
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
This chapter examines the philosophical concept of the 'myth of the given' and how our senses contribute to knowledge. It navigates the complexities of language, thought, and the interplay between rationalist and empiricist perspectives, while investigating the nature of authority in knowledge and the distinctiveness of mental acts.
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