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   Mar 24, 2024 · Half a century ago, a philosopher imagined a world where we could fulfil our desires through digital simulations. He argued we'd prefer reality, but was he right? In a pivotal scene in the...

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   Across his career, the philosopher David Chalmers has challenged what we hold to be true about consciousness and the mind. As Tom Chatfield discovers, now he is questioning reality itself.

3. oxsci.org › how-should-we-define-reality-and-doesHow should we define reality and does it exist? - The Oxford ...

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   Dec 13, 2023 · Reality can be described as the state of things as they are, not as they are imagined to be. Light travels roughly 870,000 times faster than sound and, due to this delay, our brains extrapolate to create a cohesive reality that aligns our perceptions with our physical experiences.

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   What is the relationship between the mind and body? Philosophers throughout history have put forth various theories to address these questions, allowing us to ponder the ultimate nature of reality. Ethics, another branch of philosophy, examines moral principles and values that guide human behavior.

6. www.actforlibraries.org › rene-descartes-vision-of-realityRene Descartes Vision of Reality | Actforlibraries.org

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   Rene Descartes (1596 – 1660) is widely acknowledged as the first modern philosopher. He was one of the leading figures in the European Enlightenment. Descartes’ philosphy depended heavily on both reasoning and science, and one of his most widely known concepts is his model of reality.

7. plato.stanford.edu › entries › realismRealism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Jul 8, 2002 · Firstly, there has been a great deal of debate in recent philosophy about the relationship between realism, construed as a metaphysical doctrine, and doctrines in the theory of meaning and philosophy of language concerning the nature of truth and its role in accounts of linguistic understanding (see Dummett 1978 and Devitt 1991a for radically ...

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   Did a philosopher think we'd prefer reality?

   • Half a century ago, a philosopher imagined a world where we could fulfil our desires through digital simulations. He argued we'd prefer reality, but was he right? In a pivotal scene in the movie The Matrix, the character Cypher sits in a plush restaurant, with a soft harp playing in the background.

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   Do modern philosophers agree on the ultimate nature of reality?

   • Modern philosophers do not agree on the ultimate nature of reality. Some are physicalists who point to energy and matter as being the foundation. Some are idealists who point to consciousness and the qualities of perception. Some are social constructionists who highlight social contexts and processes of justification.

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   What is the connection between philosophy and reality?

   • By establishing a clear connection between philosophy and reality, this guide aims to demonstrate the relevance of these abstract ideas to our concrete experiences. Engaging with philosophical concepts can not only enhance our intellectual curiosity but also equip us with a greater understanding of the world around us.

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   Why should we explore different philosophical perspectives on reality?

   • Overall, exploring different philosophical perspectives on reality enables us to appreciate the interplay between our perception, knowledge, and the world. It emphasizes the importance of continuously examining our understanding of reality and invites us to critically reflect on the factors that shape our perception of the world around us.

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   What can we learn from a philosophical perspective?

   • We will also explore different interpretations of reality from a philosophical perspective, exploring how our perception and knowledge influence our understanding of the world. This examination of reality will enable us to navigate the complexities of daily life with a more nuanced approach.

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   Can a philosopher accept realism?

   • Although it would be possible to accept (or reject) realism across the board, it is more common for philosophers to be selectively realist or non-realist about various topics: thus it would be perfectly possible to be a realist about the everyday world of macroscopic objects and their properties, but a non-realist about aesthetic and moral value.

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   May 7, 2021 · Modern philosophers do not agree on the ultimate nature of reality. Some are physicalists who point to energy and matter as being the foundation. Some are idealists who point to...