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Sadler's Lectures
William James, The Will To Be - Certitude And Truth - Sadler's Lectures
May 11, 2024
Guest William James discusses the relationship between certitude and truth, distinguishing empiricism and absolutism. He challenges the idea of absolute certainty in knowledge and explores the limitations of truth criteria throughout philosophy.
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- William James explores differing beliefs in truth through empiricism and absolutism.
- Objective certitude in attaining absolute truth is disputed across philosophical disciplines.
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The Relationship Between Faith, Certitude, and Truth
William James delves into the connection between certitude, faith, and truth, exploring how individuals can believe in truth in different ways. He contrasts the empiricist and absolutist approaches, highlighting the varying degrees of dogmatism in their views on truth. James discusses scholastic orthodoxy, emphasizing the challenges of attaining objective evidence and absolute certainty in knowing the truth.
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