Category Archives: Ethics

The Bearing of Philosophy on Theorizing about Language – March 1985

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Admin

Epistemological considerations relevant to linguistics:1) Can a theory of language be built without allowing introspection?2) Is the real test of a theory of language peer acceptance or pragmatic power? (Science or technology?)3) Is there an intellectual test for truth? (There … Continue reading →

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Ethics

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle There is a rational back bone, that is to say there is a rule. The weakness of the moral sense philosophy is that just about anything can come out of it. Historically speaking much good came out … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon Mind vs the Humanist Mind

Posted on May 25, 1988 by Admin

We understand by comparison: The Book of Mormon mind will be compared with the mind of contemporary Humanism (which is not of one mind). Continue reading →

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Last Lecture

Posted on July 15, 1970 by Admin

July 15, 1970 Dr. Chauncey C. Riddle Chauncey C. Riddle, professor of philosophy at BYU, currently serves as dean of the Brigham Young University Graduate School. Dr. Riddle joined the BYU faculty in 1953. previous to his appointment as dean, … Continue reading →

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