Philosophy For Our Times Is rationality a delusion? | Sophie Archer, Timothy Williamson and Nina Power
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Jul 19, 2022 AI Snips
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Teach Reasoning To Shift Power
- Timothy Williamson suggests improving reasoning requires better education and practice.
- He sees educating the less practiced as part of changing entrenched power structures.
Values Can Mask Abuse
- Williamson warns genuine values like kindness can be abused as rhetorical cover.
- Distinguish genuine reasons from merely perceived reasons to avoid being misled.
Weigh Evidence And Stay Open
- Nina Power urges dialogue and discernment: evaluate evidence and change minds when warranted.
- She emphasizes weighing experts' claims while recognizing reasons to distrust authorities.