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451. Navigating Belief, Skepticism, and the Afterlife | Alex O'Connor

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Intersection of Evolution, Rationality, and Belief

This chapter explores the complex relationship between belief, skepticism, and evolutionary theory, arguing that if our rational faculties evolved primarily for survival, their reliability for discerning truth—especially regarding evolution—may be questioned. Through historical philosophical insights, it contrasts various definitions of truth posited by influential thinkers in science and philosophy.

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