Sceptical questions from Chinese philosophy: the Zhuangzi A/Prof
... when I say I know something, it is not actually ‘notknowing’? Or how can we know that when I say I don’t know something, it is not actually ‘knowing’?” (Zhuangzi 6/2/64-66; adapted from the translation by Watson ...
... when I say I know something, it is not actually ‘notknowing’? Or how can we know that when I say I don’t know something, it is not actually ‘knowing’?” (Zhuangzi 6/2/64-66; adapted from the translation by Watson ...
Full Text
... true for all, at all times, and in all places. Plato’s basic claim that clearly portrays the Socratic method of linking knowing with doing is: “If one knows the nature of the good life, then one will naturally act in such a way to try to achieve it.” However, we notice that his claim is stated condi ...
... true for all, at all times, and in all places. Plato’s basic claim that clearly portrays the Socratic method of linking knowing with doing is: “If one knows the nature of the good life, then one will naturally act in such a way to try to achieve it.” However, we notice that his claim is stated condi ...
What is immediate perception? The Buddhist answer
... Then how is it produced? Dignaga is not clear about this question. According to Dharmakirti, a svalakshana, or particular, possessing its causal function (arthakriya), can produce its own image or aspect (akara) in our mind. Does it mean that we really apprehend svalakshana at the moment of percepti ...
... Then how is it produced? Dignaga is not clear about this question. According to Dharmakirti, a svalakshana, or particular, possessing its causal function (arthakriya), can produce its own image or aspect (akara) in our mind. Does it mean that we really apprehend svalakshana at the moment of percepti ...
Validity of Moral Norms - Interamerican Journal of Psychology
... Palabras clave: Ética; normas sociales; moral; psicoanálisis. ...
... Palabras clave: Ética; normas sociales; moral; psicoanálisis. ...
From The Heritage of Logical Positivism,
... they might nonetheless be impossible to justify. The structure of the Logical Positivists' attack on "moral science" would then remain basically the same. To count as science the claims of a theory must either (1) be analytic or (2) be capable, at least in principle, of experiential test. Moral clai ...
... they might nonetheless be impossible to justify. The structure of the Logical Positivists' attack on "moral science" would then remain basically the same. To count as science the claims of a theory must either (1) be analytic or (2) be capable, at least in principle, of experiential test. Moral clai ...
Why naturalize consciousness?
... In what follows, central aspects of the philosophical debate over naturalizing consciousness are critically examined. The conclusion reached is that the debate is illfounded and neither anti-physicalist arguments nor naturalizing projects can have the consequences for the scientific investigation of ...
... In what follows, central aspects of the philosophical debate over naturalizing consciousness are critically examined. The conclusion reached is that the debate is illfounded and neither anti-physicalist arguments nor naturalizing projects can have the consequences for the scientific investigation of ...
Chapter 1 - Computer Science & Information Technology
... match the character of the available means – Author writes that it is an exaggeration to claim that computer and network technology locks us into a virtual but inescapable iron cage – Middle ground between these extremes is technological realism • “although technology has a force of its own, it is n ...
... match the character of the available means – Author writes that it is an exaggeration to claim that computer and network technology locks us into a virtual but inescapable iron cage – Middle ground between these extremes is technological realism • “although technology has a force of its own, it is n ...
The Semantics of Modal Propositional Logic Philosophy 431 Spring
... Another way to look at this: there are many models of K, and fewer and fewer models as you move to the right; thus, there are fewer and fewer potential countermodels (i.e., models of the system that are available to reveal the invalidity of a formula). ...
... Another way to look at this: there are many models of K, and fewer and fewer models as you move to the right; thus, there are fewer and fewer potential countermodels (i.e., models of the system that are available to reveal the invalidity of a formula). ...
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
... Entities > anything that in any sense is. Question: what is it for something to be? So the being of entities is not itself an entity! Being > that what determines entities as entities. Heidegger distinguishes three elements when he discusses the question of being: 1. Being. ...
... Entities > anything that in any sense is. Question: what is it for something to be? So the being of entities is not itself an entity! Being > that what determines entities as entities. Heidegger distinguishes three elements when he discusses the question of being: 1. Being. ...
The Death of Philosophy: Reference and Self
... as a “muggle” by some philosophers) can be pardoned for thinking that loving wisdom goes hand in hand with loving the truth. Alas... The truth is that philosophy is a very strange discipline. It is not at all clear what philosophers are doing, nor is it clear what they think they’re doing. And askin ...
... as a “muggle” by some philosophers) can be pardoned for thinking that loving wisdom goes hand in hand with loving the truth. Alas... The truth is that philosophy is a very strange discipline. It is not at all clear what philosophers are doing, nor is it clear what they think they’re doing. And askin ...
Review of Peter Loptson, Reality: Fundamental Topics in Metaphysics
... almost certainly circular) causal theory. We cannot rest with the general idea of existence as indefinite identifiability, attractive though it is, even though for terminological brevity I shall continue to employ the phrase. At the risk of offending the reader's logical sensibilities, I suggest tha ...
... almost certainly circular) causal theory. We cannot rest with the general idea of existence as indefinite identifiability, attractive though it is, even though for terminological brevity I shall continue to employ the phrase. At the risk of offending the reader's logical sensibilities, I suggest tha ...
THE UNTRUTH AND THE TRUTH OF SKEPTICISM
... almost certainly circular) causal theory. We cannot rest with the general idea of existence as indefinite identifiability, attractive though it is, even though for terminological brevity I shall continue to employ the phrase. At the risk of offending the reader's logical sensibilities, I suggest tha ...
... almost certainly circular) causal theory. We cannot rest with the general idea of existence as indefinite identifiability, attractive though it is, even though for terminological brevity I shall continue to employ the phrase. At the risk of offending the reader's logical sensibilities, I suggest tha ...
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME)
... Is There a Philosophical Research Method in Education? for suitable solutions. Therefore, it is obvious that there is philosophical research method in existence and operation, but one problem with this assertion is that the method in question is not clearly defined. Akinpelu, (1981) like other phil ...
... Is There a Philosophical Research Method in Education? for suitable solutions. Therefore, it is obvious that there is philosophical research method in existence and operation, but one problem with this assertion is that the method in question is not clearly defined. Akinpelu, (1981) like other phil ...
I was asked to come here today and respond to the play. To what
... that it ought to be. Even the elements have a way that they ought to be: they have a natural place, a place where they ought to be, and they will move as they ought, that is, move toward their natural place. Earthy things will move below watery things, because earth ought to be below water. Similarl ...
... that it ought to be. Even the elements have a way that they ought to be: they have a natural place, a place where they ought to be, and they will move as they ought, that is, move toward their natural place. Earthy things will move below watery things, because earth ought to be below water. Similarl ...
Introduction In the frigid air of an East Prussian morning, a young
... Hilbert, the latter, are prominent and historic figures in the academic world. Kant was a defining voice of the Enlightenment period5 and perhaps the greatest philosopher with regard to metaphysical inquiry. His critiques of pure and practical reason, especially, ushered in a new era of philosophica ...
... Hilbert, the latter, are prominent and historic figures in the academic world. Kant was a defining voice of the Enlightenment period5 and perhaps the greatest philosopher with regard to metaphysical inquiry. His critiques of pure and practical reason, especially, ushered in a new era of philosophica ...
Ch. VI. Sociology of Science 1. We mentioned previously that an
... If we carefully consider the way in which the validity of a scientific theory is judged, according to the pragmatic theory of knowledge, we notice that in case of very general theories the answer cannot be “yes” or “no.” A compromise has to be worked out as to what weight is to be given to each diff ...
... If we carefully consider the way in which the validity of a scientific theory is judged, according to the pragmatic theory of knowledge, we notice that in case of very general theories the answer cannot be “yes” or “no.” A compromise has to be worked out as to what weight is to be given to each diff ...
From Individual to Collective Intentionality
... careful distinctions (see Stoljar, 2008). It is a shortcoming that Rupert does not avail himself of the results from philosophy of mind’s discussion of this problem. For anyone familiar with the debat ...
... careful distinctions (see Stoljar, 2008). It is a shortcoming that Rupert does not avail himself of the results from philosophy of mind’s discussion of this problem. For anyone familiar with the debat ...
How Philosophers Die (BAR 10) PDF 160.80kB
... philosophers. But – as far as the ethics of death went – Christianity actually erased what had previously been a rather significant tradition of philosophers dying their own death in an excellent way. To put it crudely, only Christ’s death really mattered. ...
... philosophers. But – as far as the ethics of death went – Christianity actually erased what had previously been a rather significant tradition of philosophers dying their own death in an excellent way. To put it crudely, only Christ’s death really mattered. ...
Rene Descartes
... seated by the fire right now, writing in his notebook. The second argument undercuts even this sort of everyday belief: one might be dreaming that one sees what one sees. Dreams, at the time of dreaming anyway, can seem just like waking life. If we have no criterion by means of which to distinguish ...
... seated by the fire right now, writing in his notebook. The second argument undercuts even this sort of everyday belief: one might be dreaming that one sees what one sees. Dreams, at the time of dreaming anyway, can seem just like waking life. If we have no criterion by means of which to distinguish ...
The Philosophy of Physics - Trin
... in Cambridge University Press' new series `The Evolution of Modern Philosophy': in which each book is to describe how a branch of philosophy has evolved into its present form|the underlying thesis being that philosophy is not about a timeless series of questions, but is shaped by developments across ...
... in Cambridge University Press' new series `The Evolution of Modern Philosophy': in which each book is to describe how a branch of philosophy has evolved into its present form|the underlying thesis being that philosophy is not about a timeless series of questions, but is shaped by developments across ...
August - Spiritist Society of Florida
... A lot of people go through life blaming others for their misfortunes. It never seems to be their fault when bad things happen to them. They have excuses for everything and always feel as if they are unlucky. We need to realize that there is no such thing as luck (good or bad). The choices we make br ...
... A lot of people go through life blaming others for their misfortunes. It never seems to be their fault when bad things happen to them. They have excuses for everything and always feel as if they are unlucky. We need to realize that there is no such thing as luck (good or bad). The choices we make br ...
Deductive Arguments
... Deductive arguments attempt to show that something follows conclusively from a set of premises. A successful deductive argument is described as deductively valid. Look at the following argument: Premise 1 – The Queen’s dog is infested with fleas. Premise 2 – All fleas are bacteria. Conclusion – The ...
... Deductive arguments attempt to show that something follows conclusively from a set of premises. A successful deductive argument is described as deductively valid. Look at the following argument: Premise 1 – The Queen’s dog is infested with fleas. Premise 2 – All fleas are bacteria. Conclusion – The ...
Microsoft Word - Verificationismx
... However, this isn’t enough to show that religious language is meaningless. Hick develops the idea of ‘eschatological verification’, verification in the afterlife or at the end of time. (Eschatology is the study (-ology) of the ‘last things’ (Greek eskhatos) – death, the final judgement, and the ult ...
... However, this isn’t enough to show that religious language is meaningless. Hick develops the idea of ‘eschatological verification’, verification in the afterlife or at the end of time. (Eschatology is the study (-ology) of the ‘last things’ (Greek eskhatos) – death, the final judgement, and the ult ...
Is the language of intuitionistic mathematics adequate for
... formal system), i.e.: the idea that some mathematical statements might never be proved or disproved. As is well known, this is one of the common arguments of intuitionists for the rejection of the law of excluded middle: if there are mathematical statements which we shall never prove or disprove, on ...
... formal system), i.e.: the idea that some mathematical statements might never be proved or disproved. As is well known, this is one of the common arguments of intuitionists for the rejection of the law of excluded middle: if there are mathematical statements which we shall never prove or disprove, on ...
View PDF - Andrew.cmu.edu
... example, [18]). But Husserl clearly felt the need to respond to Frege’s invective and distinguish his project from brute psychology, and the Prolegomena to the first volume of his Logische Untersuchungen [8] contains long passages renouncing psychologism. Husserl’s later transcendental idealism rein ...
... example, [18]). But Husserl clearly felt the need to respond to Frege’s invective and distinguish his project from brute psychology, and the Prolegomena to the first volume of his Logische Untersuchungen [8] contains long passages renouncing psychologism. Husserl’s later transcendental idealism rein ...