PHIL 130 Lecture 5: phil 130 session 5
Document Summary
1600s-1800 thematic focus-area of inquiry conscious take on the world subjectivity opinion subjective scienti c results focus on objectivity not as much subjectivity. Rst person viewpoint starting point for modern phil. Scienti c method implications philosophy has on the sciences. Rational beings not everyone uses their powers to their best ability intelligence senses move to fast to reach certain conclusions. Guidebook for reasoning obtained certain amounts of wisdom and yet people still make mistakes unsecured nature to scienti c theories heliocentric model. Regions of knowledge languages theology math philosophy philosophical foundations theories and practice. Not only acedemics are prone to errors normal people develop the customs and rumors. Rational thinking and contemplation will lead to better knowledge. Part 2 sets stage we are all children clear grounds so no underlying biases build stronger beliefs and foundations build upon foundations bad foundations leads to failure later.
