Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Metrodorus (Lamp), Trent Dougherty and St Peter

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5 ideas

11. Knowledge Aims / B. Certain Knowledge / 3. Fallibilism
We can't normally say that we know something 'but it might be false' [Dougherty]
Fallibilism is consistent with dogmatism or scepticism, and is not alternative to them [Dougherty]
It is best to see the fallibility in the reasons, rather than in the agents or the knowledge [Dougherty]
23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
All inventions of the mind aim at pleasure, and those that don't are worthless [Metrodorus of Lamp., by Plutarch]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism
Always be ready to give reasons for your beliefs [Peter]