Parker's Pensées Ep. 184 - Knowledge Arguments, Leibniz's Mill, and Intentionality w/Dr. Tim Crane
Jul 18, 2022
Join Dr. Tim Crane, a renowned philosophy professor specializing in intentionality, as he dives deep into the intriguing realms of knowledge arguments and the philosophy of mind. He unpacks Frank Jackson's famous thought experiment about Mary, revealing insights on experiential knowledge versus theoretical understanding. Crane also examines Leibniz's Mill and its implications on consciousness and dualism, questioning the very fabric of our mental states. This captivating discussion challenges listeners to rethink how we perceive knowledge and intentionality.
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Knowledge Argument and Physicalism
- The knowledge argument shows experiential knowledge can't be gained from scientific theories alone.
- This means not all knowable facts are accessible through book learning, but physicalism isn't disproved by this.
Leibniz's Mill and Perception
- Leibniz's mill analogy targets mechanistic explanation of perception, not materialism.
- Perception must be a capacity of simple substances (monads), not explainable by analyzing parts.
Intentionality as One-Way Directedness
- Intentionality is not a two-way relation between thinker and object, but a one-way direction from mind to object.
- The object need not exist for the mind to be intentionally directed toward it.
