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Ep. 352: Thomas Reid on Smelling and Knowledge (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Sensory Experience and Meaning
This chapter explores the complex interplay between sensory perception and the meanings derived from it, using the act of reading as a guiding analogy. It critiques traditional philosophical views on how sensory experiences inform knowledge, emphasizing an active engagement in the formation of understanding. The dialogue contrasts the perspectives of thinkers like Reid and Kant on realism and the nature of knowledge, highlighting the relational aspects of perception.
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