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Virtue Epistemology and Feeling Normal

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Abigail

Virtue Epistemology and Feeling Normal I’ve got a funny feeling this is not a trendy topic. Oh well. Here goes. Epistemology, the logos of episteme, is philosophy’s term for theory (or theories) of knowledge. In modern times (that is, from … Continue reading →

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“Philosophy is Learning How to Die”

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Abigail

“Philosophy is Learning How to Die” Socrates said that about philosophy, in front of his grieving student/disciples, at the hour when he was to down the lethal hemlock served him by the jailer. Death was the sentence passed on him … Continue reading →

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