Presentational and phenomenal forces of perception DOI Creative Commons
Paweł Grad

Episteme, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Abstract Contra both phenomenalists and anti-phenomenalists, I defend the following thesis in this paper: epistemic power of perceptual experience is grounded its presentational property that (i) uniquely possessed by good case (ii) essentially a phenomenal property. In §2, set ground for my argument elaborating on phenomenalist account phenomenology. §3, argue (against phenomenalism) first part presentation thesis: experience’s instances good, but not bad case. §4, anti-phenomenalists) second §5, address some potential objections to thesis. §6 concludes.

Язык: Английский

Explanatory Solutions to Skeptical Problems DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025

Abstract In Appearance & Explanation, Kevin McCain and Luca Moretti developed “Phenomenal Explanationism” (PE). PE is a theory of epistemic justification that combines an explanationist evidential support with appearance-based/phenomenal conception evidence. According to PE, matter what best explains our evidence, which ultimately consists appearances. Explanation it was argued complete internalist delivers on the promises other appearance-based theories while avoiding their pitfalls. One provides satisfactory response skepticism. However, in only PE’s external world skepticism discussed, discussion issue limited. Explanatory Solutions Skeptical Problems greatly expanded. This isn’t all though. readers will find also offers solutions host perennial skeptical problems, including problem criterion, regress justification, memory skepticism, inductive The promise displays responding these problems makes plain viable worthy careful consideration accepting internalism more generally doesn’t leave one without reasonable responses problems.

Язык: Английский

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Pyrrhonian Problems DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 52 - 73

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter displays Phenomenal Explanationism’s (PE) solution to two classic Pyrrhonian skeptical problems: the problem of criterion and Agrippa’s Trilemma (the regress problem). With respect PE offers a non-skeptical that is superior particularism, methodism, skepticism in it solves without begging question. When comes provides foundationalist response. That say, allows for justification end beliefs are themselves justified but not on basis other beliefs. Further, explained why response this provided by arbitrary.

Язык: Английский

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Humean Problems DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 118 - 142

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract The focus of this chapter is the Humean problem induction. It argued that Phenomenal Explanationism (PE) provides a satisfying response to inductive skepticism. However, an analogous arises for PE—the challenge providing reasons thinking explanatory virtues are truth-conducive. argues PE has resources overcoming further as well. offers in fact circular, but it kind circularity involved solving these skeptical problems not vicious. solutions final ones offered book. They help solidify viability PE’s addressed earlier chapters and display extent its anti-skeptical power.

Язык: Английский

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Memory Problems DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100 - 117

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter explains Phenomenal Explanationism’s (PE) responses to two forms of memory skepticism: skepticism about the past and concerning reliability faculty itself. Concerning first problem, contends that many (perhaps infinite) ages world could be only a small portion those would actually amount genuine skeptical threat. Once it is made clear non-skeptical age range for vastly larger than one, appears we have good reason reject past. With respect second attacks on are limited in key ways. these limitations recognized, PE provides think reliable.

Язык: Английский

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The Cartesian Problem DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 74 - 99

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter begins by getting clear on the nature of skeptical argument for external world skepticism. The relationship between arguments that rely closure principles and underdetermination is explored. shows how Phenomenal Explanationism (PE) offers a unified response to both forms argument. then argues overly simple hypotheses can be dismissed because they cannot match explanatory power our common-sense view world. also includes an thinking explanation offered superior all relevant competitors (the are sufficiently sophisticated avoid problem with hypotheses). It this reason justified, unsound.

Язык: Английский

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Phenomenal Explanationism Revisited Part I DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 7 - 25

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter clarifies the account of evidence and possession included in Phenomenal Explanationism (PE). In particular it explains that all ultimate consists appearances. After arguing various conceptions appearances are mistaken, makes clear non-factive mental states with propositional content, mind-to-world direction fit, phenomenal force. Finally, distinguishes between three important classes their features. While each kind appearance provides some positive epistemic support for its they differ considerably degree provided. Mere seemings provide minimal paired slightly more support, presentational highest appearances—when undefeated knowledge-level justification.

Язык: Английский

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Phenomenal Explanationism Revisited Part II DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 26 - 51

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter completes discussion of Phenomenal Explanationism (PE) as a theory epistemic justification. In particular, the explanationist account evidential fit is formulated and various finer points are discussed such relevant notion explanation what it takes for an to be best. Once details PE firmly in hand turns toward explication how applies kinds Specifically, discusses number cases perceptual, memorial, testimonial, introspective, inferential, priori justification yields intuitively correct results each case.

Язык: Английский

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Explanations and Skeptical Problems DOI
Kevin McCain

Oxford University Press eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract This chapter provides an overview of the book. It briefly introduces Phenomenal Explanationism (PE), which is internalist theory epistemic justification holding that all ultimate evidence consists appearances and support a matter explanatory relations. The clarifies broad sort skeptical challenges will be focus In particular, it made clear problems being discussed are each targeting propositional justification. general features explanationism discussed. And outline rest book along with short summaries chapters follow provided.

Язык: Английский

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Presentational and phenomenal forces of perception DOI Creative Commons
Paweł Grad

Episteme, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Abstract Contra both phenomenalists and anti-phenomenalists, I defend the following thesis in this paper: epistemic power of perceptual experience is grounded its presentational property that (i) uniquely possessed by good case (ii) essentially a phenomenal property. In §2, set ground for my argument elaborating on phenomenalist account phenomenology. §3, argue (against phenomenalism) first part presentation thesis: experience’s instances good, but not bad case. §4, anti-phenomenalists) second §5, address some potential objections to thesis. §6 concludes.

Язык: Английский

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