Overview of Epistemlogy part 2 

You are very kind. Thanks for watching. I hope to produce more videos in the future. These are the product of being forced to teach online during the COVID lockdown. But as I teach a full schedule in Fall, Spring, and Summer, I have very little time. But I WILL make more, I promise.

Thanks for your kind comment.

You're very welcome, Hugo. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hi Youssef! Thanks for watching. I plan on doing many more. These are the product of having to teach online during the pandemic lockdown. And, since I teach a full schedule all year long, I don't have as much time as I'd like to make more. BUT, I will get there!

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find them useful. Keep in mind they are only designed as introductory information; there's so much more to understand if you really go deep in academic Philosophy.

@@ALittleBitofPhilosophy Yes, of course! I am starting my journey of philosophy and I'm glad I have found your channel. I'm planning on reading "Sophie's world" and "A new history of western philosophy" and I was looking for some introductory lever information to "soften the blow" before diving in and this was spot on :>

@@ALittleBitofPhilosophy While on the topic, what, in your opinion is the next step if I would like to learn about philosophy in a somewhat chronological way? meaning- where should I go after familiarizing myself with the main branches of philosophy?

@@alonthekiller One of the best things to do is simply start reading the primary sources. Plato is a good place to begin as he writes in dialogue form, and touches on a wide variety of topics.

Yes! I have a lot more videos I want to make. But I am still a full-time professor and teach a full load of classes (plus other work requirements), so I don't have loads of time. But again, yes, I do plan on making and posting more.

I generally tend to agree with you. It's so important to remember that monikers like 'skepticism' or 'dogmatism' are really only placeholders for us to begin the conversation. It's really a continuum of positions with varying degrees of optimism and pessimism regarding what's knowable. Sounds like you've found a reasonable position, but always keep open and keep thinking!!!

Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you find them valuable.

No. These videos are based on lectures I do for my students and originated due to COVID. But, I decided to just keep sharing them with everyone since I received so much positive feedback from folks who found them useful. Perhaps some day I write a book, but honestly, it's hard work just keeping up with doing the videos. Best of luck to you!

I'm not quite sure I follow you hear. What do you mean by "real words"? I suspect you may be on to something important, but I'm just a little confused by the terminology.

;-)

Ceci n'est un pipe.

I think the disagreement henges on what you mean by 'real'. Most philosophers use the term 'true' or 'real' as adjectives that describe the state of affairs that compose the universe. The truth is just whatever the universe turns out to be. That is distinct from what one perceives. Perception, as you rightly point out, is subjective; I have perceptions of the world mediated by my senses (which are very limited). But the fact that my perceptions may not (and almost certainly, to not) accurate capture the reality of the world around me, doesn't mean that there IS no world around me. What you seem to be saying would fall into the category of skepticism, not relativism. Skepticism does not reject the existence of an external world, it simply says we do not have sufficient access to it. Relatives is far more radical; it claims there IS no world to be perceived. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting.