Reality

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 04 – Metaphysics 1 (The Nature of Reality) – Part 2: Red Pill or Blue Pill?

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Plato’s cave reminds us that familiarity isn’t the same as truth. The shadows feel safe because they’re known, not because they’re real. Metaphysics asks us whether we’re willing to risk discomfort in exchange for clarity, and whether truth is worth pursuing even when it unsettles us. Philosophy doesn’t force us into the light; it simply asks if we’re ready to walk toward it.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 04 – Metaphysics 1 (The Nature of Reality) – Part 1: Introduction – What is real?

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Metaphysics invites us to ask the biggest question of all: what is real? As we explore the nature of reality, philosophy encourages us to look beyond appearances and question the frameworks that shape our understanding. Whether reality is material, mental, calculated, or something stranger still, one truth remains: how we perceive the world is inseparable from how we experience it.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 03 – Epistemology – Part 3: Am I dreaming? How would I know?

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Epistemology asks us to question not just what we believe, but whether our confidence itself is justified. When Descartes wondered if he might be dreaming, he wasn’t chasing paranoia; he was practicing intellectual humility. Philosophy invites us to test our assumptions gently, to notice when comfort replaces clarity, and to ask what waking up might actually feel like.

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