Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Reiss,J/Spreger,J, Mengzi (Mencius) and Michael Dummett
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity
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What matters in mathematics is its objectivity, not the existence of the objects [Dummett]
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One view says objectivity is making a successful claim which captures the facts [Reiss/Sprenger]
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An absolute scientific picture of reality must not involve sense experience, which is perspectival [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Topic and application involve values, but can evidence and theory choice avoid them? [Reiss/Sprenger]
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The Value-Free Ideal in science avoids contextual values, but embraces epistemic values [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Value-free science needs impartial evaluation, theories asserting facts, and right motivation [Reiss/Sprenger]
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Thermometers depend on the substance used, and none of them are perfect [Reiss/Sprenger]
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2. Reason / D. Definition / 7. Contextual Definition
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A contextual definition permits the elimination of the expression by a substitution [Dummett]
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2. Reason / E. Argument / 6. Conclusive Proof
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A successful proof requires recognition of truth at every step [Dummett]
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