Beyond the reality illusion | Hilary Lawson | FULL TALK

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Hilary Lawson discusses science and the end of the real. How can a theory, like Ptolemaic astronomy, be both "wrong" and successful? Watch more from Hilary at https://iai.tv/home/speakers/hilary-lawson?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=beyond-the-reality-illusion-hilary-lawson We assume our theories describe reality and uncover the truth, for otherwise the success of science appears a miracle. Join leading critic of philosophical realism, philosopher Hilary Lawson, as he argues this is a profound and damaging mistake and puts forward a radical alternative that enables us to make sense of the mystery that is reality. #realism #reality #philosophy #science #postmodernism A British philosopher best known for his theory of 'Closure', Hilary Lawson is an outspoken critic of philosophical realism and Editorial Director of the IAI. The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=beyond-the-reality-illusion-hilary-lawson For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses