Some Limits of Non-dualism

Gross, Alan G.

Volume 8 · Number 2 · Pages 242–246

< Previous Paper · Next Paper >

Some Limits of Non-dualism

Alan G. Gross

Abstract

Context: Josef Mitterer’s non-dualism advocates a method of analysis as distinct from a metaphysical position. As such it bears resemblance to my earlier work. Problem: Is there only the world of discourse or is there a sense in which some facts and some theories are beyond argument and will remain so? Approach: In my analysis I try to apply Mitterer’s ideas to science, philosophy, and literary criticism. Results: I claim that it is not possible to argue against certain scientific facts or against scientific progress. The same holds for philosophy and literature. Implications: Some claims about science appear to be inconsistent with Mitterer’s non-dualist model, according to which validity-claims are limited to interpretations. Also, in literature, Mitterer’s claim that “text is neutralistic” does not apply.

Key words: Argumentation, consensus, DNA, Bruno Latour

Citation

Gross A. G. (2013) Some limits of non-dualism. Constructivist Foundations 8(2): 242–246. http://constructivist.info/8/2/242

Export article citation data: Plain Text · BibTex · EndNote · Reference Manager (RIS)

References

Crews F. (2001) Postmodern pooh. North Point Press, New York. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Frost R. (1964) Complete poems. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, New York. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Gross A. G. (1990) The rhetoric of science. Harvard University Press, Cambridge MA. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Haak S. (2003) Defending science – within reason: Between scientism and cynicism. Prometheus Books, Amherst NY. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Holmes F. L. (2001) Meselson, Stahl, and the replication of DNA: A history of “The most beautiful experiment in biology.” Yale University Press, New Haven. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Hume D. (1955) An inquiry concerning human understanding. Bobbs-Merrill, Indianapolis. Originally published in 1748. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Latour B. (1980) Three little dinosaurs or a sociologist’s nightmare. Fundamenta Scientiaie 1: 79–85. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Meselson M. & Stahl F. W. (1958) The replication of DNA in Escherichia coli. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 44: 671–682. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Mitterer J. (2013) “On interpretation.” Constructivist Foundations 8(2): 143–147. http://www.univie.ac.at/constructivism/journal/8/2/143.mitterer. German original: “Über Interpretation.” In: Riegler A. & Weber S. (eds.) (2010) Die Dritte Philosophie. Velbrück, Weilerswist: 286–296.

Ptolemy (1984) Ptolemy’s almagest. Translated by G. J. Toomer. Springer-Verlag, New York. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Watson J. D. & Crick F. H. C. (1953) A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid. Nature 171: 737–738. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Watson J. D. & Crick F. H. C. (1953) Genetical implications of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid. Nature 171: 964–967. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Woolgar S. & Latour B. (1979) Laboratory life. Sage, London. ▸︎ Google︎ Scholar

Comments: 0

To stay informed about comments to this publication and post comments yourself, please log in first.

LATEST ISSUES

FOLLOW US

Abstract

Citation

Similar articles

References

Comments: 0