Philosophy For Our Times The Problem with Paradoxes | Slavoj Žižek, Sophie Allen, Hilary Lawson
Dec 24, 2019
Join Slavoj Žižek, Sophie Allen, and Hilary Lawson as they debate the unavoidable nature of paradoxes in human thought, from quantum mechanics to set theory. Explore the challenges of defining reality, the intertwining of paradoxes with major theories, and the necessity of overcoming paradoxes for a deeper comprehension of the world.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Significance of Paradoxes in Theories
05:43 • 13min
Exploring Quantum Mechanics and Reality
18:32 • 11min
Exploring Paradoxes and the Nature of Reality
29:36 • 5min
Exploring the Avoidance of Big Metaphysical Questions in Postmodern Thought
34:54 • 2min