On External Criticism and External Praise, on Interpretive and Personal Charity — A Reply to M. Grygianiec Cover Image

O krytyce i pochwale zewnętrznej, o życzliwości interpretacyjnej i ludzkiej — w odpowiedzi Mariuszowi Grygiańcowi
On External Criticism and External Praise, on Interpretive and Personal Charity — A Reply to M. Grygianiec

Author(s): Katarzyna Paprzycka-Hausman
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Uniwersytet Warszawski - Wydział Filozofii i Socjologii, Instytut Filozofii
Keywords: epiphenomenalism; Davidson; anomalous monism

Summary/Abstract: The paper is a reaction to M. Grygianiec’s reply in a discussion sparked on by his paper on the status of the epiphenomenalism objection. I correct some misunderstandings. In addition I offer an intuitive summary of my reconstruction of the debate. I show that Grynianiec’s reply does not undermine the reconstruction. I argue that to the extent that (external) praise of Davidson’s ideas is possible, so is external criticism. Moreover, I argue that interpretative charity demands a charitable stance not only to Davidson but also to his critics.

  • Issue Year: 20/2012
  • Issue No: 1 (77)
  • Page Range: 117-125
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish
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