MA in Philosophy, Dissertation October 4th 2024 11,999 Words Abstract This dissertation is an exploration of the state of discourse surrounding the nature of consciousness in both science and philosophy for the purpose of determining where consciousness studies currently fall within Thomas Kuhn’s framework of the structure of scientific revolutions. After laying out Kuhn’s framework […]
Many people approach philosophy like a hermit crab collecting shells or a bowerbird decorating its nest, accumulating ideas that either reinforce their existing worldview or serve to construct a coherent one they can proudly display. These individuals often seem more focused on building an intellectual structure to defend or showcase their beliefs than on genuinely […]
Are the human sciences inseparable from the exercise of power? 1,819 words March 14th 2024 Introduction In this essay, I will be answering the question of whether the human sciences are inseparable from the exercise of power. In order to do so we must first define power. I will briefly summarize a few potential definitions […]
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