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The Socratic SessionsJesus, Memory, and the Nature of the Gospels | Dale C. Allison Jr. | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #37🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with Dale C. Allison Jr. about his book The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus. Together, they explore how memory, legend, oral tradition, and theology shaped the Gospels, and why the historical quest for Jesus may reveal more about us than it does about him.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️ Highlights[Highlight 1]: Too Many Jesuses: Why Every Scholar Finds a Different One[Highlight 2]: Can you separate the Historical Jesus from Legend?[Highlight 3]: Jesus Thought the World Was Ending — Was He Wrong?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)The Historical Chri...
2025-06-271h 12
The Socratic SessionsNo Religion, No Chaos: Debunking the Godless Myth | Phil Zuckerman | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #36🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with sociologist Phil Zuckerman about the myths surrounding secularism. Drawing from his book Society Without God, Zuckerman explores how godless societies function—often outperforming religious ones in measures of health, happiness, and social wellbeing.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️ Highlights[Highlight 1]: Are secular societies really in moral decline[Highlight 2]: Why do godless nations often outperform religious ones?[Highlight 3]: Can life without religion still be meaningful?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Society without God (Second Edition) by Phil ZuckermanWebsiteUniversity PageINTENSE Debate: Which is...
2025-06-131h 16
The Socratic SessionsThe Self-Made Soul: Objectivism, Ethics, and Ayn Rand | Don Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #35🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with Don Watkins, author of Effective Egoism, about Objectivism, Ayn Rand’s ethics, and the moral case for rational self-interest. Don explains how Rand’s philosophy challenges conventional morality and redefines happiness as a life built on values, reason, and purpose.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️ Highlights[Highlight 1]: Can self-interest be the foundation for a meaningful life?[Highlight 2]: Why does Ayn Rand oppose altruism, and what does it mean for ethical living?[Highlight 3]: How can Objectivism shape the way we approach capitalism and personal happiness?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate link...
2025-05-301h 23
The Socratic SessionsWhat Does a Truly Fulfilling Life Look Like? w/ Don Watkins🔍 Overview: Don Watkins and Samuel discuss how Objectivism redefines happiness as a life of consistent, non-contradictory joy, challenging the shallow portrayals of happiness we often see on social media.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Effective Egoism by Don WatkinsWebsiteTwitterSubstackAtlas Shrugged by Ayn RandThe Fountainhead by Ayn RandAnthem by Ayn RandWe the Living by Ayn Rand🌐 ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoo...
2025-05-2308 min
The Socratic SessionsIs Ayn Rand Actually a Serious Philosopher? w/ Don Watkins🔍 Overview: In this clip, Don Watkins and Samuel discuss why intellectuals like Sam Harris often dismiss Ayn Rand and how her philosophy challenges modern ideas.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Effective Egoism by Don WatkinsWebsiteTwitterSubstackAtlas Shrugged by Ayn RandThe Fountainhead by Ayn RandAnthem by Ayn RandWe the Living by Ayn Rand🌐 ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreads
2025-05-2005 min
The Socratic SessionsA Battle for Meaning: Truth vs. Ideology | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #34🔍 Overview: Are progressive myths shaping belief more than truth? In this conversation, Michael Huemer and Samuel examine their impact on ideology, groupthink, and polarization—along with the role of academia, media, and institutional trust in modern discourse.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️ Highlights[Highlight 1]: Are ‘progressive myths’ shaping belief more than objective truth?[Highlight 2]: Does traditional religion offer a defence against ideological groupthink?[Highlight 3]: How do media and academia fuel polarisation in modern society?👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael HuemerPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael...
2025-05-161h 48
The Socratic SessionsHow Progressivism Overlooks Real Systemic Injustice w/ Michael Huemer🔍 Overview: Has progressivism lost sight of real injustices? Michael Huemer and Samuel argue that progressive discourse often replaces tangible systemic issues with abstract meta-issues—stalling progress for many while benefiting only a few.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael HuemerPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Substack (Fake Nous)WebsiteYouTube ChannelProgressive Myths by Michael HuemerKnowledge, Reality, and Value: A Most...
2025-05-1307 min
The Socratic SessionsWhen Should We Trust the Experts? w/ Michael Huemer🔍 Overview: Who can we trust in an era of institutional distrust? Michael Huemer and Samuel examine the public’s scepticism of academia, media, and government—exploring how individuals can navigate truth in an age of politicised information.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael HuemerPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Substack (Fake Nous)WebsiteYouTube ChannelProgressive Myths by Michael HuemerKnowledge, Realit...
2025-05-0907 min
The Socratic SessionsIs Progressivism the New Religion? w/ Michael Huemer🔍 Overview: Does progressivism function like a religion? Michael Huemer and Samuel explore its moral codes, community, and creeds—alongside John McWhorter’s claim that wokeism is a religion. They also discuss the rise of conservative Christianity as a reaction.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael HuemerPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Substack (Fake Nous)WebsiteYouTube ChannelProgressive Myths by Michael Hue...
2025-05-0610 min
The Socratic SessionsPaths Without Belief: Embracing the Divine | Carl-Johan Palmqvist | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #33🔍 Overview: In semi-secular societies, people are engaging with religious traditions through practice rather than belief. In this conversation, Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore religious fictionalism and non-doxasticism—examining how faith can function without firm conviction.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️Highlights[Highlight 1]: Can you engage with religion as if it’s real—without actually believing it?[Highlight 2]: Does role-playing in religious traditions create authenticity or mimicry?[Highlight 3]: How does non-doxasticism challenge traditional ideas of faith and belief?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Lund UniversityPaper 1 (open access)Paper 2 (open access)Paper 3 (open access)🌐ConnectLinktree...
2025-05-021h 40
The Socratic SessionsSemi-Secularity: Balancing Naturalism & Supernaturalism w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist🔍 Overview: Can you entertain religious ideas without believing them? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel discuss non-doxasticism—the practice of engaging with faith while staying rooted in naturalism.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Lund UniversityPaper 1 (open access)Paper 2 (open access)Paper 3 (open access)🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreadsLinkedIn Page📺 Subscribe - Video PlatformsYouTubeRumble📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!)Camera (Sony A6400)Lens (Sigma
2025-04-2916 min
The Socratic SessionsCan Roleplaying Religion Change Belief? w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist🔍 Overview: Does practising a religion long enough blur the line between fiction and faith? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore whether extended immersion in rituals can shift atheists toward belief.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Lund UniversityPaper 1 (open access)Paper 2 (open access)Paper 3 (open access)🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreadsLinkedIn Page📺 Subscribe - Video PlatformsYouTubeRumble📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!)Camera (Sony A6400)Lens (
2025-04-2507 min
The Socratic SessionsReligious Fictionalism: Playing the Believer w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist🔍 Overview: Can you follow a religion without believing it? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore how religious fictionalists immerse in faith like role-players in a game—following rituals, obeying doctrines, and playing the part. But when does the role become real?🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Lund UniversityPaper 1 (open access)Paper 2 (open access)Paper 3 (open access)🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreadsLinkedIn Page📺 Subscribe - Video PlatformsYouTubeRumble📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!)Camera (Sony A6400)Lens (
2025-04-2205 min
The Socratic SessionsThe Philosophy Behind Magic, Ritual, and Illusion | David Alnwick | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #32🔍 Overview: David Alnwick and Samuel explore the philosophy behind magic, ritual, and illusion, revealing how authenticity, psychology, and mysticism shape the magical experience.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️Highlights[Highlight 1]: How does authenticity shape the magic experience?[Highlight 2]: How do rituals in magic manifest psychological change?[Highlight 3]: What’s the link between magic, mysticism, and the supernatural?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)WebsiteWhy magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastleDavid's Links🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook Pa...
2025-04-181h 27
The Socratic SessionsThe Occult, Evil, and ‘Pejorative Magic’ – What’s Really Going On? w/ David Alnwick🔍 Overview: Magic has long been tied to the forbidden—the occult, paganism, and even outright evil. Samuel and David Alnwick dive into the cultural baggage of ‘dark magic’ and whether its practitioners are truly serious or just playing their roles to the fullest.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)WebsiteWhy magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastleDavid's Links🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreadsLinkedIn Page📺 Subscribe - Video PlatformsYouTubeRumble📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!)Camera (
2025-04-1509 min
The Socratic SessionsThe Ethics of Deception: When Does Magic Cross the Line? w/ David Alnwick🔍 Overview: Magic thrives on illusion, but when does it become outright deception? Samuel and David Alnwick explore the ethical tightrope of stage magic—where misdirection turns into manipulation, and whether magicians owe their audiences the truth.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)WebsiteWhy magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastleDavid's Links🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook PageInstagramGoodreadsBlueskyThreadsLinkedIn Page📺 Subscribe - Video PlatformsYouTubeRumble📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!)Camera (Sony A6400)Lens (Sigma 16mm)Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4)Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1)
2025-04-0814 min
The Socratic SessionsPantheism: Cognitive Unity and The Divine Mind | Andrei Buckareff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #31🔍 Overview: Join Andrei Buckareff and Samuel as they explore pantheism, cognitive unity, and whether the universe itself could be a divine mind.🤝 Support The Show 🤘LocalsPayPalBitcoin🗣️Highlights[Highlight 1]: Is Pantheism Compatible with Ontological Naturalism?[Highlight 2]: Does Consciousness Point to a Divine Mind?[Highlight 3]: Can Pantheism Solve the Problem of Evil?📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!)Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei BuckareffWebsiteTwitter🌐ConnectLinktreeSubstackTwitterFacebook Page...
2025-04-041h 36
The Socratic SessionsErik Wielenberg on Religion and the Courage to Face Reality🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores humanity's reliance on religion as a source of solace against the evils we encounter and the unknowns of the future. He then challenges this view by discussing how courage enables us to break free from the need for religious comfort, accepting that death is final and that this life is all we have. Wielenberg argues that facing reality without illusions is the path to true freedom.
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Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg
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2024-10-2910 min
The Socratic SessionsOriginal Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack!
🔍 Overview: A few people have contacted me following the publication of ‘Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔’, and I wanted to respond to three of the main threads I've noticed in their feedback.
Interestingly, most of the pushback centres on my second argument against Christianity—Humanity's Fallen State. In this video, I’ll address these thoughtful critiques by exploring the concept of Original Sin vs. Individual Sin, how I think the historical credibility of Original Sin should be weighed, and whether 'biblical logical consistenc...
2024-10-2724 min
The Socratic SessionsErik Wielenberg on The Divine Guarantee of Perfect Justice🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores the concept of 'The Divine Guarantee of Perfect Justice.' He questions whether someone who sacrifices their life for another, while believing in God, can truly be giving up their life. Wielenberg argues that the promise of an afterlife with rewards or punishments complicates the notion of ultimate self-sacrifice within the mortal realm.
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Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg
A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig
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2024-10-2507 min
The Socratic SessionsErik Wielenberg on Discovering Objective Morality🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores the concept of objective morality and discusses how we uncover moral truths. He argues that the fact that morality is discoverable rather than created serves as evidence of its objectivity.
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A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig
God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg
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2024-10-2206 min
The Socratic SessionsParfit: An Introduction | David Edmonds | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #19🔍 Overview: In this episode, David Edmonds delves into the life, ideas, and work of Derek Parfit, exploring the profound impact of his contributions to philosophy.
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[Highlight 1]: What was the difference between Parfit the child and Parfit the Professor?
[Highlight 2]: Who were the major influencers on Derek Parfit and his philosophy?
[Highlight 3]: What did Derek uncover as he delved into moral realism?
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2024-10-181h 19
The Socratic SessionsDerek Parfit's Views on Blame and Determinism: Ethics and Consequences w/ David Edmonds🔍 Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds examines Derek Parfit's intriguing views on blame and moral responsibility. Together we explore how Parfit, a determinist, argues that moral blame and praise should not be applied, as physical causes determine our actions.
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2024-10-1508 min
The Socratic SessionsDavid Edmonds on Derek Parfit's 'Harmless Torturers': The Ethics of Accumulative Suffering🔍 Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds explores Derek Parfit's thought-provoking 'Harmless Torturers' thought experiment, exploring the ethical implications of how numerous individuals causing small amounts of suffering via their accumulative effects could collectively be as harmful as a single person causing significant suffering.
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2024-10-1109 min
The Socratic SessionsFrom Carefree Youth to Oxford Scholar: Derek Parfit's Transformation w/ David Edmonds🔍 Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds delves into Derek Parfit's fascinating journey from his carefree adolescent years to becoming a dedicated and influential professor at Oxford's All Souls College. Discover how Parfit's unique experiences and philosophical insights shaped his remarkable career and contributions to the field of ethics and identity.
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2024-10-0807 min
The Socratic SessionsThe Hiddenness Argument | Justin Schieber | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #18🔍 Overview: In this episode, Justin and Sam explore J. L. Schellenberg's 'The Hiddenness Argument'. This conversation aims to provide a starting point for both understanding the argument itself and common theistic objections to it.
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[Highlight 1]: Is God 'knowable', or does it appear upon reflection that He is, if He exists at all, hidden?
[Highlight 2]: What does it mean for someone to be a nonresistant nonbeliever?
[Highlight 3]: What classic pushbacks do theists deploy when confronted with the Hiddenness Argument?
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2024-10-041h 47
The Socratic SessionsJustin Schieber on Relationship with a Perfectly Loving God🔍 Overview: In this clip, Justin Schieber examines what a perfectly loving God would entail within The Hiddenness Argument and how this concept implies a God who values relationships for their own sake.
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The Hiddenness Argument: Philosophy's New Challenge to Belief in God by J. L. Schellenberg
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2024-10-0108 min
The Socratic SessionsNonbelievers: Justin Schieber on Reflective vs. Unreflective Nonbelief🔍 Overview: In this clip, Justin Schieber delves into the distinctions between reflective and unreflective nonbelievers and their impact on The Hiddenness Argument. Exploring whether nonbelief needs to be negative or neutral for The Hiddenness Argument to hold.
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2024-09-2706 min
The Socratic SessionsFailing to Find God: Justin Schieber on Nonresistant Nonbelief🔍 Overview: In this episode, Justin Schieber explains the concept of Nonresistant Nonbelief and its significance in The Hiddenness Argument. Examining why this idea is crucial for understanding the philosophical debate on divine hiddenness and the existence of a loving God.
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2024-09-2404 min
The Socratic SessionsThe Participation Theodicy | John Buck | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #17🔍 Overview: In this episode, John and Sam sit down together to explore the various nuances of 'The Problem of Evil' and what John's theodicy, 'The Participation Theodicy,' brings to the table to tackle it.
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[Highlight 1]: What is The Problem of Evil, and how does The Participation Theodicy aim to solve it?
[Highlight 2]: Should God be held to account for the evils we experience within this world?
[Highlight 3]: What is gratuitous suffering, and can we ever really settle its reality with the idea of a good God?
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2024-09-203h 37
The Socratic SessionsJohn Buck on Humanity, Choice, and Sin: Understanding Participation Theodicy🔍 Overview: In this clip, John delves into the concepts of humanity, choice, and sin within the framework of his Participation Theodicy. We discuss why, according to this perspective, we do not currently exist in an eternal ideal state, and then explore the deeper philosophical and theological implications of human participation in the divine plan.
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2024-09-1708 min
The Socratic SessionsJohn Buck on Transitioning from a Finite World to an Eternal Ideal State🔍 Overview: In this clip, John explores the transformation from a finite, natural, non-ideal state to an eternal, purely ideal state. Together, we delve into the philosophical and metaphysical implications of this transition and explore what such a journey might entail for our understanding of existence and perfection.
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2024-09-1306 min
The Socratic SessionsJohn Buck on Theistic Ideal Worlds: One End Goal or Multiple Visions?🔍 Overview: In this clip, John explores the concept of a theist ideal world, exploring whether there is a single ultimate vision or multiple possible ideal worlds according to theistic beliefs. We then delve into the philosophical implications of these differing perspectives on the perfect existence.
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2024-09-1008 min
The Socratic SessionsChristianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack!
🔍 Overview: I often wonder, if I ever did believe again, would I be able to shake the thought that I believed only because I want it to be true, and if I never believed again, would I be able to shake the thought that I might have missed it all…
In this video, I explore the compelling aspects of Christianity that continue to captivate me, while also sharing the reasons why I find it difficult to fully embrace. Join me as I wrestle w...
2024-09-0816 min
The Socratic SessionsMetaethics: An Introduction | Andrew Fisher | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #16🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Andrew Fisher provides an overview of Metaethics in the hope that it will encourage you to push into this area of philosophy and explore the landscape.
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[Highlight 1]: What is Metaethics, and how does it link with Applied and Normative Ethics?
[Highlight 2]: What do the terms Cognitivism and Non-Cognitivism mean?
[Highlight 3]: Which metaethical theories are often conflated, and what does this mean for ethical discourse?
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2024-09-061h 06
The Socratic SessionsNon-Cognitivism: Andrew Fisher on Defining and Retaining the Concept of 'Truth'🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher examines how proponents of non-cognitivism define and maintain the concept of 'truth'.
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2024-09-0305 min
The Socratic SessionsMoral Non-Naturalism: Andrew Fisher on Divine Command Theory and Euthyphro's Dilemma🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher delves into moral non-naturalism, exploring the intricacies of divine command theory and the classic Euthyphro's dilemma.
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2024-08-3008 min
The Socratic SessionsAndrew Fisher on Error Theory in Cognitivism: Why It Feels Intuitively Wrong?🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher explores the concept of error theory within cognitivism, delving into why this philosophical position often feels counterintuitive to many people.
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2024-08-2706 min
The Socratic SessionsEpistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer explores Epistemology, which simply means 'the theory of knowledge'; the hope is that you come away equipped for future conversations.
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[Highlight 1]: What is knowledge, can we even define it?
[Highlight 2]: What does it mean for a belief to be justified or defeated?
[Highlight 3]: What level of confidence should we have about how the world appears?
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2024-08-231h 17
The Socratic SessionsDirect Realism: Michael Huemer Addresses Illusions and Hallucinations🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer examines how direct realists tackle the challenges posed by illusions and hallucinations.
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2024-08-2010 min
The Socratic SessionsLanguage and Concepts: Michael Huemer on Navigating Our World🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer delves into the intricate relationship between language, concepts, and our ability to navigate the world.
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2024-08-1607 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilosophical Perspectives: Michael Huemer on Understanding Different Forms of Knowledge🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores the diverse ways knowledge is conceptualised within philosophical literature.
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2024-08-1307 min
The Socratic SessionsThinking Philosophically | Julian Baggini | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #14🔍 Overview: This episode with Julian Baggini dives deep into what tools are available to all of us to help foster clearer philosophical thinking.
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2024-08-091h 26
The Socratic SessionsJulian Baggini: Psychological Biases and Philosophical Stances🔍 Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini explores the intriguing connection between our philosophical positions and underlying psychological biases.
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2024-08-0610 min
The Socratic SessionsThe Power of Attention: Julian Baggini on Achieving Deep Understanding🔍 Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini discusses the critical role of attention in achieving a deeper understanding of complex ideas.
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2024-08-0205 min
The Socratic SessionsClearer Thinking: Julian Baggini on the Power of Epistemic Virtue🔍 Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini explores the concept of epistemic virtue and its crucial role in enhancing our clarity of thought.
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2024-07-3008 min
The Socratic SessionsAtheistic Platonism: An Introduction | Eric Steinhart | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #13🔍 Overview: This episode with Eric Steinhart explores Platonism, paganism, ritual, religion and atheism.
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2024-07-261h 44
The Socratic SessionsThe Logic of Self-Negation: Eric Steinhart explores How Non-Being Becomes Being🔍 Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart delves into the fascinating concept that the self-negation of non-being leads to being itself.
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The Socratic SessionsExtreme Protestantism: Eric Steinhart on Atheistic Religiosity🔍 Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart delves into the intriguing idea that atheism can be seen as a form of extreme or hyper Protestantism for many.
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2024-07-1912 min
The Socratic SessionsFrom Entertainment to Ritual: Eric Steinhart on the Transformative Power of Music🔍 Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart explores the profound journey of music from mere entertainment to its deep connections with ritual and religion.
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The Socratic SessionsPurpose and Existence | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #12🔍 Overview: This episode dives into Philp Goff's work within value fundamentalism, cosmic purpose and Pan-agentialism.
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2024-07-121h 35
The Socratic SessionsGood vs. Evil: Philip Goff on Consciousness, Value, and Cataclysm🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff delves into the profound struggle between good and evil, examining how conscious creatures engage with values despite the looming threat of annihilation from cataclysmic events.
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2024-07-0910 min
The Socratic SessionsCosmic Purpose and Value: Philip Goff on the Role of Platonic Objects🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff explores how abstract Platonic objects might underpin the fundamental properties that give rise to cosmic purpose and value.
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2024-07-0506 min
The Socratic SessionsEternal Values: Philip Goff on the Enduring Nature of Value Fundamentalism🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff explores the concept of value fundamentalism and its resilience, even in the face of a future where everything may one day cease to exist.
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2024-07-0205 min
The Socratic SessionsAtheism and its Philosophical Roots | Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #11📝 Listener Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
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2024-06-281h 32
The Socratic SessionsNavigating Belief: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Certainty vs. Credence in Atheism🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid discuss the varying degrees of certainty and credence within atheistic belief systems.
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2024-06-2511 min
The Socratic SessionsAtheism and Culture: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Hume and Beyond🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid explore the intersection of atheism and culture, with a focus on the contributions of David Hume and other influential thinkers.
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2024-06-2108 min
The Socratic SessionsTracing Atheism's Roots: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid on Atheism's Philosophical Heritage🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid delve into the rich historical and philosophical traditions of atheism.
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2024-06-1807 min
The Socratic SessionsReason and God | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #10🔍 Overview: In this episode, Joshua Rasmussen and Sam explore how logic and reason grant access to fundamental reality, and then examine what that fundamental reality could be.
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2024-06-141h 53
The Socratic SessionsExploring the Depths of Evil: Joshua Rasmussen on Story Theodicy🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into the intricacies of the problem of evil through the lens of story theodicy.
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2024-06-1111 min
The Socratic SessionsUnveiling the Mathematical Mysteries of Reality: Joshua Rasmussen Examines Foundational Math🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into how mathematics is intricately woven into the very fabric of reality's foundation.
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2024-06-0706 min
The Socratic SessionsNavigating Philosophical Quests: Joshua Rasmussen Explores Pursuing Truth over Treasure🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen navigates the journey of seeking philosophical truth, delving into why this pursuit is more worthy than holding onto currently known treasure.
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2024-06-0405 min
The Socratic SessionsHume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9🔍 Overview: In this episode, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) and Sam explore the life and work of the 18th-century Scottish philosopher David Hume.
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2024-05-311h 43
The Socratic SessionsAnticipating Evolution: Benjamin Watkins Explores Hume's Pre-Darwinian Critique of Design🔍 Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) examines how Hume confronted design pre-Darwin.
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2024-05-2814 min
The Socratic SessionsHumean Morality: Benjamin Watkins Examines Hume's Ethical Insights🔍 Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) delves into David Hume's various contributions to moral philosophy.
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2024-05-2408 min
The Socratic SessionsA Footnote to Hume: Benjamin Watkins on Hume's Influence in Philosophy of Religion🔍 Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) explores David Hume's wide and lasting impact on Philosophy of Religion.
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2024-05-2112 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilosophical Atheism | Graham Oppy | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #8🔍 Overview: This episode dives into Atheism as a philosophical subject with Professor Graham Oppy. Together, we explore what atheism is, how it differs from theism, agnosticism, and innocence, and what this means for how we think and explore philosophy of religion.
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2024-05-171h 24
The Socratic SessionsRedefining Narratives: Graham Oppy on Historical Atheistic Societies🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy examines the often-debated claim by theists that atheistic societies are inherently evil.
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2024-05-1404 min
The Socratic SessionsNavigating Existential Questions: Graham Oppy Explores Atheism versus Theism🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy delves into the complex terrain of theistic existential solace versus the intellectual depth of atheism.
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2024-05-1004 min
The Socratic SessionsBridging the Divide: Graham Oppy Delves into Diverse Theistic Perspectives🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy navigates the diverse landscape of theistic perspectives on God, shedding light on why discussions between theists and atheists can often miss the mark.
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2024-05-0705 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer aims to introduce you to philosophy, exploring topics such as epistemology, ethics, religion, and free will.
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2024-05-031h 58
The Socratic SessionsExploring Divine Design: Michael Huemer Examines The Design Argument🔍 Overview: In this clip, Michael Huemer delves into the intricacies of the Design Argument, probing the extent to which fine-tuning can bolster theistic beliefs in an omniscient, omnibenevolent, and omnipotent God. Gain deeper insights into the philosophical implications of design and its implications for religious worldviews.
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2024-04-3008 min
The Socratic SessionsMy Answers! AMA—100 Subscribers🎉 You asked, and I'm here with the answers! 🎥 Join me as we celebrate reaching 100 subscribers on YouTube with this special Q&A session.
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2024-04-2843 min
The Socratic SessionsUnlocking Knowledge: Michael Huemer Explores Foundationalism and Scepticism🔍 Overview: In this clip, Michael Huemer delves into the intricate realms of foundationalism and scepticism, juxtaposing them to illuminate their contrasting approaches to epistemology. Discover how Phenomenal Conservatism emerges as a unique and compelling framework, offering fresh insights into the foundations of knowledge and belief.
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2024-04-2607 min
The Socratic SessionsDeciphering Truth: Michael Huemer on Sound Reasoning🔍 Overview: In this clip, Michael Huemer explores the critical distinction between fallacious and cogent reasoning, emphasising the significance of basing beliefs on objective facts. Gain insights into the importance of forming justified beliefs grounded in evidence and logic, navigating through the complexities of discerning truth in a world inundated with misinformation.
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2024-04-2308 min
The Socratic SessionsIntellectual Black Holes | Stephen Law | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #6🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Stephen Law dives deep into belief and how various tactics can be deployed by both us and others, to either enter or remain within belief systems that aren't logically coherent.
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2024-04-191h 38
The Socratic SessionsUnveiling the Veil: Stephen Law on the Role of Mystery in Belief Systems🔍 Overview: In this clip, Stephen Law delves into the intriguing concept of mystery within belief systems, exploring why individuals often invoke it to justify their positions. Discover how the allure of mystery shapes our understanding of faith and ideology, and uncover the psychological mechanisms behind its appeal in justifying deeply held beliefs.
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2024-04-1608 min
The Socratic SessionsYour Questions! AMA—100 Subscribers🎉 We've hit a milestone – 100 subscribers strong! 🎉
To mark this special occasion, I'm thrilled to announce an Ask Me Anything session! It's your chance to dive deeper into who I am, and for me to get to know each of you better too.
Drop your questions or comments over on YouTube by April 21st, 18:00 BST, and I'll address them all in an upcoming video.
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2024-04-1402 min
The Socratic SessionsUnlocking Wisdom: Stephen Law on the Power of Armchair Philosophy🔍 Overview: In this clip, Stephen Law discusses the transformative potential of armchair philosophy, emphasizing its invaluable role in guiding individuals on their quest for knowledge and understanding. Explore how reflective contemplation and intellectual inquiry from the comfort of one's own space can illuminate profound insights and deepen our appreciation of the world around us.
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2024-04-1206 min
The Socratic SessionsUnravelling Belief: Stephen Law on Cognitive Dissonance and Change🔍 Overview: In this clip, Stephen Law navigates the intricate dynamics of cognitive dissonance and its pivotal role in the belief change process. Gain insights into the psychological mechanisms behind conflicting beliefs and discover how confronting cognitive dissonance can lead to transformative shifts in our perspectives and understanding.
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2024-04-0907 min
The Socratic SessionsCritical Thinking and Philosophy of Religion | Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #5🔍 Overview: This episode with Joe Schmid dives deep to explore Critical Thinking and Intellectual Virtues and then tours the Philosophy of Religion landscape to explore how these three areas can come together.
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[Highlight 1]: What is Critical Thinking, and what are Intellectual Virtues?
[Highlight 2]: What is the intersection between Philosophy and Religion?
[Highlight 3]: How do Religious Practices and Philosophy of Religion overlap?
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2024-04-051h 22
The Socratic SessionsIn Search of Meaning: Joe Schmid Explores the Philosophical Significance of Religious Experience🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Schmid delves into the profound realm of religious experience, uncovering its philosophical implications.
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The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid
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2024-04-0211 min
The Socratic SessionsUnravelling Bias: Joe Schmid on Overcoming Belief-Based Biases🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Schmid navigates the complexities of bias, particularly when it conflicts with our deeply held beliefs.
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2024-03-2906 min
The Socratic SessionsBreaking Boundaries: Joe Schmid on Tribalism, Intellectual Virtues and Critical Thinking🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Schmid delves into the intricate dynamics of tribalism and group ideology; he then turns to critical thinking and how intellectual virtues can be powerful tools to challenge tribalistic tendencies.
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2024-03-2609 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilosophy of Money | Andrew M. Bailey | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #4🔍 Overview: This episode dives deep into the philosophy of money, outlining what money is, where it came from, what makes money 'sound money' and why it matters.
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[Highlight 1]: How do Philosophy, Economics and Politics unite
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2024-03-221h 25
The Socratic SessionsDemystifying The Gold Standard with Andrew M. Bailey🔍 Overview: In this clip, Andrew M. Bailey as he unravels the complexities of the gold standard, offering a comprehensive exploration of its historical significance, economic implications, and relevance in today's financial landscape.
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Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin by Andrew M. Bailey, Bradley Rettler, Craig Warmke
Human Action: A Treatise on Economics by Ludwig Von Mises
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2024-03-1907 min
The Socratic SessionsNavigating Free Markets, Liberty, and the Role of States with Andrew M. Bailey🔍 Overview: In this clip, Andrew M. Bailey delves into the dynamics of free markets, individual liberty, and the function of states in society and provides insights into the complex interplay between these crucial elements.
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Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin by Andrew M. Bailey, Bradley Rettler, Craig Warmke
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2024-03-1507 min
The Socratic SessionsUnravelling Ancient Economies: Andrew M. Bailey on Money and Society🔍 Overview: In this clip, Andrew M. Bailey navigates the intricacies of ancient societies and their monetary systems, shedding light on fascinating historical perspectives that shape our understanding of economics today.
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Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin by Andrew M. Bailey, Bradley Rettler, Craig Warmke
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2024-03-1205 min
The Socratic SessionsCompatibilism | Joe Campbell | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #3🔍 Overview: This episode dives deep into Free Will, Determinism and Compatibilism.
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2024-03-081h 56
The Socratic SessionsJoe Campbell Explores the Intersection of Moral Responsibility and Free Will🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Campbell explores moral responsibility and how it ties into the idea of free will, taking into account human development on both personal and societal levels.
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A Companion to Free Will (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) by Joe Campbell
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2024-03-0511 min
The Socratic SessionsJoe Campbell Clarifies Determinism and Dispels Common Misconceptions🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Campbell explores determinism and indeterminism, highlighting a few common misunderstandings about determinism along the way.
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2024-03-0108 min
The Socratic SessionsJoe Campbell Delves into the Concept of 'Doing Otherwise'🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe and I explore the various options for free will (libertarian, determinism, and compatibilism) and the notion of 'doing otherwise'. Can we do otherwise than what do we actually do?
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2024-02-2710 min
The Socratic SessionsFine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2📝 Listener Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
🔍 Overview: This episode delves deeply into the topics of Fine-tuning, the Problem of Evil, and the Nature of Reality with Professor Philip Goff
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[Highlight 1]: What are the strengths and merits of theism and atheism?
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2024-02-231h 21
The Socratic SessionsPhilip Goff Explores Theodicies and Sceptical Theism🔍 Overview: In this clip, Philip Goff explores how people deal with the problem of evil via theodicies and sceptical theism...
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Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff
Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff
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2024-02-2008 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilip Goff Examines the Problem of Evil🔍 Overview: In this clip, Philip Goff explores the history of the Problem of Evil and how he views it today...
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2024-02-1607 min
The Socratic SessionsPhilip Goff Delves into the Simulation Hypothesis🔍 Overview: In this clip, Philip Goff explores the Simulation Hypothesis alongside Fine-tuning...
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Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff
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2024-02-1310 min
The Socratic SessionsMind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1📝 Listener Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
🔍 Overview: This episode dives deep into mind, consciousness and fundamentality - exploring the Philosophy of Mind with Professor Joshua Rasmussen.
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[Highlight 1]: Is 'mind' fundamental, or does 'mind' arise from mindless particles?
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[Highlight 3]: Does consciousness survive death?
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2024-02-091h 13
The Socratic SessionsJoshua Rasmussen Looks to Unlock Emergentism🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen explores emergentism, covering what it is and how it could be viewed within philosophy of mind...
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Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen
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2024-02-0609 min
The Socratic SessionsJoshua Rasmussen Explores Consciousness and the Enigma of Death🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen explores how consciousness and death interact and if consciousness can survive death...
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2024-02-0206 min
The Socratic SessionsJoshua Rasmussen Dives into Prevailing Views on the Foundation of Reality🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen explores views within Philosophy of Mind regarding the fundamental nature of reality... is it mindful or mindless?
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