Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Director of the interdisciplinary Center for Knowledge, Technology & Society. He was previously Professor of Philosophy and Director of the interdisciplinary Eidyn research centre at the University of Edinburgh.He mostly works in epistemology, and as written on many topics in this field, including radical skepticism, theory of knowledge, virtue epistemology, modal epistemology, epistemic luck/risk, social epistemology, understanding, inquiry, know-how, and so on. He’s also interested in topics that explore epistemological ideas in particular domains, such as law, education, religion, healthcare, and cognitive science. Relatedly, he’s been involved with a number of projects in applied philosophy, such as bringing the teaching of philosophy into Scottish prisons, exploring the role of extended cognition in special needs education, and incorporating the intellectual virtues into the heart of the UCI curriculum. He’s also done a lot of MOOCs, most recently this one. Some career highlights: He’s won the Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research in philosophy, He’s been elected to a fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and he’s delivered the annual Soochow Lectures in Philosophy (which were subsequently published as the book Epistemic Angst by Princeton University Press, the cover of which is on the right). He is the Editor-in-Chief of Oxford University Press's Oxford Bibliographies: Philosophy and the co-Editor-in-Chief (and co-Founder) of the International Journal for the Study of Skepticism. summary Duncan Pritchard delves into the intricacies of epistemology, exploring the nature of knowledge, truth, and the importance of intellectual virtues. He shares his personal journey into philosophy, the role of education in cultivating character, and the transformative power of philosophy in various contexts, including prisons. The conversation also addresses the challenges posed by AI and technology, the significance of understanding luck in knowledge acquisition, and the need for a deeper appreciation of human existence. He emphasizes the importance of caring for the truth and fostering intellectual character as essential components for personal and societal flourishing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Epistemology and Personal Journey 02:34 The Role of Education in Intellectual Character 06:48 Understanding Knowledge and Truth 10:16 Cultivating Intellectual Virtues 16:55 Philosophy in Prisons: Transformative Education 22:52 Cross-Cultural Applications of Intellectual Virtues 29:09 The Impact of AI on Knowledge and Character 35:21 Virtue Signaling and the Pursuit of Truth 40:16 The Challenges of Centralization in Education 43:34 Teaching Intellectual Virtues to Younger Generations 48:37 Exploring Epistemic Luck 53:00 The Psychology of Luck and Perspective 55:27 Neuroscience and Free Will 01:01:13 The Mystery of Human Existence 01:04:52 Influences and Recommendations in Epistemology 01:07:59 Final Thoughts on Truth and Character Music for episode Renick Turley SedonaFilm | Musician . Cinematographer. Editor https://www.instagram.com/sedona_film/ https://vimeo.com/renickdp https://www.duncanpritchard.org/ Connect with Ryan Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awonderjunkie/ awonderjunkie.com Breathe4Flow.com Rumble https://rumble.com/user/awonderjunkie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awonderjunkie iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-wondejunkie/id1739838765 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CcQXpxfV9P89IrKmtV2hS?si=6519a88aef444ba0 Incandescent lighting https://strainlesslighting.com/ 10% off use the code “WONDER” at checkout. https://vivarays.com/ryananderson Use Code : WONDER for 10% off. The content contained herein may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Breathe4Flow LLC. This presentation is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as a means to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Furthermore, it is not to be interpreted as medical or legal advice, opinion, or recommendation. The information is for entertainment purposes. This Podcast is not medical advice or any other type of advice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from AWonderJunkie LLC. The purpose of this conversation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is for entertainment purposes only. keywords epistemology, knowledge, truth, intellectual virtues, education, AI, character development, philosophy, critical thinking, virtue signaling, existential, existentialism, philosophy, gnosis, self exploration, self help, depth psychology, stoicism, social engineering
