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Norris’ "Epistemology" Ch5, III

Book Discussion of Christopher Norris’ “Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy” Chapter 5: Making for Truth: Some Problems with Virtue-Based Epistemology – Section III.Can a virtue-based epistemology, unlike McDowell’s efforts, “(1) make good the normativity-deficit, and (2) avoid all the usual … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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RFG sermon series ideas: The Solution

Tim Keller’s The Reason for God sermon series ideas. The Solution Luke 1:1-4; Luke 24:13-32 Key Thought: Jesus’ bodily resurrection happened historically and is culturally and personally relevant and challenging, a challenge we cannot simply dismiss. Historical Context: · Luke investigates this … Continue reading

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RFG sermon series ideas: Let’s Dance

Tim Keller’s The Reason for God sermon series ideas. Let’s Dance John 17:13-24 Key Thought: God’s creation is an outpouring from the fullness of His love, and our part in creation is joining in that dance with Him and each other. Historical … Continue reading

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RFG sermon series ideas: The Problem

Tim Keller’s The Reason for God sermon series ideas. The Problem John 6:26-58 Key Thought: Evil results from our choosing other than God, suffering draws us back to God, the Bread of Life which satisfies what the world can never satisfy. Historical … Continue reading

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