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The Limits of Knowledge: A Philosophical Discussion
22:09 - 25:55 (03:46)
The podcast discusses the philosophical question, "Can we know the thing in itself?" with reference to the works of Kant, and debates on whether it is possible to know what's real. The speaker expresses hope in the potential of our instruments to help us overcome the limitations of knowledge.
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The age-old philosophical question of whether we can truly know what's real and existent in our world, and whether we can grasp the essence and nature of things, was tackled by philosopher Immanuel Kant.
22:09 - 25:55 (03:46)
Philosophy
Summary
The age-old philosophical question of whether we can truly know what's real and existent in our world, and whether we can grasp the essence and nature of things, was tackled by philosopher Immanuel Kant. One of the beliefs he held was that judgment can help us know the thing in itself, but today, our technology and instruments may potentially bring us closer to the answers we seek.