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Author Archives: Maryann Spikes
Norris’ "Epistemology" Ch5, II
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 5: Making for Truth: Some Problems with Virtue-Based Epistemology – Section II.Note: physicalist is apparently synonymous with ‘thoroughly naturalized’. This section is going to mainly focus on how McDowell’s … Continue reading
Norris’ "Epistemology" Ch5, I
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 5: Making for Truth: Some Problems with Virtue-Based Epistemology – Section I.So, basically, virtue epistemology goes beyond the fact that there are certain virtues which people can possess which … Continue reading
Norris’ Epistemology Ch4, V-VI
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 4: Response-Dependence: What’s in it for the Realist? – Sections V-VI.The first two paragraphs are a review of RD’s shortcomings, and then we begin to discuss Crispin Wright’s “superassertibility”, … Continue reading
Norris’ Epistemology, Ch.4, IV
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 4: Response-Dependence: What’s in it for the Realist? – Section IV.This section covers Kant’s influence in the RD debate via McDowell’s revision of him.From chapter 3, section III, though … Continue reading
Norris’ Epistemology, Ch.4, III
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 4: Response-Dependence: What’s in it for the Realist? – Section III.This is where the rubber meets the road, to Norris, in light of the 2000 election: Epistemological issue: (1) … Continue reading
Norris’ Epistemology, Ch.4, I-II
Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 4: Response-Dependence: What’s in it for the Realist? – Sections I-II. Chief claim: third-way alternative satisfying both the realist’s “demands for truth as something other (and more) than epistemic … Continue reading
At Coffee with the Euthyphro Dilemma
Maryann, Dawkins, and Harris are at coffee…Maryann pops off with… Maryann: It is a true fact that love…treating the other as self…is the highest value. Dawkins (pre-Moral Landscape): Nature neither knows nor cares. Nature just is. Maryann: Agreed. But the … Continue reading
The Sword and the Sacrifice Philosophy
The Sword and the Sacrifice PhilosophyThis work-in-progress is inspired by and written in reply to “The Knife and the Wound Philosophy,” published by my friend, Wolfgang Carstens. Constructive criticism, questions and discussion are always welcome. …highlights in a nutshell… full … Continue reading
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The reason for hope: Jane Baker’s story of God’s strength
“Always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you.” 1 Peter 3:15 In today’s The Reason for Hope we hear from author and teacher Jane Baker (a.k.a. Mom), whose story is evidence that no matter … Continue reading
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