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The #philosophy Review is a survey of posts in #philosophy. Learn more here!

I've seen some passionate arguments in #philosophy this week. It's easy to get caught up in an argument, but personally I am thankful that people care enough not just about truth but the right methods for seeking truth. Let's keep the ideas and debate flowing in #philosophy!

Selections for 12.8.2016:

Secrets of the Univers (Part 3)
@profitgenerator
https://steemit.com/philosophy/@profitgenerator/secrets-of-the-universe-part-3
Mathematical Facts are considered the bedrock of objectivity. @profitgenerator begs to differ. While his points are ones that many Mathematicians and Scientists would agree with, his conclusions are more controversial.

False Dichotomies rule the stage during this day... we should learn to recognize them... [logical fallacy]
@dwinblood
https://steemit.com/logic/@dwinblood/false-dichotomies-rule-the-stage-during-this-day-we-should-learn-to-recognize-them-logical-fallacy
As you peruse #philosophy on steemit, you must stay vigilant against logical fallacies. @dwinblood discusses False Dichotomy and illustrates with two familiar examples. While the topics are controversial, the point is to see that there are more than two perspectives on all issues.

Believing too much: In defence of credulity
@churdtzu
https://steemit.com/philosophy/@churdtzu/believing-too-much-in-defence-of-credulity
Can you be too skeptical? What about too credulous? @churdtzu asks: what is the right way to question a premis?

Honorable mention: Futurism geekout

Making a Mindclone of ourselves, is Steemit paving the way for Transcendence?
@sweetssj
https://steemit.com/philosophy/@sweetsssj/making-a-mindclone-of-ourselves-is-steemit-paving-the-way-for-transcendence
While this post is more speculative than philosophical, I am a singularity nerd. If that's a real thing anyway. I am glad to see @sweetssj using her influence to call attention to futurist ideas.

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