MULT10016 Study Guide - Final Guide: Manichaeism, Thought Experiment, French Revolution
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Objectives, outcomes & central theme of the subject. Students who complete this subject should be able to identify important milestones and individuals in the history of reason. Eg. process of reasoning on terrorism for muslim fundamentalist = diff. to that of atheist: social, political & economic forces. Heuristic rule of thumb: what is the least controversial premise i can use to get me to the concl. Plato is a rationalist: rational knowledge is a priori, we remember/ recollect all knowledge when we reason, a connection w. sensory experience but not essential, knowledge is having reasons to back up your true opinion. Plato"s definition: reason is a mental capacity that: reliably leads to true judgements, is distinct from normal sensory experience, forms part of the essential core of our minds, is clearly shown when we do maths. The recollection view: all inquiry + learning is but recollection: when we get" something understand a concl.
