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Minds Almost Meeting
Theoretical vs. Practical Reason (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Laura Deming)
Nov 16, 2023
Philosopher Agnes Callard and economist Robin Hanson discuss the distinction between practical and theoretical reasoning, the authority of academics, evaluating actions for the benefit of the world, prioritizing underworked problems, motives and constraints in pursuing selfless goals, the importance of understanding machine intentions, and the value of knowledge and making life choices.
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- Theoretical and practical reasoning can be seen as a continuum rather than a binary distinction.
- Motivations and inspirations play a crucial role in driving one's actions and finding unique perspectives.
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The distinction between theoretical and practical reasoning
The podcast episode discusses the distinction between theoretical and practical reasoning. The history of philosophy is explored, including the views of Socrates and Aristotle. The distinction between theoretical reason focused on universal truths and practical reason focused on achieving the good is highlighted. The speaker emphasizes that there might not be a binary distinction between the two, but rather a continuum of reasoning from concrete to abstract contexts.
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