20 ideas
20962 | Habermas seems to make philosophy more democratic [Habermas, by Bowie] |
15670 | The aim of 'post-metaphysical' philosophy is to interpret the sciences [Habermas, by Finlayson] |
15665 | We can do social philosophy by studying coordinated action through language use [Habermas, by Finlayson] |
20573 | Rather than instrumental reason, Habermas emphasises its communicative role [Habermas, by Oksala] |
6222 | If a decision is in accord with right reason, everyone can agree with it [Cumberland] |
20961 | What is considered a priori changes as language changes [Habermas, by Bowie] |
22110 | Demonstration provides depth of understanding and explanation (rather than foundations) [Kretzmann/Stump] |
15667 | To understand a statement is to know what would make it acceptable [Habermas] |
15668 | Meaning is not fixed by a relation to the external world, but a relation to other speakers [Habermas, by Finlayson] |
15666 | To understand language is to know how to use it to reach shared understandings [Habermas] |
15677 | Moral right is linked to validity and truth, so morality is a matter of knowledge, not an expression of values [Habermas, by Finlayson] |
6217 | Natural law is supplied to the human mind by reality and human nature [Cumberland] |
15672 | Actions norms are only valid if everyone possibly affected is involved in the discourse [Habermas] |
6221 | If there are different ultimate goods, there will be conflicting good actions, which is impossible [Cumberland] |
15671 | Move from individual willing of a general law, to willing norms agreed with other people [Habermas] |
6218 | The happiness of individuals is linked to the happiness of everyone (which is individuals taken together) [Cumberland] |
6220 | The happiness of all contains the happiness of each, and promotes it [Cumberland] |
15669 | People endorse equality, universality and inclusiveness, just by their communicative practices [Habermas, by Finlayson] |
23416 | Political involvement is needed, to challenge existing practices [Habermas, by Kymlicka] |
6216 | Natural law is immutable truth giving moral truths and duties independent of society [Cumberland] |