Episode 154: Wilfrid Sellars on the Myth of the Given
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Perception and Propositional Claims
This chapter analyzes the complexities of perception and how experiential claims go beyond mere descriptions. It highlights the distinction between 'looking' and 'seeing', examining the philosophical implications of these differences on our understanding of reality and knowledge. The discussion critiques empiricist views on qualia and emphasizes the necessity of propositional content in grasping the nature of perception and thought.
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