Philosophy and the Understanding of Ignorance

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Language

English

Abstract

The question of whether we can determine what we do not know is one that has interested many philosophers. Skepticism, types of ignorance, knowledge that has existed in the past or will exist in the future and knowledge of history, truth, science and human consciousness are among topics discussed. The question of whether knowledge is even desirable in all cases is examined with the question of why human beings have such a difficult time getting along without killing one another. UNESCO's philosophical program is also discussed.

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Publication Year

1995

Publication Date

1995

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ISSN

0392-1921

Physical Description

vol. 43, n. 169, pp. 23-36

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Philosophy and the Understanding of Ignorance, dans Science & Ignorance, consulté le 21 Novembre 2024, https://ignorancestudies.inist.fr/s/science-ignorance/item/5411

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