The comments about context and situatedness remind me of my inorganic chemistry textbook. It spent a significant amount of time comparing and contrasting different theories for the electonic structures of atoms and molecules. These theories were developed from different frameworks and explain distinct observations.
However, there is some conflict and overlap between them. The textbook listed the strength's, weaknesses, and limitations of each theory. This practice provided a greater depth of understanding. I think there is a similar procedure in philosophy for discussing the contributions of various philosophers. In both disciplines, a story is considered valuable either for its ability to say something meaningful within a context or about a new unexplored area/context.
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The comments about context
The comments about context and situatedness remind me of my inorganic chemistry textbook. It spent a significant amount of time comparing and contrasting different theories for the electonic structures of atoms and molecules. These theories were developed from different frameworks and explain distinct observations.
However, there is some conflict and overlap between them. The textbook listed the strength's, weaknesses, and limitations of each theory. This practice provided a greater depth of understanding. I think there is a similar procedure in philosophy for discussing the contributions of various philosophers. In both disciplines, a story is considered valuable either for its ability to say something meaningful within a context or about a new unexplored area/context.