Can subjective observations, no matter how well-substantiated and supported, ever lead to knowledge of objective reality? Discussed in this episode: René Descartes' theory on objective reality, skepticism about the possibility of perceiving objective reality, differences in perceptions between species, Immanuel Kant 's influence on these lines of thinking, and questions about whether science can get us closer to understanding objective reality.

Related reading: Gaukroger, S. (2012). Objectivity: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press; Mulder, D. Objectivity. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy; Julian, R. & Sprenger, J. Scientific Objectivity. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2020 Edition).

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