Pluralism About Truth In Early Chinese Philosophy: A Reflection On Wang ChongS Approach,
2011
University of Dayton
Pluralism About Truth In Early Chinese Philosophy: A Reflection On Wang ChongS Approach, Alexus Mcleod
Comparative Philosophy
The debate concerning truth in Classical Chinese philosophy has for the most part avoided the possibility that pluralist theories of truth were part of the classical philosophical framework. I argue that the Eastern Han philosopher Wang Chong (c. 25-100 CE) can be profitably read as endorsing a kind of pluralism about truth grounded in the concept of shi 實, or "actuality". In my exploration of this view, I explain how it offers a different account of the truth of moral and non-moral statements, while still retaining the univocality of the concept of truth (that is, that the concept amounts to …
Editor's Words,
2011
San Jose State University
Whole Set Of Volume 2 No 1 (2011) Of Comparative Philosophy,
2011
San Jose State University
Whole Set Of Volume 2 No 1 (2011) Of Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
No abstract provided.
Co-Creation Of Experiential Qualities,
2011
Chapman University
Co-Creation Of Experiential Qualities, Vuk Uskoković
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Cognitive sciences have been interminably in search for a consistent philosophical framework for the description of perceptual phenomena. Most of the frameworks in usage today fall in-between the extremes of constructivism and objective realism. However, whereas constructivist cognitive theories face difficulties when attempting to explain the experiential commonality of different cognitive entities, objectivistic theories fail in explaining the active role of the subject in the formation of experiences. This paper undertakes to compare and eventually combine these two major approaches to describing cognitive phenomena. It is argued that constructivist explanations inevitably refer to a ‘hidden’ ontological source of experience, and …
A Theory Of Mental Credit,
2011
Claremont McKenna College
A Theory Of Mental Credit, Jason Soll
CMC Senior Theses
Many philosophical subjects attempt to analyze the basis of human welfare. Theories of desert, distribution of property, and happiness tend to dominate philosophical discourse. Mental credit, which is the mental acquisition of credit for one’s accomplishments and the satisfaction one derives from this credit, is absent from this discourse despite its underlying role in the way people think about their lives. Mental credit is an eternal cognitive good that deserves thoughtful attention and pious decisions for implementation. The following theory of mental credit seeks to serve as a unifying theory for the mental calculations that guide life’s most imperative decisions, …
Free Will, Genuine Alternatives And Predictability,
2011
Claremont McKenna College
Free Will, Genuine Alternatives And Predictability, Laura Hagen
CMC Senior Theses
Through evaluating Hilary Bok’s argument from her essay Freedom and Practical Reason, I hope to shed light on the overall question of whether we can have free will if determinism is true. In the first two chapters I will fully explain and break down Bok’s argument for genuine epistemic alternatives. In chapter three I will evaluate the success of Bok’s arguments. Specifically, I will offer a variety of intuitive examples to show that epistemic unpredictability is not enough to make our alternatives genuine. I will then use more examples to consider the relative importance of unpredictability and endorsement to …
Reception Of Marxism In 20th Century Russia,
2011
Claremont McKenna College
Reception Of Marxism In 20th Century Russia, Aleksandr Grabovskiy
CMC Senior Theses
In my thesis I will study how the revolutionary philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels was received and interpreted by early 20th century Russian intellectuals in an attempt to reconcile orthodoxy with the real conditions present in Russia. Through analysis of documents spanning several decades of debate, I will trace the evolution of this discussion to unlock the logic that led to philosophy put to action in the form of revolution. Finally, I will evaluate how this logic fits into the historic trajectory described by Marxism.
Coaching Leaders: Co-Creating Purpose Based Innovation,
2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Coaching Leaders: Co-Creating Purpose Based Innovation, Connie I. Reimers-Hild
Kimmel Education and Research Center: Presentations and White Papers
The purpose of the presentation was to demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of coaching leaders in today's global economy. Leadership coaching has the potential to co-create innovation in organizations of all sizes. Three case studies were shared. In each example, Dr. Connie presented the effectiveness of her coaching program. Each case study demonstrated the power of leadership and innovation on the economy, society and individual.
The Strange Fruit Of 9/11,
2010
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Strange Fruit Of 9/11, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks and the larger psychological narrative and context of the attacks. Stoicism is considered as a viable response.
A Critique Of The Historiographical Construal Of America As A Christian Nation,
2010
Liberty University
A Critique Of The Historiographical Construal Of America As A Christian Nation, John David Wilsey
SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations
The Christian America thesis has grown in popularity over the past thirty years. This essay will critique the Christian America thesis, and instead offer the assertion that America was founded as a nation with religious liberty. Six lines of critique of the Christian America thesis will be presented, and the essay will attempt to show the significance of religious freedom in the founding. America‘s history points to a mixture of sacred and secular ideas. The nation is defined more realistically by religious freedom rather than a Christian identity. Evangelicals can approach those who do not share their faith commitment in …
Vol 1 No 2_Contents Page,
2010
San Jose State University
Vol 1 No 2_Contents Page, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
This page provides the table of contents of the current issue.
The Labyrinth Of Philosophy In Islam,
2010
University of Cambridge
The Labyrinth Of Philosophy In Islam, Nader El-Bizri
Comparative Philosophy
This paper focuses on the methodological issues related to the obstacles and potential horizons of approaching the philosophical traditions in Islam from the standpoint of comparative studies in philosophy, while also presenting selected case-studies that may potentially illustrate some of the possibilities of renewing the impetus of a philosophical thought that is inspired by Islamic intellectual history. This line of inquiry is divided into two parts: the first deals with questions of methodology, and the second focuses on ontology and phenomenology of perception, by way of offering pathways in investigating the history of philosophical and scientific ideas in Islam from …
Comparative Philosophy Vol 2 No 2 Contents Page,
2010
San Jose State University
Comparative Philosophy Vol 2 No 2 Contents Page, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
No abstract provided.
The Logic Of The Catuskoti,
2010
San Jose State University
The Logic Of The Catuskoti, Graham Priest
Comparative Philosophy
In early Buddhist logic, it was standard to assume that for any state of affairs there were four possibilities: that it held, that it did not, both, or neither. This is the catuskoti (or tetralemma). Classical logicians have had a hard time making sense of this, but it makes perfectly good sense in the semantics of various paraconsistent logics, such as First Degree Entailment. Matters are more complicated for later Buddhist thinkers, such as Nagarjuna, who appear to suggest that none of these options, or more than one, may hold. The point of this paper is to examine the matter, …
Confucianism And Virtue Ethics: Still A Fledgling In Chinese And Comparative Philosophy,
2010
San Francisco State University
Confucianism And Virtue Ethics: Still A Fledgling In Chinese And Comparative Philosophy, Justin Tiwald
Comparative Philosophy
The past couple of decades have witnessed a remarkable burst of philosophical energy and talent devoted to virtue ethical approaches to Confucianism, including several books, articles, and even high-profile workshops and conferences that make connections between Confucianism and either virtue ethics as such or moral philosophers widely regarded as virtue ethicists. Those who do not work in the combination of Chinese philosophy and ethics may wonder what all of the fuss is about. Others may be more familiar with the issues but have doubts about the fruitfulness of this line of inquiry. It is therefore worth asking whether a constructive …
Editor's Words,
2010
San Jose State University
Editor's Words, Bo Mou
Comparative Philosophy
The Journal Editor makes two explanatory notes on the form and content of the current issue, both of which are related to some distinguishing features of the Journal.
Whole Set Of Volume 1 No 2 (2010) Of Comparative Philosophy,
2010
San Jose State University
Whole Set Of Volume 1 No 2 (2010) Of Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
No abstract provided.
Vol 1 No 2 Information Page,
2010
San Jose State University
Vol 1 No 2 Information Page, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
This page provides some basic journal information (the constitution of the international editorial board of the journal, the identity of itsl publisher, its emphasis, coverage and orientation, etc.).
Vol 1 No 2 Cover Page,
2010
San Jose State University
Vol 1 No 2 Cover Page, Comparative Philosophy
Comparative Philosophy
This page provides the journal cover design, which can be used as the cover page of a hard copy of the whole or partial set of the contents of the current issue (vol 1, no 2) of the journal.
Heidegger The Magic Empiricist,
2010
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Heidegger The Magic Empiricist, Reeves Jordan
Honors Capstone Projects and Theses
No abstract provided.
