Parker's Pensées

Ep. 101 - All Things Philosophical w/Dr. Michael Huemer

May 13, 2021

Dr. Michael Huemer, a philosophy expert and author of Knowledge, Reality, and Value, discusses various philosophical topics. He covers internalism vs. externalism in justification, libertarian political philosophy, natural rights, ethical dilemmas, and historical evils. The conversation also explores practical scenarios, emergent dualism, Bayesian accounts in philosophy of science, and the universe's origin.

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Metaphysics explores abstract objects and mind-body dualism

Logic emphasizes truth and non-contradiction in rational reasoning

Epistemology advocates for beliefs based on appearance and justification rooted in internal states

Deep dives

Metaphysics - Exploring the Nature of Reality

Metaphysics delves into fundamental questions about the nature of reality, such as the existence of abstract objects and the mind-body dualism. This branch of philosophy tackles inquiries like whether time is infinite and if universal properties like numbers exist independently. Dr. Humor discusses the intricate concept of universals and argues for their necessity, highlighting the existence of uninstantiated universals even though they may not have concrete manifestations.

Intro

2min

Exploring the World of Professional Philosophy

15min

Dispelling Myths and Examining Progress in Philosophy

13min

Exploring Philosophical Concepts and Epistemology in Decision Making

14min

Philosophical Views on Justification: Internalism vs. Externalism

4min

Exploring Libertarian Political Philosophy and the Illusion of Government Authority

2min

Exploring the Concept of Natural Rights and Ethical Dilemmas

12min

Exploring Historical Evils and Ethical Intuitions

2min

Exploring Various Philosophical Topics

2min

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Philosophical Musings on Seemings, Beliefs, and the Universe's Origin

9min

On this episode of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by the legendary Michael Huemer to discuss his new book, Knowledge, Reality, and Value. Since the book is a comprehensive introduction to philosophy, we discussed philosophy in general and we discussed his particular philosophical views in... well, in particular. It's a really fun one, hope you enjoy!

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