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WikiProject Philosophy task list

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Optimism should have a separate page that focuses on the philosophical idea of optimism and distinguishes the philosophical view from "positive thinking" and other everyday uses of the word.
Philosophy of social science, has some okay points but requires elaboration on Wittgenstein and Winch, perhaps other linguistic critiques, whether logical positivist or postmodernist.
Exchange value needs to be redone, it shouldn't be under 'Marxist theory'- although it's an important component of Marxist theory it's also vital for all economics. That said the article's weight on Marx is also absurd.
German Idealism and the articles related to it may need to be rewritten or expanded to avoid undue weight on Arthur Schopenhauer.
Protected values first section confuses right action and values and needs a copy edit, moving and wikifying
Quality (philosophy) needs a more clear explanation.
Socratic dialogues could do with some tidying and clarification. See the talk page for one suggested change.
Problem of universals: The introductory definition is (perhaps) fixed. But, the article is poor. Check out the German version.
Teleology: the article is shallow and inconsistent.
Existentialism: the quality of this article varies wildly and is in desperate need of expert attention.
Analytic philosophy This is a very major topic, but still has several sections which are stubs, and several topics which are not covered.
Lifeworld A philosophical concept that seems to have fallen exclusively into the hands of the sociologists. Could use some attention; it's a major and complex issue in phenomenology.
Perception Needs the attention of philosophically minded Wikipedians. This is only the start of an overhaul of perception and related articles.

We make maximum sense of the words and thoughts of others when we interpret in a way that optimises agreement

Donald Davidson, On the very idea of a conceptual schema, in Inquiries into truth an interpretation, Ch. 13

Admin star, from an Aztec Stone of the Sun - beware the power!

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Fix the Foucault section of truth

A much deserved award

Banno - For your persistence and effort in the recent affair, I award you the RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Your hard work does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. --best, kevin ···Kzollman | Talk··· 02:52, September 13, 2005 (UTC)

I award the **Star of Sophia** Barnstar to Banno for taking on the impossible task of trying to **administer** a Web encyclopedia which is defined by almost-complete-anarchy, constant quarreling, edit wars, and other irresponsible madness
Lacatosias 00:43, 13 March 2006

An aid to criticism

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Some people think…; Some say that…; means I think this next bit is wrong.

Most people think…; Experts agree that…; means I think this next bit is right.

Essentially, (followed by a trite explanation) means I couldn’t be bothered doing a decent job on this bit

In fact, (followed by some statement) means that the statement is certainly wrong.

Anyone who has read the topic (or book or author) will know that… Means I havn’t read it, so I’ll just make this next bit up….

Controversial means I don't like it, but cannot figure out quite why.

Arguably means I'm afraid you'll argue this point, so I'll say arguably in hopes I can slip it by.

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Hanlon's razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.

People of note

Josiah S. Carberry, who first systematised psycoceramics.

The wisdom of the editors

Certainly there is such a thing as false knowledge.

NPOV

A discussion of the merits of NPOV - and an interesting little bit of analytic philosophy: m:NPOV is an ideal

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Things I only use once in a blue moon, but need to look for when I do...

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