In this fourth episode we analyse the importance of words and their necessary connection to reality. Words are signs: they point us to a meaning beyond them and require a clear bond with reality to be significant. The crux of the matter is the problem of the Universals, i.e., that which can be attribute to many things. The denial of universal essences as real, so as to reduce them to only sounds for a mere communication sake, can only lead to subjectivism. This is deleterious. In turn, the State, the Police, or a powerful political group, will decide what (new) meaning words have. Precisely what happens today in our society, where culture is influenced by controlling the language.

PS The podcast is made by two parts: 1) the lesson, which goes on for 1h14min, and 2) Q/A sessions with contribution from the floor, following up.

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In this third episode we deal with the problem of perception of reality. Realism vs. Idealism or Anti-realism. The question that arises is this: Are we sure that there are things beyond our own comprehension and that there is an external world wider than our sensation and thought? This seems an ongoing doubt. How to go about it? We deal with the thought of George Berkeley (1685-1753) still relevant and influential today.

PS The first hour is the lecture given by Fr Serafino. The second one, the Q/A session with very good interactions by the audience.

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