Arthur Witherall's research while affiliated with University of Melbourne and other places

Publications (8)

Article
Although the argument against the neo-Darwinian theory of evolution presented by Stephen R. L. Clark in From Athens to Jerusalem is based upon sound principles, it fails to provide an a priori refutation. If it did work, it would refute all objective scientific theories, since all of them make consciousness and subjectivity, as Clark characterises...
Thesis
It is often sensible, coherent and true to deny that certain things exist. When talking about fictional characters, imaginary objects of thought, and impossible things, it is also appropriate to attribute specific features which distinguish these subjects of discourse. Sometimes it is important to make such attributions in order to ascertain whethe...

Citations

... In the beginning, from what we know from written records, the frameworks of thoughts on human behavior and cognition may have originated from a metaphysical question, why is there something instead of nothing [10]. Attempts to derive a rational answer only yield more questions than answers, thereby creating a variety of narratives such as universal laws and teleology [11]. One of the derivative questions is about our knowledge, where does it come from, experience or inference. ...