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Ep. 310: Wittgenstein On World-Pictures (Part One)
We continue with Ludwig Wittgenstein's On Certainty (written 1951), with guest Christopher Heath.
What is Wittgenstein's philosophy of science as it's reflected in this book? We talk about Weltbilds …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
PREMIUM-PEL Nightcap January 2023
We compare translations of Dostoyevsky in prep for our April live show, discuss future show topics, and go over insights from our past discussions on Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations.
If y…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 309: Wittgenstein On Certainty (Part Two)
Continuing to discuss On Certainty, we get deeply into textual quotes.
How does he actually respond to Moore's argument about his hand? How does he extend his account to talk about mathematical and s…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 309: Wittgenstein On Certainty (Part One)
Discussing the notes Ludwig Wittgenstein made at the end of his life in 1951 that were published as On Certainty in 1969.
Can we coherently doubt propositions like "physical objects exist," "the worl…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 308: Moore's Proof of Mind-Independent Reality (Part Two)
We quickly complete our treatment of G.E. Moore's "Proof of the External World" (1939) and move on to consider "Certainty" (1941).
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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 308: Moore's Proof of Mind-Independent Reality (Part One)
On G.E. Moore's "Proof of the External World" (1939) and "Certainty" (1941).
Moore shows you his hands and says "these are my hands, which are physical objects, and thus the external world exists!" D…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
PREMIUM-PEL Nightcap 2022 Wrap-Up
Recorded by Mark, Wes, and Dylan before our Moore discussion, we play one more listener appreciation clip that leads us into an examination of whether you listeners should try to read the texts we co…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 307: G.E. Moore Defends Common Sense (Part Two)
Continuing on "A Defense of Common Sense" (1925). Moore argues that physical facts are not dependent on minds and considers the various ways of analyzing the act of seeing and identifying your hand. …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago