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Teaching in Higher EdCommon Ground, with Kelly Fitzsimmons BurtonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton talks about the common ground on episode 378 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
It was the big questions that gripped me.
-Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton
When you give them something interesting that they want to know about, they will do the reading.
-Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton
We need to recognize that the hard questions are usually philosophical at their root.
-Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton
We are all philosophers.
-Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton
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2021-09-0942 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastASU West talk on the Abandonment of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton, Ph.D. introduces the new podcast series and book project "Abandonment of Reason" in this online talk presented to the Arizona State University West campus philosophy club on October 23, 2020.
2020-10-2454 min
The Freethinking PodcastsFreethinking About Reason, Knowledge, & Current EventsDr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton is an epistemologist (a philosopher who studies knowledge) who has authored the books "Reason and Proper Function" and "Retrieving Knowledge: A Socratic Response to Skepticism." Tim Stratton believes her work in epistemology has strengthened his FreeThinking Argument and also provides a platform to speak about what we can KNOW and how we should think about the cultural issues of our day.
2020-08-271h 55
Inclusive ActivismOn Truth
In today’s podcast we explore the idea of “truth” what is it. What is subjective truth or what is true for me. How can at times subjective truths widen and are shared with others? What is objective truth – those real hard undeniable truths – that we can pretend don’t exist – but like gravity we do so at our own peril. What are universal truths – to go even deeper what are universal human values – do they even exist?
In this podcast I welcome special guest Dr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton Philosophy Faculty at Paradise Valley Community College on to talk about thes...
2020-08-1648 minInclusive ActivismOn Truth
In today’s podcast we explore the idea of “truth” what is it. What is subjective truth or what is true for me. How can at times subjective truths widen and are shared with others? What is objective truth – those real hard undeniable truths – that we can pretend don’t exist – but like gravity we do so at our own peril. What are universal truths – to go even deeper what are universal human values – do they even exist?
In this podcast I welcome special guest Dr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton Philosophy Faculty at Paradise Valley Community College on to talk about thes...
2020-08-1648 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastAnnouncing The Abandonment of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton announces a new project for the Retrieving Reason podcast. She will explore the history of epistemology from Nietzsche to now in a series that she hopes to develop into a book called "The Abandonment of Reason." Subscribe to her channel to be sure to get all the episodes.
A video of the announcement may be found on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-06-0808 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 15: Reason is FundamentalKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses how reason is fundamental to other aspects of human personality, such as emotion and will. She explores how reason, when affirmed, is the source of our greatest good, and when denied, is the source of our greatest misery.
A video version of the podcast may be found on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-06-0825 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 14: Reason is TranscendentalIn this episode of Retrieving Reason, Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses reason as transcendental - it is authoritative and self-attesting. It cannot be questioned but makes questioning possible.
You can find the video version of the podcast on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-06-0820 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 13: Reason is OntologicalKelly Fitzsimmons Burton continues discussing reason in us, rationality, in Retrieving Reason Episode 13. Specifically, she examines how reason is ontological and applies to being as well as to thought.
*note* she mistakenly refers to her book Retrieving Knowledge: A Socratic Response to Skepticism by the wrong title. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Fitzsimmons-Burton/e/B07L54V3M7?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1590199724&sr=8-1
A video version of this podcast may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFTXEjwfC5ODUOuWI34VQOlQ5U9I-NYF
2020-05-2322 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 12: Reason is NaturalKelly Fitzsimmons Burton begins to examine reason in its use in Episode 12 of Retrieving Reason Podcast. In this episode, she discusses how reason is natural, it is an aspect of human nature. It is the basis for common ground in human dialogue.
A video version of this episode may be found on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-05-1617 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 11: The Constructive Use of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton continues the discussion of reason in its use in Episode 11 of Retrieving Reason Podcast. Reason is used to construct a coherent world and life view. She looks at how we use reason to build a system of belief. She addresses the errors of Rationalism and Coherentism.
A video version of this podcast may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFTXEjwfC5ODUOuWI34VQOlQ5U9I-NYF
2020-05-0319 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 10: The Interpretive Use of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses reason in its use: The interpretive use of reason in Episode 10 of Retrieving Reason Podcast. She introduces levels of interpretation from basic beliefs, to personality, background, mood, and contextual factors.
You can find the podcast on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-04-2618 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 9: The Critical Use of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses the critical use of reason in episode 9 of Retrieving Reason. Reason is used as a test for meaning. Meaning is more basic than truth.
Find the Retrieving Reason podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFTXEjwfC5ODUOuWI34VQOlQ5U9I-NYF
2020-04-1223 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 8: The Formative Use of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton gets into reason in its use in episode 8 of Retrieving Reason Podcast. She discusses the formative use of reason and concepts, judgments, and arguments. She prepares for next week's discussion of the critical use of reason. The Retrieving Reason Podcast can be found on most podcast platforms.
You can find the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zfsiHjy79Zs
2020-04-0519 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 7: A Definition of ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton gives a definition of reason in episode 7 of Retrieving Reason Podcast. She contrasts reason with non-reason and entertains several objections to reason, the laws of thought.
Find the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ouxhXKeRyQ
2020-03-2921 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 6: Some Things Are Clear To ReasonKelly Fitzsimmons Burton goes over the arguments that some things are clear, the basic things are clear, and the basic things are clear to reason in this episode of Retrieving Reason Podcast. You can find the video version of this podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFTXEjwfC5ODUOuWI34VQOlQ5U9I-NYF
2020-03-2219 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 5: The Definition of KnowledgeKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses the definition of knowledge as "justified true belief" as codified by Edmund Gettier. She then contrasts the JTB definition of knowledge with Plato's "true opinion with an account" definition. She entertains some objections and responses from Gettier and Alvin Plantinga. In the end, she claims that there is hope for attaining knowledge.
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2020-03-0725 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 3: ProtoepistemologyKelly Fitzsimmons Burton continues the Retrieving Reason Podcast with Episode 3: Protoepistemology. This is a ground-clearing exercise in preparation for good thinking.
You may find a video recording of this podcast on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-03-0726 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 4: Common GroundKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses common ground, the methodological starting point for thought and discourse in Episode 4 of Retrieving Reason. Common ground includes reason, integrity, the Principle of Clarity, and Rational Presuppositionalism. She anticipates the next episode in which she will discuss the definition of knowledge.
You may also find this podcast on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-03-0420 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 2: Foundation and LogosKelly Fitzsimmons Burton discusses Philosophy and Epistemology in relation to foundation and logos in Episode 2 of Retrieving Reason Podcast.
2020-03-0420 min
Retrieving Reason PodcastRetrieving Reason Episode 1: IntroductionRetrieving Reason Podcast is a new series of podcast recordings by Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton. In this episode, she introduces the larger project to a live audience at Arizona State University. New episodes will be uploaded weekly here and on Kelly's YouTube channel.
2020-03-041h 32
InkleDeux PodcastHighlights Season 2 - Kelly and Retrieval PhilosophyThis week in our Highlights, Brandon sits down with his former philosophy professor, Kelly Fitzsimmons-Burton. Brandon stepped up and did the interview, anxious to impress his former teacher. Check out the links below!
https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/honors/kelly-fitzsimmons-burton
Grab her book at:
https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Fitzsimmons-Burton/e/B07L54V3M7%Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
And visit her blog at:
https://retphi.com/about/
2019-11-131h 03
What's the Res?What's the Res - Season 2, Episode 20 - Reason in a Postmodern Age: An Interview with Dr. Kelly BurtonDr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton is a philosophy professor at Paradise Valley Community College, and the founder of both the Public Philosophy Society and Public Philosophy Press. She is a graduate of Faulkner University's doctoral program in humanities, and is the author of Retrieving Knowledge: A Socratic Response to Skepticism and Reason and Proper Function. In this interview, Josh asks Dr. Burton about the role of reason in the aftermath of the postmodern turn in philosophy; they discuss LD, philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and a lot more! Check it out! Click here to support Dr. Burton's work through the Public Ph...
2019-09-2300 min