in point of epistemological footing the physical objects and the gods differ only in degree and not in kind. Both sorts of entities enter our conception only as cultural posits. The myth of physical objects is epistemologically superior to most in that it has proved more efficacious than other myths as a device for working a manageable structure into the flux of experience. W.V.O.Quine
2007-01-29 16:55:43 · 11 answers · asked by neil s 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It's kind of a complicated way to put it. All experiences, even those with Gods, are relative. Physical experiences prove more valid because more people experience them, and they tend not to be debated, although perspectives may differ as with Gods.
2007-01-29 17:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't "working a manageable structure into the flux of experience" the meaning of having a successful life? Personal beliefs and thoughts are completely besides the question, aren't they? If you can make it work ya can't say it don't...
2007-01-30 01:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by donna_pavina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This requires to be studied in detail, to do justice to the thought of W.V.O.Quine !
In the materialistic world we tend to think & give importance to what our senses bring to the mind for conparision with our memory, and judge them with our intelect.
but when God comes to the discussion then we should also consider the spiritual acpect other wise it will not be complete!. here our concept of god should not be limited to the physical and material aspect! since the we will be dealing with only the manifested part of him.(so I do not thingk it can be epistemologically superior) .
2007-01-30 01:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by mr.kotiankar 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every thing around us materialistic started as a thought in our brains sure we have thought about god now for ever only we haven't been able to figure out how to create him. when we do he will be as real as a spoon. ;)
2007-01-30 01:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now I feel stupid,.......thanks........I only know about half those words....What does epistemological mean anyway?
2007-01-30 01:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, okay, we can see stuff so it's probably real and we can't see god so no one can tell if god is real.
Not a new concept and not terribly insightful either.
2007-01-30 01:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Somebody needs to tell him to take the marbles out of his mouth.
2007-01-30 01:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That quote hurts my tiny brain.
2007-01-30 00:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by RiverGirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you understand this?
2007-01-30 01:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by goodquestion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
arrogant !
2007-01-30 01:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by mingo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋