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Rediscovering Wilfrid Sellars

Philosopher's Zone

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Unraveling Sellars: The Myth of the Given

This chapter explores Wilfred Sellars' critique of foundationalism and introduces the concept of 'the myth of the given,' which challenges the idea of a direct basis for knowledge. Through engaging examples, it highlights the complexities of knowledge acquisition and the necessity of recognizing our intellectual limitations.

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