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The Fixation of Belief
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Charles Sanders Peirce's "The Fixation of Belief" is a foundational text in pragmatism.
Peirce explores the methods by which people arrive at their beliefs, examining various approaches such as tenacity, authority, and a priori reasoning.
He argues that the most reliable method for fixing belief is the scientific method, which involves testing hypotheses through observation and experimentation.
The essay lays the groundwork for Peirce's later development of pragmatism, emphasizing the importance of practical consequences in evaluating beliefs.
It remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science and epistemology.
Peirce explores the methods by which people arrive at their beliefs, examining various approaches such as tenacity, authority, and a priori reasoning.
He argues that the most reliable method for fixing belief is the scientific method, which involves testing hypotheses through observation and experimentation.
The essay lays the groundwork for Peirce's later development of pragmatism, emphasizing the importance of practical consequences in evaluating beliefs.
It remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science and epistemology.
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Mentioned by Cornel West as a philosophic genius of pragmatism, focusing on consequences and critique of Cartesian certainty.
The Philosophers: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
Mentioned by Cornel West as the greatest philosophic genius of pragmatism, focusing on consequences and critiquing the quest for certainty.
Best of: America's philosophy, with Cornel West
