Difference between revisions of "Fallacies Of Philosophy"
From Critiques Of Libertarianism
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=== Claiming that math is an example of objective truth === | === Claiming that math is an example of objective truth === | ||
− | I frequently see thing such as | + | I frequently see thing such as: |
"2+2=4 is true whether or not you or I believe it. It's objectively true." | "2+2=4 is true whether or not you or I believe it. It's objectively true." | ||
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Nor are humans capable of objectivity or recognizing an objective truth. The best we have is intersubjective corroboration. | Nor are humans capable of objectivity or recognizing an objective truth. The best we have is intersubjective corroboration. | ||
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+ | Another caveat: I don't know where people get the philosophical idea that math is objectively true. I haven't seen it attributed. | ||
=== Presuming that clear and sharp categories can be used as a starting point. === | === Presuming that clear and sharp categories can be used as a starting point. === |