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Epistemology and the Pandemic
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The pandemic has highlighted the importance of epistemology in political theory. People can't deduce the properties of the virus from their political theories nor can they deduce the best policies to follow during the pandemic. Understanding the four strands of evidence can help individuals gain a basic understanding of the pandemic and make informed decisions.
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The pandemic has brought issues of epistemology to the forefront of political issues, and it is important to understand the four strands of science in order to gain a basic understanding of the pandemic and the benefits of the individual in relation to the collective.
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The pandemic has brought issues of epistemology to the forefront of political issues, and it is important to understand the four strands of science in order to gain a basic understanding of the pandemic and the benefits of the individual in relation to the collective.
ChapterEpistemology and the Pandemic
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker believes that the proponents of evolution should focus on explaining why certain theories, such as Lamarckism, are not true and address deeper questions like animal consciousness and rights.
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The speaker believes that the proponents of evolution should focus on explaining why certain theories, such as Lamarckism, are not true and address deeper questions like animal consciousness and rights. These limitations have been uncovered by Darwin’s theory of evolution which should be used to disprove false Lamarckian theories.