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Exploring Perspectival Realism
In this episode, Andrea talks with Michela Massimi, a philosopher renowned for her book 'Perspectival Realism.' They look at what these terms mean, discussing the relevance of perspectivism in the philosophy of science and its implications for understanding scientific models, realism, and pluralism. The conversation explores how different perspectives can coexist in scientific inquiry without leading to relativism, and the role of local and experiential knowledge in contributing to scientific understanding. Massimi also shares her personal journey into philosophy and science, the influence of community and historical context on her work, and inspirations of both physics and literature.
Perspectival Realism, the book we discuss: https://academic.oup.com/book/43074

00:00 Introduction to Perspectival Realism
01:02 Exploring Perspectival Realism in Philosophy of Science
02:27 Quotes from Borges and Calvino
06:43 Michela Massimi's Journey into Philosophy
11:04 Combining Physics and Philosophy
17:39 Pluralism and Realism in Science
20:01 Situated Knowledge and Modeling Reality
33:33 The Role of Models in Scientific Inference
34:42 Stable Events and Realism in Science
37:29 Natural Kinds and Anti-Essentialism
41:57 Metaphysics of Reality: Stable Events, Robust Phenomena, and Natural Kinds
50:32 The Importance of Historical and Multicultural Perspectives in Science
57:14 Philosophy's Role in Addressing Structural and Systemic Issues
01:06:59 Personal Reflections and the Interconnectedness of Life and Philosophy

https://www.michelamassimi.com
Natural Kinds: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/natural-kinds/
Scientific Perspectivism https://www.pure.ed.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/8471045/Massimi_2012_Scientific_perspectivism.pdf

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Love and Philosophy? Beyond Dichotomy? What is this all about?
A few unscripted thoughts today in the diary on thinking paradoxically. These diaries are not usually published on the podcast (just on the Substack and YouTube) but this one seemed relevant to post here too as a trailer or sorts. Hugs and love to you all,
Andrea Hiott

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RESEARCH CONVERSATION about the many ways the term consciousness is used in science, philosophy and everyday life. We also discuss cognitive processes, empathy, the meaning of life, the inevitability of death & of course, metaphysical idealism.
SA Article, Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell

03:02 Intro
08:08 Metaconsciousness
19:11 Personal Experiences & Consciousness
25:07 Metacognition, Evolution of Physicalism
50:51 Mistake of Ultimate Belief
51:43 Misconceptions
52:28 Neuroscience & Hallucinations
53:15 Consistency of False Beliefs
53:33 UnReality, Controlled Hallucinations
56:00 Materialism vs. Idealism
01:07:28 Role of Dissociation
01:17:16 Physicalism & Idealism
01:31:12 Consciousness & Reality
01:40:45 Unified Field of Subjectivity
01:42:44 Living Philosophy
01:42:57 Empathy, Challenges
01:44:27 Fear of Death & Psychedelic Insights
01:46:06 Meaning & Acceptance 01:47:02 Judgment & Neutrality
02:02:51 Impersonal in Me
02:18:58 Bouncer of the Heart
https://www.bernardokastrup.com/,

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