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Ep: 217 Peter Boghossian Response Part 1
Sep 22, 2024
Peter Boghossian, a renowned epistemologist, shares insights with Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, and Michael Shermer, a science writer. They dive into the clash between Enlightenment values and woke ideology, revealing the impact on modern academia. The conversation touches on the iterative process of mastery through failure and critiques simplistic notions of truth in epistemology. They also explore the evolution from magical beliefs to scientific reasoning, emphasizing the necessity of nuanced understanding and the role of perception in shaping reality.
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- The speaker critiques Peter Boghossian's and Richard Dawkins' views on human intellectual limits, advocating for the broader capabilities of human understanding beyond evolutionary constraints.
- He emphasizes that knowledge creation is an evolving process grounded in conjectures and corrections, contrasting with the idea of a fixed foundational epistemology.
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Response to Peter Bakozian's Critique
The discussion centers on the critique directed at philosopher Peter Bakozian, particularly in the realm of epistemology. The speaker emphasizes alignment with Bakozian's stance against the woke ideology and postmodernism but outlines significant disagreements regarding epistemological matters. While acknowledging Bakozian's contributions, he seeks to clarify misconceptions about his own views and the positions of others, such as David Deutsch and Richard Dawkins. This critique is not just a defense but an effort to address the philosophical boundaries Bakozian appears to overlook.
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