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Episode 1: Agnes Callard discusses desire and satisfaction

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The Differences Between Desire and Belief

The philosopher's theory of desire is that a desire is satisfied when it comes true. But beliefs can also come true, right? What does the philosopher think the differences between a desire and a belief if they can both come true? Philosophers like to say they come true in different ways or any way they're supposed to. It seems like there's a difference in those two directions.

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