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In this paper, I show how a theory’s overall virtue is shaped by its ideological parsimony -- parsimony with respect to the terminology employed in stating the theory. I distinguish between a theory’s truth and its fidelity ('joint-carvingness') and the corresponding epistemic and fidelic virtues.
Mar 1, 2021 · The epistemological part of the book argues against the a priori and for a Quinean naturalism. The intuitions that so dominate ‘armchair philosophy’ are empirical not a priori.
- Peter Finocchiaro
This book is an accessible introduction to the central themes of contemporary metaphysics. It carefully considers accounts of causation, freedom and determinism, laws of nature, personal identity, mental states, time, material objects, and properties, while inviting students to reflect on metaphysical problems.
Jul 7, 2020 · Creative fidelity. by. Marcel, Gabriel, 1889-1973, author. Publication date. 2002. Topics. Philosophy, French -- 20th century, Knowledge, Theory of (Religion), Philosophy and religion, Philosophy, French. Publisher. New York : Fordham University Press.
First, in addition to the one- to two-sen-tence definition for each principle, more in-depth commentary is also provided, highlighting tensions and disagreements and providing much greater depth about the meaning of each principle.
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I distinguish between a theory's truth and its fidelity (‘joint‐carvingness’) and the corresponding epistemic and fidelic virtues. I argue that ideological parsimony is not an epistemic virtue but is a fidelic virtue.
High-Fidelity Metaphysics. P. Finocchiaro. Published 2019. Philosophy. When metaphysicians debate which among rival theories is most worthy of endorsement, they often utilize the virtue-driven methodology.
