Is the philosophical doctrine known as "externalism" or "anti-individualism" have any implications for "foundational beliefs".
(From an essay in process, about process!) I sketch what I think a dispositional model involves; then consider Kripke's dismissal of dispositional explanations in the context of Wittgenstein's skeptical paradox. It seems to me that Wittgenstein does not attempt to elude or confront skeptical conclusions. His arguments and styl ...continues
Kant's response to Hume's challenge
How would you characterize Kant's response to Hume's challenge to epistemology? What does this characterization say about the maturation of philosophical thought?
The principal difference between Epistemology and metaphysics
Epistemology vs. metaphysics
How would you characterize Kant's response to Hume's challenge to epistemology? What does this characterization say about the maturation of philosophical thought?
How would Hume and Berkeley respond to the gap between what we have awareness of (sense data, impression, ideas) and the existence of physical objects?
I present an overview and analysis of Hume's argument against induction.
Bonjour's version of coherentism
What are the differences between Bonjour's version of coherentism and what he describes as weak foundationalism? How might a foundationalist argue against Bonjour's account?
Original student question: Create a political campaign ad for two political parties: one party that supports traditional moral and political philosophies and another party that supports modern moral and political philosophies. For each campaign ad, provide a party name, a campaign slogan, and a written explanation of the part ...continues
Submit a statement of what philosophy of knowledge is. Discuss knowledge’s nature, purpose, means of acquisition, as well as its application from a management standpoint. The assignment must reflect familiarity with various themes covered in the philosophy of knowledge throughout time.
