X—Disjunctivism and Cartesian Idealization

Abstract This paper examines the dispute between Burge and McDowell over methodology in philosophy of perception. (2005, 2011) has argued that disjunctivism posited by naive perceptual realists is incompatible with results current science, while (2010, 2013) defends his claiming an autonomous field enquiry for epistemology, one does not employ classificatory schemes science. Here it crucial point at issue Burge’s acceptance, McDowell’s rejection, ‘Cartesian idealization’ mind as a self-contained system. case against rests on assumption clearly demarcated boundary world, picture reacts against. required scientific, causal explanations processing because simplifying helps present scientists object investigation. Concurring McDowell, I conclude philosophers need carve up their objects investigation same way.