The differences between analytic and continental philosophy (with Alexander Prescott-Couch)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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The Influence of Origins in Belief Assessment
This chapter explores how appeals to authority and genetic fallacies shape our understanding of the validity of beliefs. It discusses the complexities of evaluating beliefs based on their origins, using the example of vaccine safety to highlight the nuanced interplay between historical context and present interpretations. The chapter underscores the importance of understanding provenance in both philosophical reasoning and the value of ideas in contemporary discourse.
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