7 ideas
2945 | Most philosophers start with reality and then examine knowledge; Descartes put the study of knowledge first [Lehrer] |
6851 | We overvalue whether arguments are valid, and undervalue whether they are interesting [Monk] |
2946 | You cannot demand an analysis of a concept without knowing the purpose of the analysis [Lehrer] |
12314 | Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford] |
12313 | Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford] |
12315 | We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford] |
6850 | Wittgenstein pared his life down in his search for decency [Monk] |