Certainly Uncertain with Michael, Matt, and Aashay
Michael, Matt, and Aashay
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Special Episode | McGilchrist - The Divided Brain and The Matter with Things
In this special episode, we're diving into Iain McGilchrist's 'The Matter With Things,' exploring how our brain's two hemispheres govern distinct modes of attention – not just what we perceive,…
10 | Turing & Searle - Machines and Minds
In the final episode, we discuss the concept of machine intelligence by examining the Turing Test and John Searle's Chinese room thought experiment. The conversation delves into experiences with…
09 | Popper - Redefining the Scientific Method
In the penultimate episode, we delve into the philosophy of Karl Popper, focusing on his concept of falsifiability and the problem of induction. We explore the implications of Popper's ideas on…
08 | Marx - The Dream of Statelessness
In this episode, we discuss Karl Marx's philosophy, focusing on concepts like alienation and the potential downfall of capitalism. We explore Marx's background, his ideas on class struggles during…
07 | Mill - Utilitarianism and Liberty
This episode’s discussion centers on John Stuart Mill's philosophy, particularly his influence on utilitarianism and ideas on liberty and individual rights. We examine Mill's differentiation between…
06 | Descartes - Unraveling the Mind-Body Problem
In this episode, we delve into the philosophy of René Descartes, exploring his method of Cartesian doubt and his famous conclusion, “I think therefore I am.” We examine Descartes' evil demon thought…
05 | Machiavelli & Rousseau - Politics, Power, and the People
In this episode, the discussion shifts from ethics to political philosophy, focusing on Machiavelli's pragmatic approach to leadership and Rousseau's concept of the social contract. Our conversation…
04 | The Stoics - A Path to Tranquility
This episode is a deep dive into Stoicism, examining its ancient roots with philosophers Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca, and its resurgence in modern times. We discuss personal applications…
03 | Pyrrho & Epicurus - Navigating Doubt and Desire
In this episode, we delve into Hellenistic philosophy, discussing Pyrrho's extreme skepticism, which questions the certainty of knowledge and promotes open-mindedness. We explore Epicureanism with a…
02 | Aristotle - The Pursuit of Happiness
This episode explores Aristotle's philosophy, contrasting it with his predecessors, Socrates and Plato, with a focus on ethics and happiness. The discussion examines Aristotle's rejection of Plato's…
01 | Socrates & Plato - Foundations of Western Philosophy
This episode serves as an introduction to Western philosophy, starting with Socrates. We explore the Socratic method, Plato's theory of forms, and his skepticism towards democracy. Throughout our…
Intro | Certainly Uncertain
In this intro episode, we share a little bit about the motivation behind the podcast and the selection of the book “A Little History of Philosophy” by Nigel Warburton.
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Certainly Uncertain with Michael, Matt, and Aashay has published 12 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Philosophy, Society & Culture.
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