On the Role of Authority in Answering Questions

On the Role of Authority in Answering Questions

Topic:Philosophy
Posted on:Aug 19 2015
Captured by:David J
Method:Dictation

An answer necessarily proceeds from authority. Therefore an answer is constrained by that authority. Philosophy endeavors to answer the question.

I need to draw the connections between question and answer in the role of philosophy. I must do this only after I have built a logical case for the limitations.

A question is an appeal to an authority. An answer is an expression of authority. These two propositions must be illustrated. A question about a competing authority necessarily negates the second by its appeal to the first.

 

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