Moore's proof, theory-ladenness of perception, and many proofs

被引:6
作者
Walker, Mark [1 ]
机构
[1] New Mexico State Univ, Richard L Hedden Chair Adv Philosoph Studies, Las Cruces, NM 88003 USA
关键词
Moore; Skepticism; Proof of an external world; SKEPTICISM;
D O I
10.1007/s11098-019-01304-1
中图分类号
B [哲学、宗教];
学科分类号
01 ; 0101 ;
摘要
I argue that if we allow that Moore's Method, which involves taking an ordinary knowledge claim to support a substantive metaphysical conclusion, can be used to support Moore's proof an external world, then we should accept that Moore's Method can be used to support a variety of incompatible metaphysical conclusions. I shall refer to this as "the problem of many proofs". The problem of many proofs, I claim, stems from the theory-ladenness of perception. I shall argue further that this plethora of proofs for incompatible positions leads to a darker form of skepticism, one which maintains that each of the dogmatic views is probably false. We will conclude by considering various ways a Moorean might respond to these difficulties.
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