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Truth with Vivek Ramaswamy
Philip Goff on The Religion of Scientism | S3E4 | The TRUTH Podcast
May 22, 2024
Philosopher Philip Goff challenges scientism by discussing multiple avenues to access knowledge beyond just science, including consciousness and spirituality. He explores panpsychism in physics, philosophical skills, accessing knowledge through meditation and Eastern philosophy, and the mystery of God's purpose. The conversation also touches on belief in God, religious perspectives, and the intersection of tradition and modernity.
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- Scientism limits knowledge to science, neglecting other valid ways of understanding reality.
- Consciousness challenges current scientific explanations, prompting a rethink with concepts like panpsychism.
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Challenging the Philosophical Error of Scientism
The episode explores the distinction between the scientific method and scientism, highlighting the error of mistaking scientism for the scientific method. Scientism asserts that the scientific method is the exclusive means of accessing knowledge, neglecting alternative ways of understanding reality. By discussing historical examples like Galileo's discoveries and Einstein's theoretical advancements, the episode underscores the limitations of scientism and the importance of considering diverse methods of knowledge acquisition.
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