Lecture 2: Empirical Philosophy & Experimental Philosophy

Lecture 2: Empirical Philosophy & Experimental Philosophy

Ross Colebrook, Baruch College

Multiple Choice

True or false: Prinz thinks intuitions are a direct reflection of conceptual truths

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or false: Prinz thinks conceptual analysis is a form of observation

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or false: Prinz thinks that empirical methods can investigate normative questions.

• True

• False

Open Ended

In your own words, what's the difference between empirical philosophy and experimental philosophy?

Open Ended

Prinz argues against the view that empirical methods cannot address (1) foundational epistemological questions, (2) conceptual questions or (3) normative questions. Explain one of his responses to (1), (2), or (3) in your own words (hint: pp. 192-194)