Philippe Huneman
Philosopher who describes the different meanings of why.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 26min
Philippe Huneman, "Why?: The Philosophy Behind the Question" (Stanford UP, 2023)
Philippe Huneman, a philosopher, discusses the different meanings of 'why' and its impact on various disciplines. He explores the cause of events, the reason of beliefs, and the purpose of actions. Huneman introduces key philosophers and delves into metaphysics. He also acknowledges the limits of reason and our natural instinct to ask 'why' despite knowing there may not be a definitive answer.
