I am specifically interested in commentaries on The Beginning of Infinity from professional academic philosophers, as well as, to a lesser extent, commentaries from scientists or people with other relevant expertise, such as historians of science. I haven’t found much written by philosophers about the book or about Deutsch’s ideas in general.
The work of “fans” or “followers” is much less interesting to me because I get why Deutsch’s ideas are appealing and would inspire a zealous following, but this is not a critical appraisal.
Hi, I’ve been an independent, non-academic philosopher for over 20 years. I was mentored by David Deutsch for a decade and I helped him with The Beginning of Infinity. I’m no longer a fan of Deutsch and I have commentary, much of it critical, on Deutsch’s work:
I am specifically interested in commentaries on The Beginning of Infinity from professional academic philosophers, as well as, to a lesser extent, commentaries from scientists or people with other relevant expertise, such as historians of science. I haven’t found much written by philosophers about the book or about Deutsch’s ideas in general.
The work of “fans” or “followers” is much less interesting to me because I get why Deutsch’s ideas are appealing and would inspire a zealous following, but this is not a critical appraisal.
Hi, I’ve been an independent, non-academic philosopher for over 20 years. I was mentored by David Deutsch for a decade and I helped him with The Beginning of Infinity. I’m no longer a fan of Deutsch and I have commentary, much of it critical, on Deutsch’s work:
Fundamental Philosophical Errors in Taking Children Seriously
The Historicism of David Deutsch
Analysis of David Deutsch’s The Final Prejudice
David Deutsch Smears Ayn Rand
Deutsch Misquoted Turing
Misquotes by David Deutsch
You can contact me at curi@curi.us if you want to discuss further.