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#331 - Making Sense of Our Delusions: A Dialogue with Lisa Bortolotti

#331 - Making Sense of Our Delusions: A Dialogue with Lisa Bortolotti

FromConverging Dialogues


#331 - Making Sense of Our Delusions: A Dialogue with Lisa Bortolotti

FromConverging Dialogues

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Length:
83 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lisa Bortolotti about delusions. They talk about why we should think about delusions, delusions as emotional and rational beliefs, defining delusions, clinical and non-clinical delusions, and why we believe delusions. They talk about when delusions cause harm, can people change their delusional beliefs, and many more topics. Lisa Bortolotti is a philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. She is Editor in Chief of Philosophical Psychology. She has her PhD in philosophy and her main interests are in philosophy of science, irrational beliefs, and epistemic injustice. Website: https://lisabortolotti.blogspot.com/ Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Apr 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or associated parties. Original music and production: Luke Francis | Design: Gaby Bonilla