There is an outline down below. If it is possible, try to go according to that.
In addition, focus on filling out Putnam’s view you’ll need to include his theory about reference: that language only refers when there’s an appropriate causal connection in place.
Prompt:
On Skepticism (Putnam, “Brains in a Vat”)
Put the skeptical argument according to which we could be brains in a vat (rather
than regular humans, as we assume) in premise-conclusion form and explain the
argument. Putnam responds by arguing that if I were a brain in a vat, then “I am a
brain in a vat” would be false. Therefore, I am not a brain in a vat. Articulate this
argument in detail. Finally, evaluate Putnam’s response.
Write a skeptical argument according to which we could be brains in a vat (rather than regular humans, as we assume) in premise-conclusion form and explain the argument.
