Philosophy For Our Times

Metaphysics and science: do we need both? PART 1 | Eric Weinstein, Becky Parker, Hilary Lawson

Aug 28, 2024
In this engaging discussion, mathematician Eric Weinstein, award-winning physicist Becky Parker, and philosopher Hilary Lawson delve into the relevance of metaphysics in today's scientific age. They debate the interplay between metaphysical views and scientific inquiry, debating frameworks like idealism and panpsychism. The conversation highlights quantum mechanics' challenge to traditional notions of reality and critiques the over-reliance on observation in understanding the universe. Ultimately, they explore whether metaphysics still holds a place in our quest for truth.
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