Dr. Michel Bitbol explains how the concepts of appearance and reality shaped Western philosophy. In this lesson, you will follow the evolution of Western thought, from Plato’s dualism to the birth of modern science.
Lesson Outline
Part 1: Plato and the reality/appearance dualism
Part 2: Heraclitus and Democritus: Appearance & Reality in ancient Greece
Part 3: The birth of modern science: Newton, Kant, Husserl
Key Terms
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Critical thinking Questions
Please reflect on the following questions before watching the lecture:
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Lesson Summary
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