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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 42 MIN

Bertrand Russell: The Existence of Matter

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If we can only experience our own sensations, how can we be know that the world contains anything else?In other words, is there matter which is independent of our minds? Or do we live in a dream world? Is our mind actually all alone?Russell argues that philosophy can help us make sense of these questions and suggest a possible way out.You can join future live sessions at ⁠https://discord.gg/philosophy

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