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What are the methods or kinds of inquiry which will lead us humans to a knowledge of truth and which ones are dead ends (mere opinions of belief without substantial evidence that those beliefs are true) in the theory of knowledge? (See Plato, Theaetetus). Have Thou not rationally inquired into the nature of a theory of an ethical metaphysical good or the the history of inquiry concerning the nature of reality (outside of religious myths and traditions)?
As erudite in his survey of the subject and as perceptive in his insights into some of the pressing concerns of humanity today as he is, Prof Grayling's account of the universe is does not add up. The account that it is a result of a series of chemical and physical accidents. It divests and denudes metaphysics of teleology. He will do well to ponder the question afresh. That question being the holy grail of philosophy.
Since 1824, the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution has hosted almost nightly lectures and created wonderful exhibitions and cultural events for the people of Bath. Thanks to the power of digital technology, Bath Royal’s lectures and exhibitions now reach audiences across the globe. Do subscribe to our channel by hitting the subscribe button and turning notifications on.
Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, & Russell are all great philosophers :)
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That lady who jumped into the Q&A time of a one-hour lecture to give her own one-hour lecture! 😂
What are the methods or kinds of inquiry which will lead us humans to a knowledge of truth and which ones are dead ends (mere opinions of belief without substantial evidence that those beliefs are true) in the theory of knowledge? (See Plato, Theaetetus).
Have Thou not rationally inquired into the nature of a theory of an ethical metaphysical good or the the history of inquiry concerning the nature of reality (outside of religious myths and traditions)?
As erudite in his survey of the subject and as perceptive in his insights into some of the pressing concerns of humanity today as he is, Prof Grayling's account of the universe is does not add up. The account that it is a result of a series of chemical and physical accidents. It divests and denudes metaphysics of teleology. He will do well to ponder the question afresh. That question being the holy grail of philosophy.