# Our Knowledge of the External World As a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy - Bertrand Russell

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Podcast: [Relativity: The Special & General Theory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/relativity-the-special-general-theory-5396551)
Published: 2026-07-11T09:00:21+00:00
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Bertrand Russell's "Our Knowledge of the External World" explores the intricate relationship between sensory data and fundamental concepts in physics, such as space, time, and matter. Delivered through the Lowell Lectures in 1914, Russell employs logical analysis to examine how these ideas can bring clarity to the philosophy of physics, much like they did for mathematics in the late nineteenth century. This work invites listeners to engage with profound questions about the nature of reality and the limits of human understanding. Its enduring relevance lies in its challenge to think critically about the foundations of knowledge, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the intersections of philosophy and science.

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