The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Steve Patterson: Philosophy Outside of Academia

Aug 15, 2024

Steve Patterson, an author and freelance philosopher, sheds light on the pitfalls of traditional academia. He argues we are in a 'Dark Age' of philosophy, citing foundational errors in mainstream thought. The discussion touches on the flaws in academic prestige, the inadequacies in reading instruction methods, and the importance of empirical evidence over theoretical frameworks. Patterson also promotes Independent Philosophy as a refreshing alternative to corrupt institutions, aiming to foster genuine knowledge through new approaches.

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Steve Patterson critiques traditional academic philosophy, arguing that many foundational errors persist due to outdated paradigms and flawed teachings.

Independent philosophy offers a fresh perspective, empowering individuals to pursue personal inquiry and develop unique insights outside structured academia.

The importance of humility in intellectual inquiry is highlighted, emphasizing the need to recognize our understanding's limitations for more meaningful discourse.

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The Rise of Independent Philosophy

Independent philosophy is becoming more prominent as traditional academic institutions face criticism for their credibility. The speaker contemplates how the decline in trust towards longstanding academic norms has resulted in a renaissance for independent thinkers. Examples of successful independent philosophers demonstrate that engaging with ideas outside conventional establishments can yield impactful insights. This shift allows for a fresh perspective on philosophical inquiry, detaching from outdated paradigms that have historically dominated academia.

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01:19

Intro

2min

Independent Philosophy: Challenging Institutional Norms

26min

The Fallacy of Academia: Uncovering the Reality of the 'Hot Hand'

6min

Debating Reading Instruction Methods

15min

Exploring the Modern Dark Age

8min

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9min

Empirical Evidence vs. Theoretical Frameworks

8min

Prestige, Knowledge, and the Natural Philosophy Institute

16min

Steve Patterson is an author and freelance philosopher working outside of traditional academia. He specializes in uncovering foundational errors in “mainstream consensus” and orthodox opinions.

Expect to learn about the research Steve has done throughout his career, what it means to be a philosopher, and why he believes we are in a dark age of philosophy, ideas, and information. You’ll discover how he found that much of what academic institutions have produced over the last century is riddled with errors, why our institutions are corrupt and flawed, and what he is doing to advance the efforts of Independent Philosophy.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:31 - Shower Notes

6:11 - What is Philosophy

11:21 - What is Independent Philosophy?

22:07 - The Fallacy of Prestige

25:38 - When Prestige Fails Us

33:03 - Have We Been Teaching Reading Incorrectly?

35:59 - The Replication Crisis

41:08 - Intellectual Paradigms

48:25 - What are the “Dark Ages”

53:43 - The True Source of Revolutions and Advancements