Philosophy Crossroads

About Philosophy Crossroads

Discover the intersections between Philosophy and other disciplines.

Publisher

Hanson Wen

Category

education · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2023

Latest episode

25 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jan 2025

   Quantum Quandaries: The Philosophy Behind the Uncertainty

   Send us a textUnpack the core interpretations of quantum mechanics—from Copenhagen to Many-Worlds to Bohmian and beyond—and see how they challenge our ideas about reality, choice, and existence. Explore how measurement, observer effects, and hidden variables reshape our understanding of the universe and our place in it.

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   21 Dec 2024

   Convergentism: The Pursuit of Truth in the Philosophy of Science

   Philosopher and historian of science, Professor Robert Lane Kauffman, explores the principles of convergentism, a framework that evaluates inference methods for their capacity to lead to truth over time.

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   2 Nov 2024

   Unveiling the Uncertain: Hume’s Problem of Induction

   Send us a textIn this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we dive into David Hume’s exploration of the Problem of Induction—a philosophical puzzle that questions our reliance on past experiences to predict future events. Through Hume’s insights, we examine the nature of causation, the challenges of inductive reasoning, and the influence of his work on scientific inquiry. We also explore responses from Kant, Russell, Goodman, and modern thinkers who attempt to reconcile Hume’s skepticism with pr...

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Engagement

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