The Epistemological Skyhook

Determinism, Naturalism, and Self-Defeat

Jim Slagle (University of Portland, USA)

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Routledge
18 December 2020

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Series: Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy

Throughout philosophical history, there has been a recurring argument to the effect that determinism, naturalism, or both are self-referentially incoherent. By accepting determinism or naturalism, one allegedly acquires a reason to reject determinism or naturalism. The Epistemological Skyhook brings together, for the first time, the principal expressions of this argument, focusing primarily on the last 150 years. This book addresses the versions of this argument as presented by Arthur Lovejoy, A.E. Taylor, Kurt Gödel, C.S. Lewis, Norman Malcolm, Karl Popper, J.R. Lucas, William Hasker, Thomas Nagel, Alvin Plantinga, and others, along with the objections presented by their many detractors. It concludes by presenting a new version of the argument that synthesizes the best aspects of the others while also rendering the argument immune to some of the most significant objections made to it.

By: Jim Slagle (University of Portland USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367737061
ISBN 10: 036773706X
Series: Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 18 December 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction to the Skyhook 2. Defining Terms 3. Paradox Lost 4. Eliminationist Rhetoric (or, Truth Takes the Hindmost) 5. Mental Problems 6. Knowledge and Normativity 7. Language Games 8. Popper Function 9. Being Thomas Nagel 10. Epistemology Supernaturalized 11. Leftovers 12. Object Lessons 13. An A Priori Teleological Argument Conclusion

Jim Slagle is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Portland and George Fox University in Oregon. He has published articles in several journals, including Philosophia and Logique et Analyse.