In a conversation the participants are not engaged in an inquiry or a debate; there is no ‘truth’ to be discovered, no proposition to be proved, no conclusion sought. They are not concerned to inform, to persuade, or to refute one another, and therefore the cogency of their utterances does not depend upon their all … Continue reading In a Conversation the Participants Are Not Engaged in an Inquiry Michael Oakeshott
Gurteen Knowledge Blog May 29, 2024, 09:31Intellectual humility and open-mindedness are vital for constructive dialogue. Polarization and confirmation bias hinder productive conversations on complex issues. Asking How could you or I be wrong about this? promotes self-reflection, critical thinking, and openness to alternative perspectives. Knowledge Letter: Issue: 288 (Subscribe)Tags: beliefs (67) | questions (24) | refutation … Continue reading How Could You or I Be Wrong About This? A crucial question to ask in a conversation
Congruence, Coherence, and Contingent Truth The Roots of the Scientific Method Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Science aims to uncover the truths of the natural world through careful observation and experimentation. However, it’s essential to acknowledge … Continue reading The Fallibility of Science Understanding the limits and strengths of science
The History of the Socratic Method How Could We Be Wrong? Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The Socratic elenchus is a method of refutation rooted in ancient Greek philosophy. It challenges assumptions through questioning, often exposing … Continue reading The Socratic Elenchus A tool for intellectual discovery