2min chapter

Love and Philosophy cover image

Living Beyond the Blind Spot with Philosopher Evan Thompson

Love and Philosophy

CHAPTER

The Covert Nature of Surreptitious Substitution in Philosophy

This chapter explores the concept of 'surreptitious' actions and their philosophical implications, focusing on surreptitious substitution in understanding reality. Through historical references to figures like Galileo and Descartes, it critiques the tendency to confuse abstract mathematical models with the actual experiences of the world.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode