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What is the difference between internalism and externalism?

In the field of epistemology internalism and externalism are the main methods by which we understand the world and acquire knowledge. Externalism, also sometimes termed inductive empiricism, is the observ...

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What is Rawls' Difference Principle? Why do people say it is not egalitarian?

John Rawls' vision of distributive justice entails his Difference Principle. The Difference Principle permits diverging from strict equality so long as the inequalities in question would make the least ad...

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What is more important, quoting philosophers or having my own opinions

IB philosophy is set out for you to become the philosopher. It is more important to have you own opinion on each topic, using philosophers ideas to back up your opinion rather than quoting them. It is les...

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What is Utilitarianism (according to Bentham)?

Created by Jeremy Bentham, it is a hedonistic (or in simpler words, pleasure driven) normative theory. We are basic animals driven by seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. Therefore, an action is morally go...

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What is the systems response to Searle’s Chinese Room argument?

The system response to Searle’s Chinese room maintains a functionalist position (mainly outlined by Jack Copeland) and argues that Searle fails to comprehend the actual and total function of the semantic ...

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