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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Epistemology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • The concept of deep disagreement is increasingly discussed, often assuming it is rationally irresolvable.
  • Current theories of deep disagreement lack clear definitions and rely on concepts like hinge propositions or epistemic principles.
  • The intuition that some disagreements resist rational resolution is central to the deep disagreement debate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a precise theory of rationally irresolvable disagreement.
  • To propose replacing the concept of deep disagreement with rationally irresolvable disagreement for clearer analysis.
  • To challenge the view that rational attitudes are always sufficient for resolving disagreements.

Main Methods:

  • Critical assessment of the existing literature on deep disagreement.
  • Detailed explication of rationality and resolvable disagreement.
  • Development of a theoretical framework for rationally irresolvable disagreement, illustrated with examples.

Main Results:

  • A formal theory of rationally irresolvable disagreement is presented.
  • Rationally irresolvable disagreement is shown to be a more clearly definable and useful concept than deep disagreement.
  • The proposed approach offers advantages over existing theories focusing on hinge propositions or epistemic principles.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of rationally irresolvable disagreement offers a more robust framework for understanding certain types of intractable disagreements.
  • Adopting this framework can lead to more precise philosophical analysis and a better understanding of the limits of rational resolution.
  • This work advocates for a shift in focus from 'deep disagreement' to 'rationally irresolvable disagreement' in philosophical discourse.