philosophy
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Reality+ by David Chalmers: A Chapter-by-Chapter Review

Introduction: When we think of philosophy, we might picture ancient philosophers disconnected from modern science. However, philosophy is the reconciliation of existing knowledge, and modern science and technology have brought us enormous amount of new knowledge, it’s now philosophers’ job to digest them. This is what the author, David Chalmers, calls ‘technophilosophy’: generating new questions Continue reading
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Science on the Ground, Philosophy in the Air

Science can be thought of as firmly grounded—it operates close to the earth, where everything is tangible and can be directly observed or measured. It is constrained by the scientific method, focusing on precise exploration and concrete conclusions based on evidence. Philosophy, on the other hand, is like something floating above the ground, encompassing a Continue reading
