Philippe Huneman

Cyril Labbé, chercheur en informatique qui infiltre le système scientifique pour révéler ses failles, et Philippe Huneman, philosophe des sciences au CNRS, débattent des canulars savants. Ils expliquent pourquoi et comment ces pastiches sont construits. Ils abordent revues prédatrices, fausses publications, H‑index bidon et limites de l’évaluation scientifique.

Philippe Huneman, a philosopher, discusses the different meanings of 'why' and its impact on various disciplines. He explores the cause of events, the reason of beliefs, and the purpose of actions. Huneman introduces key philosophers and delves into metaphysics. He also acknowledges the limits of reason and our natural instinct to ask 'why' despite knowing there may not be a definitive answer.

Philippe Huneman, a research director at the Institut d'Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques, explores the intricate philosophy behind the question 'why.' He explains three distinct meanings of 'why'—cause, reason, and purpose—and how they affect our understanding across disciplines like science and history. Huneman also discusses the limits of reasoning, the appeal of conspiracy theories, and the intertwining of purposiveness with biological explanations. With insights ranging from Aristotle to contemporary thought, he invites listeners to rethink the nature of inquiry.