Is Metaphysics Possible? | British Idealist Philosophy

Описание: This video is a mirror of Absolute Philosophy’s video (   • Is Metaphysics Pointless? Discussion | F.H...  ) where we discuss the background of F.H. Bradley’s 1893 magnum opus, “Appearance and Reality,” Bradley’s “Introduction” to the work, and Bradley’s views as to the possibility of metaphysical inquiry. A recording (and explanation) of the “Introduction” here:    • Introduction. Appearance and Reality by F....  .

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:03 - PI’s reasons for being interested in Idealism
00:03:03 - Jordan's reasons for being interested in Idealism
00:05:42 - Overview of the history of Appearance and Reality
00:09:08 - Overview of the philosophical content of Appearance and Reality
00:15:16 - MI’s first impressions
00:17:55 - Bradley’s writing style
00:21:32 - British idealists, German idealists, and Early analytics writing style and approach to metaphysics compared
00:30:48 - Is avoiding metaphysics possible?
00:43:06 - Why is metaphysics ignored?
00:55:24 - How metaphysics and science relate
01:02:50 - Other approaches to idealism
01:08:45 - How has science affecting metaphysics?
01:12:40 - Why metaphysics needs to be refreshed
01:26:40 - Could we get a metaphysical consensus?
01:40:18 - How rational is philosophy?
01:49:05 - The role of intellectual satisfaction
02:03:15 - Wrapping up