philosophy. This detailed conversation provides a detailed introduction to analytic philosophy, including some examples of contemporary relevance to a wide range of other fields. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction,The Utility of Philosophy, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:An Analytical Introduction - From sociological musings to Gottlob FregeInvestigating Logic - The benefits of rigorous inquiryLanguage and Meaning - Minds as gateways to informationLegal Applications - Some concrete examplesChanging the Culture - Philosophy everywhereGödelian Challenges - Making sense of the incompleteness theoremsAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.