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Jim Palmer on the groundlessness of human existence.

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As part of this, Prof Yoshimi models neural networks, creates mathematical models of embodied agents and studies Husserl. You can find more of Prof Yoshimis work at https://jeffyoshimi.net/ In this episode, we discuss Merleau-Pontyan philosophy, cognitive science and the fundamental ambiguity of reality. RSam Podcast #81 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Merleau-Ponty and His Influence 02:56 Historical Context of Merleau-Ponty 05:55 Personal Influences and Engagements with Merleau-Ponty 08:45 Merleau-Ponty and Cognitive Science 11:47 The Appeal of Merleau-Ponty in Contemporary Philosophy 15:01 Philosophy and Science: The Role of Ambiguity 17:34 The Nature of Phenomenology 20:55 Exploring the Concept of Ambiguity 23:40 Essences in Merleau-Pontys Phenomenology 40:28 Exploring the Third Way in Phenomenology 43:19 Cognitive Science and Phenomenology: A Divergent Path 48:33 Naturalized Phenomenology: Possibilities and Limitations 54:47 Continuity in Merleau-Pontys Thought 01:05:11 Chiasm and the Structure of the Flesh 01:11:39 Romantic vs Pragmatic Ontology in Nature 01:18:00 Exploring Merleau-Ponty and Dewey 01:20:24 The Pluralist Approach in Phenomenology 01:21:28 Embodied Behavior and Representation 01:26:42 Naturalized Phenomenology and Cognitive Science 01:33:40 Cognitive Archaeology and Materiality 01:39:09 Final Thoughts on Phenomenology and Cognition Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). 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