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Keith E. BuhlerPhilosophyEpistemology
Some friends are planning on studying the Theatetus together this Summer. This Platonic dialogue is devoted to answering the question, "What is knowledge?" In a sort of intellectual
Matthew Lee AndersonEpistemology
In response to my earlier post and some astute questions by Mere-O’s own, Mr. Buhler, a writer named Soarin’Blonde took up the cause of the Vienna Circle and Logical Positivism. I respond to excerpts below: First of all, Mr. Selby […]
Matthew Lee AndersonEpistemology
This comment was posted at another blog in response to an attack on Biola philosophy. Mr. Anderson actually responded to it, arguing that the starting point of Christian faith is at least as valid as the starting point of empiricism. […]
TexPhilosophyEpistemology
After a long break for the Christmas holiday, a lingering sinus infection, and the business of learning to fly a new aircraft, I have been too long absent from this
TexPhilosophyEpistemology
In this ongoing exploration of knowledge, the time has come for me to offer an explanation of what I mean by an interpretive grid, that perhaps rather nebulous thing that
TexPhilosophyEpistemology
Sometimes I feel like the monkey who chased the weasel 'round and 'round the mulberry bush in trying to understand how one can know he has discovered truth.
TexEpistemology
A continuation of my response to the questions raised by GT. Links at the bottom of this post. 2. What is the significance of disagreement (among thoughtful, sincere, intelligent, well-informed people) about some issue? What should one conclude upon having […]
TexPhilosophyEpistemology
The questions raised by GT (is blog11 to be unveiled in the near future, by the way?) in response to my previous post were very relevant and thoughtful and each
TexPhilosophyEpistemology
In my seemingly endless (perhaps only circular) search for knowledge about knowledge, I have come to realize that one question more than any other continues to present itself. I think
Keith E. BuhlerEducationEpistemology
I want to be an intelligent person. Many people I know want to be intelligent persons, and pursue this end with much energy, vigour, and enthusiasm.... my question is about
Keith E. BuhlerEducationEpistemology
I want to be an intelligent person. Many people I know want to be intelligent persons, and pursue this end with much energy, vigour, and enthusiasm…. my question is about the purpose of all this bustle. Namely: What is the […]
Keith E. BuhlerPhilosophyEpistemology
Descartes, Locke, and Hume all use the word "idea" in the most important parts of their most important writings. Their use of it is central to their philosophy.