Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'works (all lost)', 'The Concept of Logical Consequence' and 'Virtue Epistemology'

expand these ideas     |    start again     |     specify just one area for these texts


5 ideas

5. Theory of Logic / B. Logical Consequence / 1. Logical Consequence
Etchemendy says fix the situation and vary the interpretation, or fix interpretations with varying situations [Etchemendy, by Read]
Validity is where either the situation or the interpretation blocks true premises and false conclusion [Etchemendy, by Read]
13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 1. Epistemic virtues
Epistemic virtues: love of knowledge, courage, caution, autonomy, practical wisdom... [Kvanvig]
If epistemic virtues are faculties or powers, that doesn't explain propositional knowledge [Kvanvig]
The value of good means of attaining truth are swamped by the value of the truth itself [Kvanvig]