Parker's Pensées Ep. 63 - Is Samwise Gamgee Real? | the Metaphysics of Language w/Jared Oliphint
Feb 8, 2021
Jared Oliphint, a Texas A&M philosophy PhD student and son of Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, dives into the fascinating metaphysics of language. He argues against nominalism, exploring the implications of fictional characters like Samwise Gamgee on existence and representation. The discussion weaves through the philosophy of language, debating realism versus nominalism and examining how abstract concepts shape our understanding of reality. With insights into sensory perception and the evolution of his academic passion, Jared brings a unique perspective to these complex topics.
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College Course Sparked A Philosophical Path
- Jared discovered philosophy in a great traditions course and realized he could write about big ideas.
- That course turned his curiosity into a philosophy major and ultimately graduate study.
Metaphysics Frames Language Study
- Metaphysics of language applies metaphysical tools to language to reveal its parts and ontology.
- Jared frames language study as bridging metaphysics and philosophy of language for clearer ontological analysis.
Language As Analytic Philosophy's Bedrock
- Philosophy of language sits foundationally in analytic philosophy because of the linguistic turn.
- Its methods and precision influence epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of science.
