Episode 154: Wilfrid Sellars on the Myth of the Given
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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The Myth of the Given: A Philosophical Critique
This chapter critiques the concept of the 'myth of the given' by discussing how various philosophers view the foundational categories of understanding our reality. It challenges the validity of the connection between language and the perceived world while arguing for a continuity between scientific and ordinary thinking. The conversation also explores the implications of behaviorism and language on internal states, particularly in relation to consciousness and artificial intelligence.
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