Philosophy for the People: Recent Episodes
Patrick Flynn
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Dr. W. Matthews Grant—one of my greatest philosophical inspirations—served as an external examiner for my dissertation defense. Apparently, he didn't beat me up enough the first time, so he returned to the podcast to finish the job. (Okay, it wasn't really that combative. He just wanted to continue our conversation about the dissertation. : ) This was a fun, productive, and wide-ranging discussion. We get into divine simplicity (obviously), God as the ultimate foundation of reality, the principle of sufficient reason, epistemology, metaethics, and more. Consider this Dissertation Defense, Part II. ; )
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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the podcast to discuss his recent editted volume Thomism Revisited: https://amzn.to/4m3Z4Jx
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Dr. Robert Koons has two forthcoming books on Aquinas's Five Ways—one popular, one academic—so we spend this episode walking through how he understands and defends each of the Five Ways, and why they're far more philosophically interesting than they're usually given credit for.
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Pat talks with philosopher Dr. Tim Pawl, author of Jesus and the Genome, about the theological and philosophical challenges raised by evolutionary biology and how Christians can think clearly about them.
Jesus and the Genome: https://amzn.to/4il5Ys8
Tim on Substack: https://pawlineepistles.substack.com/
Pat on Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
Pat is joined by Suan Sonna and Daniel Vecchio to discuss recent controversies related to capital punishment and magisterial teaching.
Pat's Substack article: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/p/an-intelligent-catholics-guide-to
Ed Feser's article: https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2025/10/fastiggi-and-sonna-on-catholicism-and.html
Dr. Mark Spencer returns to the podcast to discuss natural theology.
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John DeRosa is launching an online Bible Workshop--and you should join! Here's the link: https://classical-theism-podcast.aweb.page/p/3e983115-1a58-48ed-a9cc-e5b9ef419c28
Dr. Logan Paul Gage joins Pat for a conversation on the thought of John Henry Newman—soon to be declared a Doctor of the Church—with a special focus on his commonsense epistemology and how it compares to modern epistemological projects.
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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss another recent article of his: Primary Causality, Providence, and Scripture. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/new-blackfriars/article/abs/primary-causality-providence-and-scripture/4A69C86C7310F54F7D413FC6261EBE06
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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss Thomistic epistemology and cognitional theory. We discuss the metaphysics of knowledge, proper functionalism, error theory, whether Aquinas was an externalist, and more. Please like, share, and subscribe!
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Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss some of the recent work he's been doing with respect to the Thomistic understanding of existence. For most philosophy content, check out Pat's Substack: https://streamyard.com/72mnfcbg7j
Pat is joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss the question of whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God. We chat philosophy of language, including different theories of reference (descriptivism, causal theories, etc.) and how the occurrence of reference drift can make answering this questions somewhat difficult!
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In this episode, Pat and Mike respond to Jordan Peterson’s recent appearance on Surrounded.
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This episode is a replay from John DeRosa's Classical Theism Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-theism-podcast/id1432200694
Pat and Mike discuss one particular philosopher everyone should read (that isn't Plato, lol).
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Pat introduces Mike Schramm, new associate editor for The Journal of Absolute Truth. They then discuss the state of some argumetns for God.
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Pat and Jim begin a new series on Freud. Live QnA at the end!
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Pat and Jim do a year in review, including discussing some of their favorite books. Also, live QnA at the end.
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Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to the podcast to discuss some of his recent work on divine hiddenness and dogmatic authority (two distinct topics!).
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Let's talk about brute facts, baby!
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Pat is joined once again by Dr. Thomas Ward, this time to discuss his recent book After Stoicism: The Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher.
You can check out his new book (which I highly recommend) here: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/after-stoicism?srsltid=AfmBOoq8MR4WeWFZ8S75xXQ5Cxc_uzDN96t1wXRCQlGxvT0oEhwOrxot
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Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr to explore the notion of personhood from a Thomistic perspective. This builds on Dr. Kerr's recent lecture Ratzinger's Notion of Person in Theology: a Thomistic Response.
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Dr. Michael Gorman has authored an excellent new book: A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics. In this episode, Pat interviews Dr. Gorman about some of the contents of that book, including how Aquinas thinks about composition, fundamentality, and God.
To order the book: https://amzn.to/3BmsGP1
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Pat is joined by Dr. Kenneth Pearce to discuss some of his recent work related to metaphysical grounding, contingency, and the existence of God.
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Pat and Gaven discuss cool things, like Aquinas's theory of existence and how God knows He's not a brain in a vat.
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Pat is joined by Perry to discuss his work on Skeptical Theism.
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Pat is joined by Matthew Adelstein to discuss some of their (current) favorite arguments for God.
Pat is joined by Jack Boczar to discuss his forthcoming paper, Existential Inertia and Thomistic Esse.
Jack has published on Aquinas and Augustine and is currently working on medieval metaphysics. His PhilPeople page can be accessed here:
https://philpeople.org/profiles/jack-boczar
Pat talks with Joshua Sijuwade about his new book Analytic Theism.
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Pat is joined by Dr. Kyle Keltz to discuss some of his recent work on the problem of evil with respect to animal suffering. Also, to announce a new volume on the problem of animal suffering that Dr. Keltz is editting and that Pat is contributing to.
Dr. Gavin Ortlund recently debated Dr. Ryan Mullins on divine simplicity. After, John DeRosa hosted Gavin and myself for a bit of a debrief and extended conversation on the topic. Here's the replay, from John's Classical Theism podcast.
Pat is joined by Fr. Thomas Joseph White to discuss some of the contents of his recent book Principles of Catholic Theology, Book 2: On the Rational Credibility of Christianity
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This converation was originally hosted for the Mind Matters podcast, but is now being shared here.
This episode -- focusing on classical theism, divine simplicity, and ultimate explanation -- is a special replay of a conversation with Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski as featured on The Classical Theism Podcast. Pat appears toward the end to engage Chris on what resources (if any) classical theism might afford to meta-epistemology.
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Dr. Stephen Napier returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent publication in response to the problem of divine hiddenness: Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief?
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/religious-studies/article/is-there-nonresistant-nonbelief/21F4527C7306B350D49B46E2CB8BDDD0
PS - Sorry for the "beeping" noise throughout. Is what it is.
Please enjoy this conversation exploring substance dualism. Subscribe if you want. Or not!
Come hang with Dr. Gaven Kerr as we chat Scripture and Metaphysics.
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Dr. Mark Spencer has a new Element out called Catholicism and the Problem of God. In this episode, we explore some of the contents of that book, including the apparent tensions that arise between Catholic claims concerning God and philosophy of God, or features of God and features of the world (i.e., problem of evil).
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Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent critique of panentheism. If you like the video, hit like and subscribe to Philosophy for the People for more!
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Pat offers a brief introduction to the logical problem -- or better, logical argument -- from evil (against the existence of God).
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Pat and Jim offer a brief history of the problem of evil, highlighting how this philosophical challenge to the existence of God, and various responses to it, have evolved over time. Share your thoughts on today’s conversation below.
All comments and perspectives welcome, just keep it courteous! If you like the video, hit like and subscribe to Philosophy for the People for more!
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Most of us strongly assume that knowing is valuable. Moreover, that it is valuable to come to truth truth apart from instances of luck. Why? Can we give a good philosophical accounts of this? Dr. Fuqua argues we can, in his recent article "Proper Functionalism, Perfectionism, and the Epistemic Value Problem." That is what we discuss today!
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Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to deepen your understanding, this video is your guide to tackling philosophical texts with confidence. In this episode, Pat offers tips on everything from having the right mindset when engaging philosophical texts to practical approaches for absorbing the most from them.
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Welcome to Philosophy for the People, where deep thinking meets practical insight. In this episode, we delve into the fundamental nature of philosophy and its significance in our daily lives. Our discussions aim to illuminate how philosophical thinking shapes our understanding of the world. If you find value in our content, please support us by liking this video and subscribing to our channel. We encourage you to join the conversation by commenting below: What got YOU interested in philosophy?
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Dive into the ancient wisdom of Aristotle as we unravel the mysteries of existence with his theory of the Four Causes. In this brief (but hopefully enlightening!) video, we'll explore the fundamental questions that have captivated thinkers for centuries: What is the essence of being? Why do things occur the way they do? Aristotle's answers lie in his Four Causes – Material, Formal, Efficient, and Final. These causes offer a timeless framework that has shaped philosophical thought and our understanding of the world around us. Don't forget to hit 'Like' if you find Aristotle as fascinating as we do, and 'Comment' with your thoughts or questions to join the conversation. Finally, if you're eager for more philosophical explorations, make sure to 'Subscribe' to our channel and turn on notifications to never miss a discussion.
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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss the (surprising) harmonies between Thomism and Kantianism concerning theories of knowledge and mind-world relations.
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In today's episode, we examine the two-sense theory of existence, and confront one of the paradoxes purported to afflict the commonsense view of existence, where existence is taken to be attribute of individuals. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, or the next philosophical enigma you want us to unravel.
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Pat and Jim discuss William James' essay Human Immortality: Two Supposed Objections to the Doctrine.
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Pat is joined by Dr. Mark Spencer and Fr. Matthew Kirby to discuss their recent paper The One Has the Many: A Further Synthesis of Aquinas, Scotus, and Palamas.
Link to paper: https://www.academia.edu/108261668/_The_One_has_the_Many_A_Further_Synthesis_of_Aquinas_Scotus_and_Palamas_Co_Written_with_Fr_Matthew_Kirby_International_Philosophical_Quarterly_62_2_June_2022_161_187
Link to Dr. Spencer's academia page: https://stthomas.academia.edu/MarkSpencer
Link to Dr. Spencer's book The Irreducibility of the Human Person: https://www.amazon.com/Irreducibility-Human-Person-Catholic-Synthesis/dp/0813235200
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Pat is joined by Fr. Irenaeus for an introductory conversation on Thomistic philosophy and its modern day relevance. Check out Aquinas 101 at https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute...
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In today's episode, Dr. Daniel Vecchio engages ChatGPT in a measured and insightful discussion about his version of Anselm's Ontological Argument. Who says that calm and composed conversations can't be deeply enriching?
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Pat finishes his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.
Pat continues his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.
Pat is joined by Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse for an extended conversation around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.
Pat is joined by Dr. Jim Jacobs, author of Seat of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition.
Seat of Wisdom is available here: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813234656/seat-of-wisdom/
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Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb for a discussion on religious epistemology. PS - check out the new Cambridge Handbook of Religious Epistemology: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-handbook-of-religious-epistemology/1F03540692F28C8EB49AF0B5A8367CBB
Pat was recently interviewed by Dr. Anythony Alberino about his forthcoming book The Best Argument for God.
https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god/
Link up with Dr. Alberino at https://www.youtube.com/@thinkforchrist
Pat and Jim discuss a very creative and provocative response to the logical problem of evil from philosopher Mark Johnston.
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Pat's forthcoming book, The Best Argument for God, is now available for pre-order at all the usual places, with an official release of Oct 17th.
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Pat talks with Gary Michuta about his new book The Gospel Truth: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-gospel-truth-how-we-can-know-what-christ-taught/
Trent Horn is back on the podcast to discuss his new book When Protestants Argue Like Atheists.
Pat is joined by Dr. Luke Barnes to discuss the fine-tuning argument.
A Fortunate Universe: https://amzn.to/3N2bmlY
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Pat interviews Dr. Tim Pawl on his work defending (philosophically) the doctrine of the incarnation.
Parker Settecase joins Pat on Philosophy for the People to discuss the simulation hypothesis. Are we living in a virtual world? Fun, spooky stuff!
Parker Settecase is a graduate student in philosophy and the host of the Parker's Pensées Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @ParkersPensees
You can also link up with Parker on social media: https://linktr.ee/parkerspensees
Karlo Broussard returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his new book The New Relativism.
Dr. Brian Cutter joins Philosophy for the People to discuss color realism -- that is, whether color is really "in" things like it seems to be -- and why this question bears on many other important concerns.
Joshua Ramussen, author of the newly released book Who Are You Really?, returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his updated throughts on cosmological reasoning and the nature of persons1
Pat throws a bunch of (mostly higher level) objections against Aquinas's De Ente argument for the existence of God. Dr. Gaven Kerr responds. Will Thomism survive the stress test? Tune in to find out!
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Pat explains why he thinks the best Christian apologetics book is Michael Rota's Taking Pascal's Wager: https://amzn.to/3ml33a1
Pat offers a brief overview of just some of the ways philosophers have argued for the existence of God, whether Leibnizian, Thomistic, Anselmian, etc. Along the way Pat highlights advantages and difficulties facing each approach. Please contribute your thoughts in the comment section. Like, share, and subscribe!
PS - Links to deeper conversations on each of these approaches can be found on Pat's substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/how-philosophers-argue-for-god-a
Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss recent work he's done on whether sex is ambiguous and responding to criticism against his theory of knowledge. Lots covered in this conversation. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!
Pat highlights 8 (or so) approaches classical theists have taken in response to the evidential problem of evil. The purpose of this video is not to defend any of these approaches, but simply to explain what they are and encourage further study for those interested.
For more, see Pat's Substack of the same title: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/8-or-so-responses-to-the-problem
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Pat and Jim continue their series on Plato's Timaeos, with a focus on Plato's natural theology.
At last, the ultimate showdown! Thomism vs Scotism featuring Gaven Kerr and Tom Ward. Discuss ranges over causality, arguments for God, modality, and much more!
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Erick Ybarra joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his new book on the papacy, and answer whatever questions you have.
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Dr. Kenneth Pearce returns to Philosophy for the People to (primarily) discuss his development of the argument from contingency for God's existence as framed within the context of metaphysical grounding, and, more specifically, how one can avoid necessitarianism when taking this approach. Along the way, however, many other matters are discussed, including the theoretic virtue of simplicity, the principle of analogy, and the privation theory of evil.
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Dr. Stephen Napier returns to philosophy for the people to discuss work he's been doing on naturalism and moral knowledge (particularly how naturalistic accounts fail to explain our apprehension of the deontic quality of moral judgments).
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Dr. John Knasas joins Pat to discuss the work he's done on Thomistic existentialism, particularly sense realism and cosmological reasoning. For Dr. Knasas, these issues are related, as will become apparent later in the conversation. Dr. Knasas is the author of the book Thomistic Existentialism and Cosmological Reasoning.
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AI expert Dr. Robert J. Marks II joins Pat for a wide-ranging conversation on everything artificial intelligence. Are we just computers? Will a computer ever be conscious? What should be excited about with the impressive increases in AI? What should we be worried about? All that and more!
Check out Dr. Mark's book Non-Computable You.
Dr. Tom Ward joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the natural theology & philosophy of God of John Duns Scotus. What is Duns Scotus's argument for God? How does Duns Scotus's philosophy of God compare to Thomas Aquinas's? How do we account for the unique individuality of each McDonald's McNugget Buddy? All this and more!
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Christopher Tomaszewski returns to discuss some of the more recent work he's done on classical theism and modal collapse. It is highly recommend you listen to Pat's previous conversations with Christ T before this one!
Dr. Gaven Kerr joins the podcast to discuss responses to radical skepticism and offer a Thomistic perspective on mind and world.
Dr. W. Matthews Grant returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his model of libertarian freedom and its compatibility with divine simplicity.
Suan Sonna is back! And there's much to discuss, especially around his New Eliakim argument for the Papacy, which has recently generated quite a stir.
Pat and Jim discuss Aristotle's philosophy of religion
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Dr. Tyler McNabb returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his new Element volume titled God and Political authority.
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Pat and Brian discuss the role relations play in moral normativity, among other things : )
Pat is joined by Shane Kapler to discuss his new book The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: https://amzn.to/3tOHjDF
Two beareded and shadow-y men (one of them Dr. Daniel Vecchio) explore the ontological argument.
Pat is joined by John Ziegler to explore what is wrong with mainstream media these days and some of his predictions for the future.
John is the host of The Death of Journalism Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-death-of-journalism/id1650632627
Pat is joined for Gary Michuta for a conversation on sacred tradition; namely, what it is, and why it matters for Christians.
Please head to our YouTube channel to see the accompanying video: https://youtu.be/3GP_fxM5JMc
Here is a brief video (a little longer than 60s seconds, sorry!) explaining what metaphysics is.
Most of the texts/quotes in this video are from Norris Clarke's excellent book The One and the Many. The Metamucil joke, however, is from Edward Feser : )
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Dr. Kevin Vost returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his book What Is God and how reading Thomas Aquinas ended his 25 years of being an atheist.
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Pat Flynn, host of Philosophy for the People. Just who is this shadowy enigma of a man? Aside philosophy, what else is Pat into? Tune in to find out!! Updates on the channel & live QnA as well.
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Dr. Jim Madden makes the case that evolution does not undermine religious belief. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe.
Jim's Substack: https://jdmadden.substack.com/p/does-evolution-undermine-christianity
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Jimmy Akin joins Philosophy for the People to help make sense of the Catholic understanding of authority and infallibility. Plus, answers to live audience questions.
Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung joins Philosophy for the People to discuss worldview comparison and his book God at the Crossroads of Worldviews.
Fr. James Dominic Rooney joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent critique of universalism from both a philosophical and theological perspective.
Pat is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford for a fun, free-range convesation on all things philosophy and faith.
Enric Gel joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent work in worldview comparison and how he believes classical theism can answer an important question that competitive paradigms cannot.
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Dr. Gaven Kerr presents and defends Aquinas's 4th Way argumnet for the existence of God
Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more.
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Pat and Jim begin their series on Immanuel Kant by discussing his essay How to Orient Oneself in Thinking. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe.
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Dr. Mark Spencer returns to Philosophy for the people to discuss the work he's done on beauty and our obligation to worship God.
Pat is joined by Dr. Tim and Dr. Lydia McGrew to discuss their influential rendition of the argumnet from miracles, as featured in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology
Pat and Jim talk Kant and What Is Enlightenment.
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Dr. Michael Behe joins Philosophy for the People to answer the best objections toward his work on irreducible complexity and intelligent design.
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Many have supposed that divine simplicity does not play well with the essence/energies distinction. Dr. Mark Spencer disagrees, and believes the two commitments are compatible. He joins Philosophy for the People to discuss!
Here's a link to Dr. Spencer's (must get) book: https://amzn.to/3QKPfii
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Dr. Joshua Sijuwade joins Philosophy for the People to discuss a recent paper he's published on grounding and the existence of God.
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Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb to discuss epistemology, cognitive science of religion, classical theism, and, time permitting, the simulation hypothesis!
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Pat and Jim share what they're reading then take questions from the audience, including their thoughts on Russel's Teapot, arguments for naturalism, and the movie Top Gun Maverick!
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Pat and Jim explore the extended mind hypothesis as promoted by Andy Clark and David Chalmers.
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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden
Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/
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Time for another philosophy-filled episode! This time, Pat is joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew to help us think through external world skepticism. Is there really a world beyond our minds, or might everything we experience be the result of some malignant spirit manipulating our thoughts, as Descartes once suggested? Most people refuse to take these absurd hypotheticals seriously, but philosophers have often struggled to articulate just why these situations are, in fact, irrational. Fortunately, Dr. McGrew has some really good published material on the problem of external world skepticism, which we discuss in this episode.
You can learn more about Lydia McGrew at her website http://www.lydiamcgrew.com/
Phil for People Links/Resources
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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden
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Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his latest paper, If Naturalism Is True, then Scientific Explanation Is Impossible: https://philarchive.org/rec/BOGINI
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Pat and Jim discuss BKII of Aristotle's Politics. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!
Pat summarizes and recommends two great beginner philosophy books by Mortimer J. Adler: 10 Philosophical Mistakes and 6 Great Ideas. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!
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Pat talks about how his podcast is splitting up. Don't worry, all the content will be the same, more plentiful, in fact. There will just be different channels to access different subjects. Below are the relevant links so you can subscribe to whatever interests you!
The Pat Flynn Fitness Show on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458
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In this latest edition of office hours, Pat and John sit down to present some of their recent research. They discuss three topics: 1) that composite things need a cause, 2) Catholic views on Adam and Eve, and 3) a new take on the problem of evil. Pat Flynn advances sophisticated arguments for an ancient principle that all composite things require a cause.
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Nietzsche is famously known for his critiques not just of Christianity but of moral theory and moral consciousness in general. What can we learn from Nietzsche today? Do his critiques stand up, and what can a proper understanding of Scripture offer in response?
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Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.
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Dr. Christopher Kaczor, author of The Ethics of Abortion, joins Pat to address arguments for abortion and defend pro-life philosophy.
The Ethics of Abortion: https://amzn.to/3pqjr7a
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Dr. Michael Behe, the "godfather of intelligent design" and author of Darwin Devolves, discusses the irreducible complexity and intelligent design theory with Dr. Michael Ramage, a critic of ID and author of From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution.
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Pat and Jim continue their series summarizing and commenting upon Aristotle's Politics, this time finishing what's left of Book 1.
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Pat and Jim begin their series on Aristotle's politics, reviewing and commenting upon Book 1.
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Dr. James Anderson joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done divine conceptualism and the relationship between logic and God.
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Dr. James Dolezal joins Philosophy for the People to discuss how the doctrine of divine simplicity is compatible with trinitarian theology. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!
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Pat introduces newcomers to Philosophy for the People, a channel that has gained popularity on YouTube because of its high-level philosopical discouse. But don't let this intimidate you: Philosophy for the People is all about making difficult thought easy. Here's what you can expect from the podcast version and why you should subscribe!
Moreover, here are the resources Pat mentioned.
Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com
Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople
Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden
Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/
Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/