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Temperament and Research
- Liam Kofi Bright's temperament, particularly his short attention span, influences his philosophical work.
- He jumps between diverse topics within social epistemology, reflecting his need for constant stimulation.
Central Perspective
- Bright's central philosophical perspective, a revised logical empiricism, anchors his diverse explorations.
- This underlying view provides consistency despite his tendency to switch between different philosophical topics.
Decline of Logical Empiricism
- Bright believes the decline of logical empiricism is partly due to McCarthyism in the US, which pressured logical positivists and fragmented their holistic views.
- In the UK, its association with the dismissive attitude of the upper class further contributed to its downfall.