Lawrence Dallman

Lawrence Dallman, a PhD student specializing in Wilfrid Sellars' philosophy, joins to discuss profound ideas surrounding knowledge and perception. They unpack Sellars' critique of the 'myth of the given,' arguing that immediate experiences can't serve as a foundation for knowledge. The conversation explores the necessity of language and conceptual frameworks in understanding sensory experiences. Dallman emphasizes the role of social context in shaping perception, challenging traditional empiricist views, and revealing how thought and language interplay in our understanding of reality.