The first theme of the course was interesting and thought provoking, although it had some moments which forced me to reread a certain part so I could grasp what Russel was trying to say. When he began discussing whether tables, or matter at all existed or if it is a result of a series of stimulations of our senses I couldn't help but think of The Matrix and whether there is a magic pill which reveals the real form of the table.
The notion of knowledge has been a topic I've thought of before reading the book (although more specifically scientific knowledge). It is kind of certain and uncertain at the same time. The certainty lies in it's ability to explain the surrounding world in a logical step-by-step manner, but at the same time, something which have been assumed/proven to be true for can be proven wrong to be replaced by a new "truth", which basically requires us to have faith in science and it's statements.
My big takeaway from this weeks theme is basically that we're encouraged to question everything, no matter how big or small it is. Perhaps this would've been different if the seminar hadn't bee cancelled, but alas, one can only guess...
The notion of knowledge has been a topic I've thought of before reading the book (although more specifically scientific knowledge). It is kind of certain and uncertain at the same time. The certainty lies in it's ability to explain the surrounding world in a logical step-by-step manner, but at the same time, something which have been assumed/proven to be true for can be proven wrong to be replaced by a new "truth", which basically requires us to have faith in science and it's statements.
My big takeaway from this weeks theme is basically that we're encouraged to question everything, no matter how big or small it is. Perhaps this would've been different if the seminar hadn't bee cancelled, but alas, one can only guess...
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