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A Distinction between Scientisms

In the opening chapter, “0,” of his Scholastic Metaphysics. A Contemporary Introduction,* Edward Feser tells us (pp. 9-10) that Of course, not every contemporary analytic philosopher welcomes the revival of old-fashioned metaphysics. There are those who decry it in the … Continue reading

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The Physicalism of David Papineau: A First Impression

1. Following a link provided in an April 9th, 20103, post, “KCL’s David Papineau Interviewed…,” in Leiter Reports: A Philosophical Blog, I found myself reading Richard Marshall’s 3am Magazine interview of David Papineau. This was, I blush to admit, the … Continue reading

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