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Justified Beliefs, Brains in Vats, and the End of Inquiry - Kane B, Philosopher DSPod 186

The DemystifySci Podcast

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Academic Epistemology and the Nature of Science

The chapter delves into academic epistemology and the nature of science, questioning the objectivity of scientists and the role of philosophers in guiding scientific inquiry. It explores the limitations of relying solely on mathematical models in scientific disciplines and discusses the differences between physics and biology in terms of their scientific processes and practical applications. The chapter also examines the relationship between pure mathematics and applied mathematics, discussing surprising applications that can arise from pure mathematics investigations.

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