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James Robert Brown
Professor of philosophy specializing in the philosophy of mathematics and physics at the University of Toronto. He is the author of several books on these subjects.
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Sep 27, 2020
• 2h 50min
James Robert Brown on Thought Experiments, the reality of mathematics, and the Continuum Hypothesis
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In this engaging conversation, James Robert Brown, a philosophy professor at the University of Toronto, delves into the philosophical intersections of mathematics and ethics. He explores the intricate Continuum Hypothesis, challenging traditional views of infinities. The discussion highlights moral realism without the need for a deity and debates the validity of mathematical truths like '2+2=5.' Brown also navigates the complexities of free will in a deterministic universe, prompting listeners to ponder the nature of mathematical and ethical understanding.
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