Metaphysics

David Kelley, “Objectivity: Metaphysical and Epistemological” [Atlas Intellectuals]

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This unit of the Atlas Intellectuals course on Objectivity features David Kelley (Ph.D., Princeton University) on “Objectivity: Metaphysical and Epistemological”. Dr. Kelley is the founder of The Atlas Society. In this lecture, he distinguishes between objective, subjective, and intrinsic approaches to thinking and argues that objectivity is a cardinal human value. The concept of objectivity has two meanings: […]

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Francis Bacon’s “Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed”

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Stephen Hicks summarizes Ayn Rand’s metaphysics and epistemology with a quotation from Francis Bacon. This is from Part 12 of his Philosophy of Education course. Previous: Cognitive tabula rasa. Next: Human nature: mind/body integration, volition, reason and emotion, tabula rasa morally. Return to the Philosophy of Education page. Return to the StephenHicks.org main page.

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