Philosophy For Our Times In Search Of The Self | Simon Blackburn, Mary Midgley, Colin Blakemore
Sep 3, 2016
Simon Blackburn, a neo-Humean philosopher, Mary Midgley, an expert on self-illusion, and neuroscientist Colin Blakemore engage in a riveting discussion about the nature of the self. They delve into whether the self is merely an illusion or essential to our identity. The conversation weaves through how neuroscience and philosophy intersect, the influence of social contexts on cognition, and the implications of self-perception in identity formation. Expect to explore the balance between introspection and social interactions in understanding who we truly are.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Reconceptualizing the Self
03:31 • 20min
Navigating Human Cognition through Social Context
23:12 • 2min
The Essential Nature of Self and Its Pragmatic Role
25:08 • 2min
Understanding Identity and Selfhood
26:39 • 11min
Exploring the Intersection of Philosophy and Neuroscience
37:59 • 4min