Episode 154: Wilfrid Sellars on the Myth of the Given
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Sellars: Perception, Language, and Thought
This chapter examines the philosophical contributions of Wilfrid Sellars, emphasizing his engagement with Kantian ideas about perception and belief. It critiques traditional foundational theories of knowledge and explores the intricate relationship between cognitive processes, language, and empirical understanding. The discussion further addresses the normative aspects of language, habit formation, and the interplay between private and public experiences in shaping our understanding of the mind.
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