62: Experimental Philosophy: Testing the Limits of Wisdom and Knowledge (with Edouard Machery)

What happens when philosophers start running experiments? Edouard Machery joins Igor and Charles to explain the principles of experimental philosophy, the surprising geography of wisdom, and why we should be skeptical about trusting science too much. Igor digs into what's universal vs what's local about how we think, Edouard explains why bad habits keep creeping into research, and Charles wonders if philosophy can support wise decisions around ordering another glass of wine when out with friends. Welcome to Episode 62.

Links:

• Edouard Machery's Homepage
• Edouard Machery | University of Pittsburgh
• Geography of Philosophy Project
• Philosophy Within Its Proper Bounds | Oxford University Press - Edouard Machery (2017)
• Experimental Philosophy | Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science - Edouard Machery (2024)
• Dimensions of wisdom perception across twelve countries on five continents - Rudnev, M., Barrett, H.C., Buckwalter, W. et al (2024)
• Editorial: Cultural Variation and Cognition | Springer Nature Link - Edouard Machery, Joshua Knobe & Stephen P. Stich (2023)
• Conversations at the Center | Podcast from Center for Philosophy of Science - Hosted by Edouard Machery