Posts Tagged: truth


12
Oct 09

Oh, those philosophers….

My two favorite analytical philosophers (well, just about the only two I have any use for), in conversation for about 11 minutes.

In sum, Davidson explains why Rorty’s Davidson is wrong and Davidson’s Davidson is right. I don’t entirely follow, but then I’ve always thought Rorty was right.

If you like this, click through to YouTube for parts two through six.

Hat Tip: 3QD.


1
Oct 09

Rudolf Carnap goes MTV

Or rather, ends up on a kid’s educational dvd. By They Might Be Giants. Surely just as weird. I’m holding out, nonetheless, for a W.V. Quine action figure. With super karate chop–for cutting through both dogmas.


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