Ep. 276: Hegel on Perception (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Hegel's Sense Certainty: The Roots of Knowledge
This chapter investigates Hegel's idea of sense certainty, beginning with the perspective of a baby to understand the nuances of knowledge acquisition. It discusses the complexities of immediate experience, emphasizing the inherent mediation involved in perceiving reality, and critiques romanticism's notion of raw experience. The dialogue highlights the interrelationship between universals and particulars in the act of perception, ultimately revealing how our understanding is shaped by broader conceptual frameworks.
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