The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Episode 196: Guest Simon Blackburn on Truth (Part One)
Aug 6, 2018
Simon Blackburn, Cambridge/etc. professor, discusses his book 'On Truth' in this episode. Topics covered include deflationism, pragmatism, the concept of correspondence, the role of ideas in understanding, challenges of defining truth, and the authority of science.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Truth: Books, Perspectives, and Pragmatism
02:22 • 9min
Exploring the Concept of Correspondence and its Relationship to Truth
11:14 • 2min
Exploring Deflationism and Truth
13:20 • 8min
The Pragmatist Perspective on Understanding and the Role of Ideas
21:48 • 3min
Defining Truth and the Challenges of Superior Practices
25:06 • 8min
The Deflationist Approach to Truth
32:48 • 14min
The Authority of Science, Crisis of Replication, and Corruption in Medical Science
46:40 • 2min