Quassim Cassam
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick, specializing in epistemology and the study of intellectual vices. Author of "Vices of the Mind: From the Intellectual to the Political."
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May 17, 2011 • 32min
Episode 23: Quassim Cassam discusses transcendental arguments
Quassim Cassam, a philosophy professor at Warwick University, dives into transcendental arguments and their implications for knowledge. He discusses how skepticism challenges our understanding of existence, using examples from popular culture like Sherlock Holmes. Cassam explores strategies to counter skeptical views, emphasizing the validity of knowledge despite skeptical scenarios. He also critiques assumptions made by skeptics and unpacks Kant’s transcendental arguments, shedding light on the relationship between outer and inner experiences.
Aug 26, 2019 • 1h 10min
61 | Quassim Cassam on Intellectual Vices and What to Do About Them
Quassim Cassam, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and author of "Vices of the Mind," delves into the nature and implications of intellectual vices like closed-mindedness and wishful thinking. He discusses their impact on decision-making, illustrated through historical examples like the Iraq War. Cassam emphasizes the importance of accountability in our beliefs, critiques the rising tide of misinformation in politics, and highlights self-reflection as a tool to recognize and mitigate personal biases.
