1. McDowell on External Reasons.
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Brunero, John
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EXTERNALISM (Philosophy of mind) , *PHILOSOPHERS , *THOUGHT & thinking , *REASONING , *DEBATE , *EXPLANATION , *COGNITIVE science - Abstract
The article discusses issues related to the paper of philosopher John McDowell, being a good objection to the argument of Bernard Williams against externalism. It mentions the significant contribution of the paper to the debate over the existence of external reasons. It presents the author's view concerning the appeal to conversion by McDowell and the latter's positive account which do not seriously engage with the views of Williams about reasons and explanations. The article further examines McDowell's reply to the argument of William.
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- 2008
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