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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I'm curious, how do you use a branch of philosophy, that's concerned with the abstract theory of knowledge and the limits of human reasoning, in conversations?

it's epistemology, btw

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thank you for the correction. It can be applied in the Socratic method. I ask questions to understand someone's position and continue into how they came to those conclusions. At no point do I pressure for answers though. The idea is just to keep the person talking so you can understand their poimt of view to the best of your ability. It has a side effect of healthy personal reflection for all parties involved.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Alright, fair enough. The Socratic method I know and can respect. I still wouldn't call it epistemology, but at least I know what you mean now c: