Johnathan54

Well, considering the alternatives... I have read Atlas, Fountainhead, and The Virtue of Selfishness. Also The Sword of Truth series. So I'd say my knowledge of Objectivism and Rationalism is high enough to be dangerous. As for my mistake, The book we're using has Reason listed under the heading of Rationalism. The First of the Books arguments was Plato and his Allegory of the Cave. One sub-heading is "Plato and the Role of Reason". So any mistakes I make are because of what I am getting from the book. From what I can tell so far, Feminism Epistemology is about how gender roles shape knowledge. I still have yet to read that section. Thanks for your help so far!

Here is the terms of the paper and the definition of Reason that the book provides. 1) What epistemological theory do you find most defensible and reasonable? 2) Why do you believe this is so? (Remember, “Because I like it” is not a sound justification! What are the strengths of this theory vs. others?) Use references to the ideas/concepts of 3 (no more than 4) philosophers in answering this question. You can use material from some of the philosophers to explain why you discount their thinking. In developing your argument, use your own examples for support, not just those provided by the philosopher. 3) Defend your choice by thoroughly explaining one of the substantial (not a short excerpt) readings in this chapter that supports your choice. Use material and terms from the passage correctly and ethically, depending completely on summary, not quoting, to explain the philosopher’s ideas. In developing your argument, use your own examples for support, not just those provided by the philosopher. The over view of Rationalism "Reason is the Primary or Most Superior Source of Knowledge about Reality" The two opposing sides as I see them are Empiricism ( Senses and experience tells us about reality), and Skepticism ( nothing is real). I'd love to drink my way through the paper, but unfortunately I can't stand the taste of alcohol or I would! I will point out that the very terms of the paper point to Rationality as the most defensible. Point 3 above I can deal with, but part of my paper will be shooting down the two opposing sides that I stated. That's the part I need some help with.

I'm in a Philosophy class an my college and I have to write a paper defending Reason as an Epistemological Choice. My other choices were Empiricism, Skepticism, Feminism, Pragmatism and maybe one or 2 others. So far my argument is that Reason is the best choice because in order for anyone to "convert" you, they must appeal to your reason. Can anyone help with some other argument choices? I've only got a little over 1 page now and need 4-5. And I need to defend Reason, not Objectivism. Obj. is more a value based system where as this paper is more about Reason as a means to true Knowledge. So far in the textbook the main names behind Reason are Socrates and Rene DesCart (not sure on the spelling of either). Mostly I want to be able to defend my position to the attack of the Empiricist as put forth by Locke, Berkley and Hume. The Pragmatists and Skeptics I think I can deal with as well as Feminist Epist. Any help would be most appreciated! RK