Accounts Quote by Hilary Kornblith
“What I hankered for was an account of knowledge which would do far more than get our intuitions about cases right; I wanted a kind of account which would somehow be explanatory.”
About This Quote
The speaker seeks an explanatory account of knowledge that goes beyond fitting intuitions, aiming for deeper understanding.
In simple terms: Desires a deeper explanatory model of knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Pursue explanatory frameworks.
Themes
epistemology
explanation
knowledge
theory
Mood
inquisitive
philosophical
Type
theoretical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- teaching
- policy development
Key Concepts
Explanatory models
intuitive fit
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an account explanatory?
- How to balance intuition and explanation?
A Different Perspective
Complex models may be less practical.
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