Minton – Philosophy: Paradox and Discovery

Book page: minton-philosophy-paradox-discovery

From: Quotes batch 15

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Concept

“A paradox is an argument which, from premises which are apparently true and by steps which are apparently valid, leads to a conclusion which is apparently false.” (p. 3)

Behavior

“To act rationally is to act in accordance with the best reasons available to the agent at the time of the decision.” (p. 112)

Game Theory

“In the Prisoner’s Dilemma, the paradox lies in the fact that individually rational choices lead to a collectively irrational outcome.” (p. 245)

Cognition

“Epistemology asks not just what we know, but how the structure of the mind validates the very possibility of knowledge.” (p. 89)

Memory

“Personal identity over time is often tethered to the continuity of memory; to forget entirely is, in a sense, to cease to be the same self.” (p. 156)