Episode 37: Catarina Dutilh Novaes discusses methods in philosophy

In this engaging discussion, Catarina Dutilh Novaes, an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, explores the diverse methodologies in philosophy. She challenges the notion of a singular philosophical method, categorizing approaches into conceptual analysis, historical methods, and empirical techniques. Novaes advocates for a conjunctive methodological pluralism, emphasizing collaboration across disciplines to enrich philosophical inquiry. She also examines the cognitive aspects of deductive reasoning, revealing its impacts on how we understand complex concepts.