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Common sense philosophy holds that widely and deeply held beliefs
are justified in the absence of defeaters. While this tradition has
always had its philosophical detractors who have defended various
forms of skepticism or have sought to develop rival epistemological
views, recent advances in several scientific disciplines claim to
have debunked the reliability of the faculties that produce our
common sense beliefs. At the same time, however, it seems
reasonable that we cannot do without common sense beliefs entirely.
Arguably, science and the scientific method are built on, and
continue to depend on, common sense. This collection of essays
debates the tenability of common sense in the face of recent
challenges from the empirical sciences. It explores to what extent
scientific considerations-rather than philosophical
considerations-put pressure on common sense philosophy. The book is
structured in a way that promotes dialogue between philosophers and
scientists. Noah Lemos, one of the most influential contemporary
advocates of the common sense tradition, begins with an overview of
the nature and scope of common sense beliefs, and examines
philosophical objections to common sense and its relationship to
scientific beliefs. Then, the volume features essays by scientists
and philosophers of science who discuss various proposed conflicts
between commonsensical and scientific beliefs: the reality of space
and time, about the nature of human beings, about free will and
identity, about rationality, about morality, and about religious
belief. Notable philosophers who embrace the common sense tradition
respond to these essays to explore the connection between common
sense philosophy and contemporary debates in evolutionary biology,
neuroscience, physics, and psychology.
Common sense philosophy holds that widely and deeply held beliefs
are justified in the absence of defeaters. While this tradition has
always had its philosophical detractors who have defended various
forms of skepticism or have sought to develop rival epistemological
views, recent advances in several scientific disciplines claim to
have debunked the reliability of the faculties that produce our
common sense beliefs. At the same time, however, it seems
reasonable that we cannot do without common sense beliefs entirely.
Arguably, science and the scientific method are built on, and
continue to depend on, common sense. This collection of essays
debates the tenability of common sense in the face of recent
challenges from the empirical sciences. It explores to what extent
scientific considerations-rather than philosophical
considerations-put pressure on common sense philosophy. The book is
structured in a way that promotes dialogue between philosophers and
scientists. Noah Lemos, one of the most influential contemporary
advocates of the common sense tradition, begins with an overview of
the nature and scope of common sense beliefs, and examines
philosophical objections to common sense and its relationship to
scientific beliefs. Then, the volume features essays by scientists
and philosophers of science who discuss various proposed conflicts
between commonsensical and scientific beliefs: the reality of space
and time, about the nature of human beings, about free will and
identity, about rationality, about morality, and about religious
belief. Notable philosophers who embrace the common sense tradition
respond to these essays to explore the connection between common
sense philosophy and contemporary debates in evolutionary biology,
neuroscience, physics, and psychology.
Reading and textual interpretation are ordinary human activities,
performed inside as well as outside academia, but precisely how
they function as unique sources of knowledge is not well
understood. In this book, Rene van Woudenberg explores the nature
of reading and how it is distinct from perception and (attending
to) testimony, which are two widely acknowledged knowledge sources.
After distinguishing seven accounts of interpretation, van
Woudenberg discusses the question of whether all reading inevitably
involves interpretation, and shows that although reading and
interpretation often go together, they are distinct activities. He
goes on to argue that both reading and interpretation can be paths
to realistically conceived truth, and explains the conditions under
which we are justified in believing that they do indeed lead us to
the truth. Along the way, he offers clear and novel analyses of
reading, meaning, interpretation, and interpretative knowledge.
Common-sense philosophy is important because it maintains that we
can know many things about the world, about ourselves, about
morality, and even about things of a metaphysical nature. The
tenets of common-sense philosophy, while in some sense obvious and
unsurprising, give rise to powerful arguments that can shed light
on fundamental philosophical issues, including the perennial
problem of scepticism and the emerging challenge of scientism. This
Companion offers an exploration of common-sense philosophy in its
many forms, tracing its development as a concept and considering
the roles it has been assigned to play throughout the history of
philosophy. Containing fifteen newly commissioned chapters from
leading experts in the history of philosophy, epistemology, the
philosophy of science, moral philosophy and metaphysics, the volume
will be an essential guide for students and scholars hoping to gain
a greater understanding of the value and enduring appeal of
common-sense philosophy.
Common-sense philosophy is important because it maintains that we
can know many things about the world, about ourselves, about
morality, and even about things of a metaphysical nature. The
tenets of common-sense philosophy, while in some sense obvious and
unsurprising, give rise to powerful arguments that can shed light
on fundamental philosophical issues, including the perennial
problem of scepticism and the emerging challenge of scientism. This
Companion offers an exploration of common-sense philosophy in its
many forms, tracing its development as a concept and considering
the roles it has been assigned to play throughout the history of
philosophy. Containing fifteen newly commissioned chapters from
leading experts in the history of philosophy, epistemology, the
philosophy of science, moral philosophy and metaphysics, the volume
will be an essential guide for students and scholars hoping to gain
a greater understanding of the value and enduring appeal of
common-sense philosophy.
Each volume of this series of companions to major philosophers
contains specially commissioned essays by an international team of
scholars, together with a substantial bibliography and will serve
as a reference work for students and non-specialists. One aim of
the series is to dispel the intimidation such readers often feel
when faced with the work of a difficult and challenging thinker.
Widely acknowledged as the principal architect of Scottish common
sense philosophy, Thomas Reid is increasingly recognized today as
one of the finest philosophers of the eighteenth century. Combining
a sophisticated response to the skeptical and idealist views of his
day, Reid's thought stands as an important alternative to Humean
skepticism, Kantian idealism and Cartesian rationalism. This volume
is the first comprehensive overview of Reid's output and covers not
only his philosophy in detail, but also his scientific work and his
extensive historical influence.
Widely acknowledged as the principal architect of Scottish common
sense philosophy, Thomas Reid is increasingly recognized today as
one of the finest philosophers of the eighteenth century. Combining
a sophisticated response to the skeptical and idealist views of his
day, Reid's thought stands as an important alternative to Humean
skepticism, Kantian idealism and Cartesian rationalism. This volume
is the first comprehensive overview of Reid's output and covers not
only his philosophy in detail, but also his scientific work and his
extensive historical influence.
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