Arguing against the validity of reason - D'Souza - Kant

[saden1]

This captured all that needs to be said on the matter.

If one is going to argue that the senses and reason are invalid and incapable of grasping reality, then what is the arguer relying on?

D'Souza is self-defeating by using reason to argue against reason itself not our perception of reason. This man can not be taken seriously on the subject of philosophy or others. He gets an F in Philosophy.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by saden1

This captured all that needs to be said on the matter.



D'Souza is self-defeating by using reason to argue against reason itself not our perception of reason. This man can not be taken seriously on the subject of philosophy or others. He gets an F in Philosophy.

That's what I took from the article as the main slap down.

Still an interesting point to ponder.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

That's what I took from the article as the main slap down.

Still an interesting point to ponder.

If you're interesting in even more interesting things to ponder pick yourself up a copy of History Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell and/or A History of Western Philosophy by Will Durant.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by saden1

If you're interesting in even more interesting things to ponder pick yourself up a copy of History Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell and/or A History of Western Philosophy by Will Durant.

Thanks, I'll certainly have a look.

Here's my recommendation:

Peter Kreeft: What Would Socrates Do?

Richard Dawkins: The Greatest Show on Earth

Jeffrey Satinover: The Quantum Brain

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by saden1

This captured all that needs to be said on the matter.



D'Souza is self-defeating by using reason to argue against reason itself not our perception of reason. This man can not be taken seriously on the subject of philosophy or others. He gets an F in Philosophy.

I am not sure that is a fair characterization of the quoted statement of D'Souza. If that is, in fact, D'Souza's point. I agree with you.