Nehemias Jimenez

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Epistemology

This is all my content that is directed towards the sub-discipline of philosophy called epistemology.

The Truth about Truth: Epistemology and Perspectives

The Truth about Truth: Epistemology and Perspectives

Part two of an introduction to epistemology! When we talk about what is true, in any realm (science, politics, ethics), we must be justified and certain of our truths. We clarify how we justify and where our justification comes from. Tune in to hear how Christians should philosophically understand truth!

Talking about Truth: Epistemology and Perspectives

Talking about Truth: Epistemology and Perspectives

The sub discipline of philosophy called epistemology is key to our acquisition of knowledge. When we talk about what is true, in any realm (science, politics, ethics), we must be justified and certain of our truths. Epistemology is then just as important in undermining other worldviews and cavalier assertions. Tune

Implicit Bias and the Use of Evidentialism vs Reliabilism

Implicit Bias and the Use of Evidentialism vs Reliabilism

Abstract What is implicit bias? And how exactly does it affect the way we perceive the world? Most importantly, if it has strong effects on perception, what philosophical ramifications does that have on our beliefs? These questions posed in the cognitive science field by philosopher Susanna Siegel should have very

Rorty on Pragmatism vs Realism

Rorty on Pragmatism vs Realism

Abstract Richard Rorty believes that there is ultimately one distinction between the two worldviews of pragmatism and realism. It’s found in the ways of thinking and imbuing meaning to one’s life which he calls solidarity and objectivity. Those who are pragmatist find meaning through solidarity whilst those who

William James on Belief and the Horns of Determinism

William James on Belief and the Horns of Determinism

Abstract In William James’ “The Will to Believe”, he lays out three categories of belief which he calls alive or dead, forced or avoidable, and momentous or trivial. These categories of belief lead James to have disagreements with Pascal and Clifford who both held to a view of emotions in

Descartes and Pierce’s Fundamental Differences on Belief

Descartes and Pierce’s Fundamental Differences on Belief

Abstract In “The fixation of belief” the four methods that one might use to settle a belief according to Pierce are the method of tenacity, the method of authority, the method of experience, and lastly the method of science. Descartes' view is that beliefs must be true and for