Application of philosophical methods.

ead and summarize with 200-300 words.

Readings:

The Nature of Learning: Recognition of Different Perspectives..4

Ideas of Interest From “The Nature of Learning”…..……………4

The Role of Facts In Understanding .………………………..……….5

“In the Laboratory With Agassiz,” by Samuel H. Scudder……7

Facts and Theories………………….……………………………………..13

Facts Are Often Theory-Dependent….……….…………………….14

Related Ideas…………………….………………………………………….18

Topics Worth Investigating……………..………………………………18

Answer preview

In the laboratory with Agassiz, we derive the importance of critically and relentlessly examining that which we think is factual to test whether indeed it is as facts have to relate to a much superior law to find validity. Facts and theories are interrelated. While truths are assumed to be independent and accurate statements, some theories do affirm facts while others reveal that there are facts which await discovery. Without the application of specific theories it is challenging to ascertain the assurance of facts; therefore, facts and arguments are dependent. Some of the ideas worth investigating are whether or not truths spring from theories, can facts which have a basis in different approaches get compared? Does the occurrence of various conceptual frameworks mean there are different facts involved? Philosophical thinking is massively detailed and explanatory.

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