Introduction ( Letters to Doubting Thomas )
Introduction ( Letters to Doubting Thomas ) [∞]
- OP: Are there proofs in philosophy?
- OPA: No. But we use reasoning for guidance.
- Purpose is to persuade ourselves.
- We hold controversial positions on other things.
- Double standard for religion
- Makes a clearer understanding
- What is 'argument-to-the-best-explation'?
- Phenomenon needs explained
- Restatement of Occam's razor - consider prior probability
- Three types of explanations:
