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Every book David Deutsch recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • David Deutsch has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of June 2, 2021.
  • David Deutsch has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of June 2, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of June 2, 2021.
  • The 2 books David Deutsch has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 2, 2021: The Myth of the Framework and The Open Society and Its Enemies.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from David Deutsch aired on June 2, 2021.

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Guest on Conversations with Tyler · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

David Deutsch appeared on Conversations with Tyler to discuss multiple worlds, philosophy, and his intellectual influences. During the conversation, Deutsch reflected on his engagement with the works of philosopher Karl Popper. While discussing Popper's writings, Deutsch mentioned being very fond of the book The Myth of the Framework, though he added a caveat that he would not necessarily recommend it as an ideal starting point for readers new to Popper's philosophy. Instead, Deutsch recounted his own personal entry point into Popper's intellectual universe, which was the second volume of The Open Society and Its Enemies. He noted that this particular volume focused specifically on Karl Marx, candidly admitting that Marx's philosophy was the aspect of Popper's work that he was least interested in at the time and remains least interested in today. Through these reflections, Deutsch mapped out his historical relationship with Popperian thought, offering listeners both a personal anecdote about his early reading habits and a nuanced perspective on how to navigate the vast and complex body of work left behind by one of the twentieth century's most influential philosophers of science and society.

Books recommended by David Deutsch

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  1. The Myth of the Framework

    Karl Popper; M. A. Notturno · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “i i'm um i'm very fond of the myth of the framework but i'm not sure that i would recommend that as a starting point”
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  2. The Open Society and Its Enemies

    Karl Popper · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Open Society and Its Enemies by Karl Popper is a renowned philosophical defense of liberal democracy and critical rationalism against totalitarian ideologies.

    Discussed
    “my starting point was the open sight in its enemies vol 2 which is about marx which is probably the aspect of his f his philosophy that i was least into it was and am least interested in”
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
David Deutsch on Multiple Worlds and Our Place in ThemConversations with Tyler2021-06-022
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged The beginning of infinity
“Um we we are all at like I say in in my book we're all at the beginning of infinity. We're only ever at the beginning.”
Plugged The Fabric of Reality
“Another thing is I'm I'm writing uh the third book in my sort of sequel to my first two books u fabric of reality and the beginning of infinity.”
Plugged The beginning of infinity
“Another thing is I'm I'm writing uh the third book in my sort of sequel to my first two books u fabric of reality and the beginning of infinity.”