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In A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, commonly referred to as the Treatise, Irish Empiricist philosopher George Berkeley presents a compelling challenge to the views of his contemporary John Locke regarding human perception. While both philosophers acknowledged the existence of an external world that influences our mental ideas, Berkeley boldly posits that this world is not made up of physical objects but is instead entirely composed of ideas. He famously argues that Ideas can only resemble Ideas, suggesting that our mental experiences are reflections of other ideas ...

What if a conversation spoken on a battlefield thousands of years ago could radically transform the direction of your life today? Explore the profound and practical teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita. The Gita doesn’t just inspire thought—it changes trajectories. Listeners will discover why people across centuries have turned to this text during life’s most pivotal moments, and how its insights can spark resilience, meaning, and a powerful new way of living. The Gita is not just philosophy. It is a roadmap for transformation.

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.

In his thought-provoking Lowell Lectures of 1914, Bertrand Russell presents Our Knowledge of the External World, where he delves into the intricate relationship between our sensory experiences and core physical concepts like space, time, and matter. Through rigorous logical analysis, Russell aims to shed light on the complexities that defined late nineteenth-century philosophy, particularly in mathematics, and aspires to instigate a similar clarity in the broader realm of philosophy. Join him in the early stages of this enlightening journey into the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. ...

Delve into the exciting field of “epistemology”, the philosophical term for our inquiry into knowledge: what it is, the ways we acquire it, and how we justify our beliefs as knowledge. Taught by acclaimed Professor Joseph H. Shieber of Lafayette College, these 24 mind-bending lectures take you from ancient philosophers to contemporary neurobiologists, and from wide-ranging social networks to the deepest recesses of your own brain.

Seven public talks, including 'Does self-knowledge come through searching? - 16th July 1949' and 'Relationship has significance only when it is a process of self-revelation. - 17th July 1949' and more.

Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. These and other AI applications raise complex ethical issues that are the subject of ongoing debate. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers an accessible synthesis of these issues.

Jack McDonald and Jeremy Green discuss a wide range of topics around the fire during their various camping outings. Jack, an AP math and science teacher, and Jeremy, a social studies teacher, have unique perspectives on what is knowledge. They share experiences and what it means to be human.About the hosts: Jack has a degree in astrophysics and teaches high school AP math and science classes. Jeremy has a degree in political science and teaches high school government and social studies. They both share a love for each other’s disciplines and a love for camping.

Knowledge in Crisis: The Podcast is by philosophers for the general public. We sit down with philosophers from a wide range of backgrounds to learn more about their research. This podcast is produced by the Knowledge in Crisis project, which is supported by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) under the Clusters of Excellence programme (10.55776/COE3). We're a collaboration between the University of Graz, the University of Salzburg, and the University of Vienna, led by Central European University. Learn more at www.knowledgeincrisis.com.

"When you look at the world through the eyes of another, systems thinking begins."Multi-disciplinary podcast for the intellectually curious with hosts Saif & Kim.In-depth conversations connecting history, philosophy, science, politics, environment, literature, and more through a systems thinking lens. Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towards Knowledge is a Latent Knowledge podcast series where we interview industry and academic leaders about research in the real world — from career development to the most pressing philosophical questions in today’s changing research landscape.

In addition to the Written Word of the Hebrew Bible, an ancient and vast tradition of Biblical Wisdom exists from the Jewish People. Join host Rav Dror Moshe Cassouto as he opens up these fascinating teachings for all to enjoy. Find Rav Dror Moshe Cassouto's books and much more at https://www.Emunah.com and follow @RavDror on social media.

Unconventional way of answering questions you've always had.