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Is Derek Parfit a Speculative Realist?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

The term Speculative Realism designates an apparently new trend or movement within philosophy. The term is said to have been coined in 2006 by Ray Brassier1 in preparation for a conference held at Goldsmiths College, London, in April, 2007. Participants … Continue reading →

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A Characteristic of Freedom

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Everyone knows what freedom is; everyone knows what it is to be free. That is until it is realized that distinctions such as freedom to and freedom from make it a bit more difficult to know what precisely the term … Continue reading →

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A Characteristic of Truth

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

There are many theories pertaining to what precisely is a truth as well as what it is that makes a truth true, but none of that is what will be discussed here. Similarly, whether truths are propositions, facts, statements, or … Continue reading →

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