(March 15, 2012 at 1:42 pm)Rhythm Wrote: How much value do we assign a philosophical argument whose premise and assertions do not align with the world beyond the argument?
To the extent that error in such an argument is not obvious, some value must be attached regarding its potential to lead others into accepting false philosophical premises.
(March 15, 2012 at 1:42 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Pretty sure there's a component of demonstration..even in philosophy. But hell, maybe it is a fortress for whatever can be imagined.
If you mean demonstration as in physical evidence, then it would not be possible for a metaphysical statement since such a demand has already assumed certain metaphysical statements and any form of demonstration would be an attempt to prove/deny the antecedent.
However, demonstration regarding the internal consistency of the philosophy is not only possible but required.
