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Chris Ranalli1, Thirza Lagewaard1
1Department of Philosophy Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands.
This paper clarifies deep disagreements, distinguishing them from other disputes. It reviews prominent theories and introduces a new Hybrid account for understanding fundamental worldview conflicts.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Science
- Epistemology
- Social Philosophy
Background:
- Disagreements can stem from fundamental differences in beliefs, values, or worldviews.
- Understanding the nature of these 'deep disagreements' is crucial for philosophical and social analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically overview existing theories of deep disagreement.
- To differentiate deep disagreements from other types of disagreement (peer, persistent, widespread).
- To introduce a novel Hybrid account of deep disagreement.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of existing theories.
- Conceptual clarification of disagreement types.
- Theoretical synthesis to propose a Hybrid account.
Main Results:
- Deep disagreements are distinct from peer, persistent, or widespread disagreements.
- Critique of Wittgensteinian and Fundamental Epistemic Principle accounts.
- Introduction of a Hybrid account offering a nuanced perspective.
Conclusions:
- Deep disagreements represent a unique category of conflict rooted in fundamental worldviews.
- The proposed Hybrid account provides a more comprehensive framework for understanding these disagreements.
- Further exploration into the varying depths of deep disagreements is warranted.
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