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The Wax Argument
Season 1 Episode 198
In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore René Descartes’ Wax Argument — a deceptively simple observation that redefined how we understand truth and knowledge. When Descartes watched a piece of wax melt, its shape, color, texture, and smell all changed. Yet he still knew it was the same piece of wax. That realization revealed something profound — our senses can deceive us, but reason never lies.
This episode uncovers why Descartes used this to build his case for Rationalism — the belief that knowledge comes from logical reasoning, not sensory experience. By the end of this episode, you’ll see why this small piece of wax ignited a revolution in human thought.
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