When Facts and Logic Nearly Destroyed Philosophy

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A video essay on how logical positivism and principles of verification nearly destroyed philosophy in the 20th Century and how it was rescued by four women.

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Chapters:
Back from Paris: 00:00
1: What's The Point of Philosophy?: 03:06
2: A Band of Logical People: 09:42
3: The End of Philosophy?: 12:51
4: The Big Questions Return: 16:12
Sponsor: 19:12