
Episode 2: Chapter 1 "The Reach of Explanations"
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Empiricism and its Limits
This chapter examines the role of empiricism in shaping our understanding of knowledge, highlighting the contributions of philosophers like John Locke and Karl Popper. It critiques traditional inductivism, arguing that past experiences do not reliably predict future outcomes and that scientific theories often venture beyond direct experience. The dialogue challenges the misconceptions surrounding empirical observation and emphasizes the need for a more nuanced perspective on knowledge formation.
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