Epistemology Outline
Introduction
Introduction
Schedule
What Epistemology is Good For?
Workshop Member Introduction
Theories
Manny Lehman
What is a Theory?
Who Develops Theories?
Combining Theories
Incorrect Theories
Choosing and Using a Theory
Small Group Theory Discussion(I)
Truth
Are Theories True?
Logic and Truth
Methodology
Proof
Godel's Incompleteness Theorem
Strength of a Theory
Agreement
Evidence
Competition and Underdetermination
Occam's Razor
Usefulness
Consistency
Popper and Kuhn
Lunch
What Can You Do With a Theory
Use the Theory
Support It
Show It Is Wrong
Compare It
Understand It
Translate It
Extend It
Use It Again
Small Group Theory Discussion (II)
Wrap Up
Wrap Up
Take Home Points
