Our Knowledge of the External World: As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy

Bertrand Russell
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Delve into the intricate relationship between our sensory experiences and the foundational concepts of physics in this enlightening podcast series. Drawing inspiration from the title "Our Knowledge of the External World: As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy," each episode invites listeners to explore how philosophical inquiry can clarify our understanding of reality. We examine the methods of logical analysis that have shaped philosophical thought, particularly in relation to space, time, and matter, as well as their implications for mathematics and beyond. This is not a single narrative but a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that present diverse perspectives on the philosophy of science and the nature of knowledge. With every episode, listeners are encouraged to discover a new book that challenges their perceptions and enriches their understanding of the world around them. Join us on this intellectual journey as we seek clarity and insight through the lens of philosophical exploration.

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  1. 8h ago

    Relativity The Special and General Theory-Albert Einstein

    Bertrand Russell gave the Lowell Lectures in March and April of 1914; these lectures produced 'Our Knowledge of the External World'. Russell attempts to analyze the relationship of the crude data of our senses to the notions of physics such as space, time, and matter. Russell takes his analysis to illustrate the method of logical analysis used to such wonderful effect by thinkers in the late nineteenth-century to the notions of continuity, infinity, and the infinitesimal. These analyses effected a new epoch of clarity in the philosophy of mathematics; Russell hopes that a similar new age of clarity can be effected in the rest of philosophy through logical analysis; here, he undertakes the first stages of this analysis in the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind.

  2. 1d ago

    Our Knowledge of the External World As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy-Bertrand Russell

    Bertrand Russell gave the Lowell Lectures in March and April of 1914; these lectures produced 'Our Knowledge of the External World'. Russell attempts to analyze the relationship of the crude data of our senses to the notions of physics such as space, time, and matter. Russell takes his analysis to illustrate the method of logical analysis used to such wonderful effect by thinkers in the late nineteenth-century to the notions of continuity, infinity, and the infinitesimal. These analyses effected a new epoch of clarity in the philosophy of mathematics; Russell hopes that a similar new age of clarity can be effected in the rest of philosophy through logical analysis; here, he undertakes the first stages of this analysis in the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind.

  3. 2d ago

    Winds of Doctrine Studies in Contemporary Opinion-George Santayana

    Bertrand Russell gave the Lowell Lectures in March and April of 1914; these lectures produced 'Our Knowledge of the External World'. Russell attempts to analyze the relationship of the crude data of our senses to the notions of physics such as space, time, and matter. Russell takes his analysis to illustrate the method of logical analysis used to such wonderful effect by thinkers in the late nineteenth-century to the notions of continuity, infinity, and the infinitesimal. These analyses effected a new epoch of clarity in the philosophy of mathematics; Russell hopes that a similar new age of clarity can be effected in the rest of philosophy through logical analysis; here, he undertakes the first stages of this analysis in the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind.

  4. Aug 3

    Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays-Bertrand Russell

    "Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays" by Bertrand Russell presents a compelling exploration of the interplay between mysticism and rational thought. Through a series of essays, Russell delves into the nature of knowledge, the limits of human understanding, and the importance of scientific inquiry in philosophy. This collection remains relevant today as it challenges readers to reflect on the balance between faith and reason, a theme that continues to resonate in contemporary discourse. Russell's incisive arguments and clear prose invite listeners to engage with fundamental questions about existence and knowledge that are as pertinent now as they were in his time.

  5. Jun 16

    Our Knowledge of the External World As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy - Bertrand Russell

    Bertrand Russell gave the Lowell Lectures in March and April of 1914; these lectures produced 'Our Knowledge of the External World'. Russell attempts to analyze the relationship of the crude data of our senses to the notions of physics such as space, time, and matter. Russell takes his analysis to illustrate the method of logical analysis used to such wonderful effect by thinkers in the late nineteenth-century to the notions of continuity, infinity, and the infinitesimal. These analyses effected a new epoch of clarity in the philosophy of mathematics; Russell hopes that a similar new age of clarity can be effected in the rest of philosophy through logical analysis; here, he undertakes the first stages of this analysis in the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind.

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Delve into the intricate relationship between our sensory experiences and the foundational concepts of physics in this enlightening podcast series. Drawing inspiration from the title "Our Knowledge of the External World: As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy," each episode invites listeners to explore how philosophical inquiry can clarify our understanding of reality. We examine the methods of logical analysis that have shaped philosophical thought, particularly in relation to space, time, and matter, as well as their implications for mathematics and beyond. This is not a single narrative but a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that present diverse perspectives on the philosophy of science and the nature of knowledge. With every episode, listeners are encouraged to discover a new book that challenges their perceptions and enriches their understanding of the world around them. Join us on this intellectual journey as we seek clarity and insight through the lens of philosophical exploration.

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