The x-phi(les): unusual insights into the nature of inquiry
Authors:
Jonathan M. Weinberg
Affiliation:
a Department of Philosophy, Indiana University, Sycamore Hall 026, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA b Department of Philosophy, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID 83725, USA
Abstract:
Experimental philosophy is often regarded as a category mistake. Even those who reject that view typically see it as irrelevant to standard philosophical projects. We argue that neither of these claims can be sustained and illustrate our view with a sketch of the rich interconnections with philosophy of science.