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Let's explore the idea that facts don't give us right and wrong.

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What does it really mean to say that sex is "biologically determined"? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the science, philosophy, and politics behind one of the most heated debates of our time. We break down what biology can tell us about sex, what it can’t, and why that matters—not just in classrooms and courtrooms, but in everyday life.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode invites you to think deeper about categories we often take for granted.

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Explore Frank Jackson's thought experiment about a scientist who knows the world of color.

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John Searle's thought experiment of the Chinese Room.

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We trust our eyes, but should we? This episode dives into the philosophy of perception, exploring whether seeing really is believing—or if our senses deceive us more often than we think. We break down Descartes' Wax Argument and why he doubted the reliability of perception, examine Gettier's famous counterexamples that challenge what it means to know something, and explore Kant's Transcendental Idealism, which suggests that reality as we perceive it is shaped by the mind itself. From optical illusions to deepfake technology, we ask: Can we ever truly know the world, or are we just interpreting shadows on the wall?

is seeing believing, philosophy of perception, Descartes wax argument, Gettier problem, Kant transcendental idealism, epistemology and truth, perception vs reality, illusion vs knowledge, how do we know what’s real, philosophy podcast.

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In less than two minutes, we'll explore Phillipa Foot's famous thought experiment involving the trolley problem.

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In less than two minutes, we'll examine Robert Nozick's famous thought experiment involving the experience machine.

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Can we ever see the full picture, or are we all just grasping at different parts of the truth? This episode explores the ancient parable of the blind men and the elephant to tackle a big question in philosophy: How do perspective and experience shape what we believe to be true? We’ll break down the limits of individual knowledge, the value of diverse viewpoints, and why understanding the whole requires more than just one set of hands. Join us as we explore whether more voices bring us closer to the truth—or just make things more complicated.

philosophy of truth, blind men and the elephant, knowledge and perspective, subjective vs. objective reality, epistemology explained, diversity of thought, limits of perception, how beliefs are formed, philosophy podcast, do we see the full picture, DEI.

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