Combining Philosophers
Ideas for J Fodor / E Lepore, Jerry A. Fodor and Philippa Foot
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12. Knowledge Sources / A. A Priori Knowledge / 3. Innate Knowledge / a. Innate knowledge
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Contrary to commonsense, most of what is in the mind seems to be unlearned [Fodor]
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Evolution suggests that innate knowledge of human psychology would be beneficial [Fodor]
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Sticklebacks have an innate idea that red things are rivals [Fodor]
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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 5. Interpretation
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When we say 'is red' we don't mean 'seems red to most people' [Foot]
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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 6. Inference in Perception
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Maybe explaining the mechanics of perception will explain the concepts involved [Fodor]
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12. Knowledge Sources / C. Rationalism / 1. Rationalism
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Rationalism can be based on an evolved computational brain with innate structure [Fodor]
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12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 2. Associationism
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According to empiricists abstraction is the fundamental mental process [Fodor]
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Associations are held to connect Ideas together in the way the world is connected together [Fodor]
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Associationism can't explain how truth is preserved [Fodor]
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12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 3. Pragmatism
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Pragmatism is the worst idea ever [Fodor]
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12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 5. Empiricism Critique
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Rationalists say there is more to a concept than the experience that prompts it [Fodor]
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