So, You're A Philosopher
To one degree or another, YOU are a philosopher. Philosophy is all about discovering truths about yourself, the world around you, and how those two things work together. This show features original fiction, deep research, curious exploration, and philosophical nuttiness.
So, You're A Philosopher
The Scientific Method: How philosophers nursed natural philosophy into a method that safeguards our world.
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Before science was SCIENCE, it was Natural Philosophy. Hear a story of Alhazen, the world’s first scientist, and dig into the real value of the scientific method.
What comes up in this episode:
~ Alhazen ~
~ Francis Bacon ~
~ How the scientific method safeguards against bias ~
~ Parallels in the development of the scientific method and academic philosophy ~
Referenced or mentioned:
~ Euclid ~
~ Ptolemy ~
~ Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica ~
~ Buster Harper ~
~ Breakfast burritos ~
A thought to carry with you:
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” - Richard Feynman
Credits / Links:
~ The So, You’re A Philosopher homepage: ponderpus.com ~
~ Text or leave a voicemail for Chris : 469.626.7355 ~