Ep. 348: Tim Williamson's Knowledge-First Epistemology (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Pragmatic Justification
This chapter delves into the 'brain in a vat' thought experiment, contrasting epistemic and pragmatic justification while debating the usefulness of beliefs in virtual realities. It also addresses skepticism, relativism, and the merits of a knowledge-first philosophy, emphasizing the balance between theoretical tolerance and practical decisiveness.
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