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Episode #039 ... The Limits of Empiricism

Episode #039 ... The Limits of Empiricism

FromPhilosophize This!


Episode #039 ... The Limits of Empiricism

FromPhilosophize This!

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of the podcast, we explore the idea of reality and how our senses prevent us from perceiving its true nature. First, we launch a smear campaign against human eyes and their limitations. Next, we discuss the difference between deductive reasoning (the kind you see on CSI) and inductive reasoning (the kind you see on Bill Nye the Science Guy). Finally, we touch on Locke’s theory of primary and secondary qualities and end with Berkeley's teaser for next week’s episode: “To be is to be perceived.” All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This! Support the show on Patreon! www.philosophizethis.org for additional content. Thank you for wanting to know more today than you did yesterday. :)
Released:
Oct 8, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.