Context with Brad Harris What's True?
Jun 3, 2019
Historian Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen and host Brad Harris discuss discerning truth through history and philosophy. Topics include American Enlightenment ideas, objective vs pragmatic truth, and the balance of liberty and equality in American society. They delve into the impact of ideas on history, the challenges of postmodernism, and the role of authority in society. The conversation also covers pragmatism, scientific progress, and the relationship between faith and science in the late 19th century.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring American History through the Lens of Ideas
02:24 • 12min
Exploring Truth, Ideas, and Context in Modern Society
14:44 • 24min
Exploring Anarchy vs. Authority in Human Society
39:00 • 11min
Exploring Pragmatism, Truth, and Scientific Progress
49:51 • 19min
Exploring Intersubjective and Objective Truth with a Focus on William James
01:08:24 • 5min
Navigating Faith and Science in the Late 19th Century
01:13:28 • 10min