by Jared Yarsevich ___ Moral realism occupies a precarious position in contemporary philosophy. It carries the notable distinction of drawing the opprobrium of both hard-nose
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Value and Objectivity
by Daniel A. Kaufman ____ Recent exchanges with Robert Gressis and Spencer Case have led me to think a lot about obligation and objectivity. My
Wider Than Science, Deeper Than Politics
by Mark English I once came across a cartoon from the early 20th century depicting a street scene with everyone – pedestrians, business people and
Lee Smolin’s Realism
by Mark English Lee Smolin is a respected physicist who has always had strong philosophical interests and convictions. He recently articulated his realist views in
Knowledge of the Past and Knowledge of the World
by Mark English ___ My intention here is to recapitulate a couple of points arising from recent discussions with a view to clarifying my own
Kant / Quine / Davidson — Implications for Realism
My dialogue with Crispin Sartwell of Dickinson College on Kant, Quine, and Davidson. Originally aired on MeaningofLife.TV, May 6, 2019.