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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2023 · 44 MIN

Ep. 308: Moore's Proof of Mind-Independent Reality (Part One)

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On G.E. Moore's "Proof of the External World" (1939) and "Certainty" (1941). Moore shows you his hands and says "these are my hands, which are physical objects, and thus the external world exists!" Does this defeat skepticism? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion.

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