Melintas An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion
Vol. 24 No. 3 (2008)

THE EPISTEMIC PRIORITY OF SCIENCE

Wijaya, Irianto (Unknown)

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Publish Date
29 Dec 2008

Abstract

To clearly grasp the importance of science, we need to startacknowledging the value of knowledge as constituted by twocriteria: its utility and its reliability. However, there are questionsconcerning the interpretation of both notions. Fortunately, theproblem is solvable. The meaning of utility becomes clear whenwe distinguish between two possible forms of utility: expected andachieved utilities. The meaning of reliability becomes clear whenwe recognize which form of reliability is the one that is trulyachievable.

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Melintas An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion
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Abbrev

melintas

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Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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The aim of this Journal is to promote a righteous approach to exploration, analysis, and research on philosophy, humanities, culture and anthropology, phenomenology, ethics, religious studies, philosophy of religion, and theology. The scope of this journal allows for philosophy, humanities, ...