Ep. 294: Quine on Science vs. Epistemology (Part One)

<p>On W.V.O. Quine's "Epistemology Naturalized" (1969). What justifies scientific theory?</p> <p>Not theory-free observations, as Quine shows us by considering how we figure out foreign languages. Instead of basing science on epistemology, Quine thought we need to make epistemology part of science.</p> <p>Get more at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion.</p> <p>Sponsors and Plugs: <em>Maximize the impact of your charitable giving via <a href="https://www.givewell.org/">GiveWell.org</a>; choose "podcast" and enter "Partially Examined Life." Get a free T-shirt with your first order at <a href="https://buckmason.com/pel">BuckMason.com/pel</a>. Learn about St. John's College at <a href="https://sjc.edu/pel">sjc.edu/pel</a>. <a href="https://amzn.to/3K4iNUQ">Pre-order Mark's book "Philosophy for Teens."</a> <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/seminars">Read about Wes' seminars</a>.</em></p>