The Socratic Sessions (Samuel Devis)
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| 18 Feb 2025 | DNA vs. School: What Really Shapes Your Child’s Academic Success w/ Robert Plomin | 00:04:15 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Robert Plomin explains how genetics, not just schooling, drives academic success—shaping both school choice and achievement. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #school #dna #ofsted #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | Atheism’s Problem of Evil Explained w/ Yujin Nagasawa | 00:07:12 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Yujin Nagasawa explains how the problem of evil—arising from an axiological mismatch between ‘modest optimism’ and ‘systemic evil’—could apply even to atheists. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #atheism #mismatch #optimism #philosophy | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1 | 01:13:12 | |
📝 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Is 'mind' fundamental, or does 'mind' arise from mindless particles? [Highlight 2]: What does the light of introspection provide us with? [Highlight 3]: Does consciousness survive death? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #mind #consciousness #fundamentality #philosophy | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | Atheism and Culture: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Hume and Beyond | 00:08:30 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie Graham Oppy: Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy Joe Schmid: Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #hume #culture #atheism #theism #god #philosophy | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | The Participation Theodicy | John Buck | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #17 | 03:37:51 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [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? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) John's Paper - The Participation Theodicy John's Twitter John's YouTube John's Substack John and Emerson on Evil John and Emerson on Universalism Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #theodicy #participation #philosophy | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Our Undoing? Rejecting the Judeo-Christian God 💔⛪ | 00:18:41 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: In this video, I ask the question, 'What has the Judeo-Christian religion granted the West?' and reflect on my opinion. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔 Original Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #christianity #jesus #judaism #rome #culture #judeochristian #religion #philosophy | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Unravelling Bias: Joe Schmid on Overcoming Belief-Based Biases | 00:06:40 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Schmid navigates the complexities of bias, particularly when it conflicts with our deeply held beliefs. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #bias #belief #credence #philosophy | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | Animal Suffering and Cognitive Capabilities and w/ Michael Huemer | 00:09:14 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer examines the claim that factual uncertainty could provide a basis to justify the consumption of animals. 📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #suffering #cognition #uncertainty #veganism #vegan #ethics #animals #philosophy | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | God's Existence: Ultimacy, Souls, and Evil | Richard Swinburne | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #24 | 01:08:37 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Professor Richard Swinburne and Sam explore key ideas within philosophy of religion to understand whether God does, in fact, exist. 📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is the foundation of everything [Highlight 2]: How do Souls deal with the 'hard problem of consciousness'? [Highlight 3]: Are Evil and the notion of a good God antithetical? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne Could a Good God Permit So Much Suffering?: A Debate by Richard Swinburne & James P. Sterba Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #stoicism #marcusaurelius #seneca #epictetus #cato #zeno #ancientrome #ancientgreece #ancientphilosophy #modernlife #philosophy | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Compatibilism | Joe Campbell | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #3 | 01:56:12 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode dives deep into Free Will, Determinism and Compatibilism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What does it mean to have 'free will' or to be 'determined'? [Highlight 2]: Can I have chosen to 'do otherwise', and does this even make sense? [Highlight 3]: What is 'The Consequence Argument', and does it work against compatibilism? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) A Companion to Free Will (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) by Joe Campbell Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #compatibilism #philosophy #determinism | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | Critical Thinking and Philosophy of Religion | Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #5 | 01:22:32 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [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? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #critical #thinking #religion #reason #philosophy | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 | 01:45:52 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Erik Wielenberg explores objective moral reality and what it looks like if there is, in fact, no God to substantiate it. Erik and Sam also explore various other areas of his book, 'Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe'. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can morality be objective if there isn't a God? [Highlight 2]: If we don't have free will, can we really make ethical decisions? [Highlight 3]: What are axiomatic necessary ethical truths, and how are they instantiated? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Erik's Website 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 God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #realism #atheism #ethics #virtue #value #philosophy | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | Richard Swinburne's Steelman and Subsequent Refutation of Materialism | 00:05:43 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Richard Swinburne challenges the atheistic notion that materialism offers a simpler explanation for the foundations of everything, or ultimacy. 📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne Could a Good God Permit So Much Suffering?: A Debate by Richard Swinburne & James P. Sterba Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #theism #god #atheism #steelman #religion #christianity #philosophy | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | Extreme Protestantism: Eric Steinhart on Atheistic Religiosity | 00:12:21 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Atheistic Platonism: A Manifesto by Eric Charles Steinhart Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism by Eric Steinhart Ritual Kindles Vision by Eric Steinhart 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #protestantism #ends #religion #atheism #god #philosophy | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Andrew Fisher on Error Theory in Cognitivism: Why It Feels Intuitively Wrong? | 00:06:11 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Uni Page Metaethics: An Introduction by Andrew Fisher Moral Realism by Kevin DeLapp Metaethics by Simon Kirchin Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller Metaethics by Mark van Roojen 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #metaethics #cognitivism #errortheory #philosophy | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | Language and Concepts: Michael Huemer on Navigating Our World | 00:07:40 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer delves into the intricate relationship between language, concepts, and our ability to navigate the world. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #language #navigation #concepts #philosophy | |||
| 11 Apr 2025 | Magic vs. Hecklers: How David Alnwick Handles Disruptions Like a Pro | 00:07:06 | |
🔍 Overview: What happens when the audience fights back? David Alnwick shares his strategies for commanding the stage, shutting down hecklers, and keeping control when things go off the rails. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #hecklers #performance #experience #perception #magician #philosophy | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Does Axiarchism Collapse Under Population Ethics? w/ Yujin Nagasawa | 00:07:04 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Yujin Nagasawa unpacks Axiarchism, and we examine whether Parfit’s ‘Repugnant Conclusion’ poses a serious challenge to it. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #axiarchism #ethics #parfit #population #philosophy | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Personhood and the Metaphysics of Mind w/ Ralph Stefan Weir | 00:10:32 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir unpicks the notion of 'personhood' through the lens of classic Parfitian reductionistic thought experiments and historical Cartesian non-reductionistic notions of substance dualism, asking the question; 'Are these two views actually in opposition?' 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) University of Lincoln Page The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Routledge Discount Code: AFLY04) The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Amazon) Who Are You, Really? by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #dualism #personhood #metaphysics #descartes #mind #parfit #philosophyofmind #philosophy | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | Thinking Philosophically | Julian Baggini | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #14 | 01:26:15 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode with Julian Baggini dives deep into what tools are available to all of us to help foster clearer philosophical thinking. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can we think clearly and more succinctly? [Highlight 2]: What does attention grant us, and why is it often overlooked? [Highlight 3]: How can we apply epistemic virtue to the arguments and conclusions we support? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking by Julian Baggini Truth and Truthfulness: An Essay in Genealogy by Bernard Williams 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #virtue #humility #epistemology #philosophy | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Justin Schieber on Relationship with a Perfectly Loving God | 00:08:58 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Hiddenness Argument: Philosophy's New Challenge to Belief in God by J. L. Schellenberg Justin Schieber - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube The Real Atheology's 'Divine Hiddenness Series' 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #relationship #divine #hiddenness #nonbelievers #schellenberg #philosophy | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Atheism and its Philosophical Roots | Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #11 | 01:32:21 | |
📝 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 with Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid explores atheism's philosophical roots, and what this means for those of us who engage with it. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How should atheism be defined and how does this compare to how it's often defined on social media? [Highlight 2]: How and when has atheism arisen within historical cultures and philosophy of religion? [Highlight 3]: Does atheism entail: certainty, nihilism, moral antirealism or nondualism? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie Graham Oppy: Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy Joe Schmid: Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #religion #reason #atheism #theism #god #philosophy | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 | 01:39:56 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer aims to explore the ethical and moral landscape that surrounds Veganism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Where does our food actually come from? [Highlight 2]: Is there any ethical justification for consuming animal products? [Highlight 3]: How do we weigh our pleasure against a sentient animal's suffering? 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #veganism #vegan #vegetarianism #ethics #animals #morality #philosophy | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Hume DIDN'T Say Miracles Never Occur w/ Erik Wielenberg | 00:07:33 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg clarifies that Hume’s argument against miracles isn’t about denying the miraculous but rejecting the unreliable religious testimony that supports traditions. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite 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 Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #davidhume #hume #miracles #theology #philosophy | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Exploring the Depths of Evil: Joshua Rasmussen on Story Theodicy | 00:11:28 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into the intricacies of the problem of evil through the lens of story theodicy. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #theodicy #story #philosophy | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Philosophical Perspectives: Michael Huemer on Understanding Different Forms of Knowledge | 00:07:45 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores the diverse ways knowledge is conceptualised within philosophical literature. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #epistemology #knowledge #philosophy | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Lewis's Argument from Desire and Why it FAILS w/ Erik Wielenberg | 00:11:30 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg explains why evolutionary psychology better accounts for our innate desires than C.S. Lewis’s claim that unfulfilled desires point to a supernatural realm. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite 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 Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #cslewis #davidhume #hume #desire #joy #psychology #miracles #lewis #theology #philosophy | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | The Improbability Principle: Unravelling the Odds | David J. Hand | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #21 | 01:18:22 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Professor David J. Hand delves into the intriguing world of probability and chance, revealing how seemingly rare and improbable events are actually quite common, and how understanding these patterns can reshape our perception of the world and the decisions we make. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How do statistics enable us to understand chance and probability? [Highlight 2]: Do we live within a deterministic clockwork universe? [Highlight 3]: What does probability teach us, and how can we apply it to life? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Improbability Principle Website The Improbability Principle by David J. Hand 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #probability #odds #chance #luck #statistics #data #philosophy | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | The Ethics of Deception: When Does Magic Cross the Line? w/ David Alnwick | 00:14:49 | |
🔍 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 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #deception #illusion #ethics #performance #experience #perception #philosophy | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | From Carefree Youth to Oxford Scholar: Derek Parfit's Transformation w/ David Edmonds | 00:07:38 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) David's Website Understanding Humans: How Social Science Can Help Solve Our Problems by David Edmonds Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality by David Edmonds Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #personhood #parfit #oxford #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophy | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Derek Parfit's Views on Blame and Determinism: Ethics and Consequences w/ David Edmonds | 00:08:14 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) David's Website Understanding Humans: How Social Science Can Help Solve Our Problems by David Edmonds Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality by David Edmonds Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #parfit #moralrealism #ethics #determinism #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophy | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | The Power of Attention: Julian Baggini on Achieving Deep Understanding | 00:05:59 | |
🔍 Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini discusses the critical role of attention in achieving a deeper understanding of complex ideas. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking by Julian Baggini Truth and Truthfulness: An Essay in Genealogy by Bernard Williams 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #attention #thought #clearthinking #philosophy | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Are Most Humans REALLY Amoral?! w/ Michael Huemer | 00:08:03 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores why societal reality often doesn't conform to ethical reality. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #society #veganism #vegan #ethics #animals #philosophy | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | Deciphering Truth: Michael Huemer on Sound Reasoning | 00:08:49 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #cogent #fallacious #reason #philosophy | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Synchronicity and Superstition: Humanity's Search for Answers w/ David J. Hand | 00:08:41 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, statistician David J. Hand explores how prescientific and ancient cultures explained synchronicity and highly improbable events through beliefs in gods, spirits, luck, and even superstitions like black cats. Hand examines humanity's deep need to connect causes with effects, revealing how this drive has shaped our understanding of the world throughout history. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Improbability Principle Website The Improbability Principle by David J. Hand 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #synchronicity #superstition #improbability #history #philosophy | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Metaphysical Worldviews & Personal Preference w/ Andrei Buckareff | 00:05:38 | |
🔍 Overview: Andrei Buckareff and Sam examine whether our beliefs about reality are shaped by reason—or just personal preference. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #existence #preference #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| 07 Jan 2025 | Taylor Cyr on Divine Foreknowledge and Determinism | 00:09:24 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Taylor Cyr examines the argument for determinism rooted in Divine Foreknowledge. If God, being infallible, knew before your existence that you would do X, do you genuinely have the ability to avoid doing X? Cyr explores this philosophical puzzle that challenges free will, as any deviation from what God foreknows would make God wrong—an impossibility for an infallible being. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Taylor's Website How Free Are We? by Taylor Cyr & Matthew Flummer 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #determinism #foreknowledge #god #philosophy | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Theological Trends to De-emphasise the Soul w/ Ralph Stefan Weir | 00:10:49 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir explores the reality that over the last 50 years, we've seen a shift in New Testament study toward theologians' wanting to play down the notion of the 'immaterial soul' within their religious and academic traditions. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) University of Lincoln Page The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Routledge Discount Code: AFLY04) The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Amazon) Who Are You, Really? by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #dualism #theology #ntwright #philosophyofmind #philosophy | |||
| 31 May 2024 | Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 | 01:43:28 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) and Sam explore the life and work of the 18th-century Scottish philosopher David Hume. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Who was David Hume, and what was life like whilst he was writing in 18th-century Scotland? [Highlight 2]: What philosophical lineages have come down from Hume to us today? [Highlight 3]: How did David Hume challenge the 'Design Argument' almost 100 years before Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Benjamin Watkins - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #hume #davidhume #introduction #philosophy | |||
| 27 Sep 2024 | Nonbelievers: Justin Schieber on Reflective vs. Unreflective Nonbelief | 00:06:01 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Hiddenness Argument: Philosophy's New Challenge to Belief in God by J. L. Schellenberg Justin Schieber - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube The Real Atheology's 'Divine Hiddenness Series' 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #reflective #unreflective #hiddenness #nonbelievers #schellenberg #philosophy | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | The Logic of Self-Negation: Eric Steinhart explores How Non-Being Becomes Being | 00:08:37 | |
🔍 Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart delves into the fascinating concept that the self-negation of non-being leads to being itself. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Atheistic Platonism: A Manifesto by Eric Charles Steinhart Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism by Eric Steinhart Ritual Kindles Vision by Eric Steinhart 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #being #nonbeing #beingitself #logic #starts #philosophy | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | Could Physicalism EVER Explain Consciousness? w/ Ralph Stefan Weir | 00:06:45 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir examines the claims of hard materialist atheists and the idea that consciousness could, in fact, have 'bubbled up' from or 'dropped out' of Physicalism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) University of Lincoln Page The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Routledge Discount Code: AFLY04) The Mind-Body Problem and Metaphysics by Ralph Stefan Weir (Amazon) Who Are You, Really? by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #physicalism #metaphysics #naturalism #materialism #philosophyofmind #philosophy | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | Moral Non-Naturalism: Andrew Fisher on Divine Command Theory and Euthyphro's Dilemma | 00:08:02 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Uni Page Metaethics: An Introduction by Andrew Fisher Moral Realism by Kevin DeLapp Metaethics by Simon Kirchin Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller Metaethics by Mark van Roojen 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #metaethics #euthyphro #commandtheory #philosophy | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Philosophical Atheism | Graham Oppy | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #8 | 01:24:38 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What are the differences between atheism, theism, agnosticism and innocence? [Highlight 2]: What is atheism often conflated with? [Highlight 3]: Do 'fundamental mysteries' such as consciousness or value provide theists ground for claiming God to be true? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Monash University Page Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #philosophy #atheism #theism #god #belief #religion #atheist | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Jon Perry Exposes Smarter Every Day's 'God of the Gaps'... | 00:14:11 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Jon Perry examines some controversial claims from Destin in his now-viral video about Bacterial Flagellar Motors... 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Jon's Website Jon's Twitter The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins Climbing Mount Improbable by Richard Dawkins Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Fitness Landscape (Dynamic) Fitness Landscape (Static) How Do Bee Stingers Work? Stated Clearly: Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) Smarter Every Day Paper - Propulsive Nanomachines Science DOESN’T COME CLOSE To Explaining It! w/ Dr. John Bergsma Pints With Aquinas 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evolution #design #godofthegaps #science #darwin #dawkins #philosophy | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | Cataclysmic Events and Evolutionary Mutations w/ Jon Perry | 00:09:50 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Jon Perry explores how and why imperfections and mutations enable rapid evolutionary novelties to arise during mass extinction events, such as the dinosaurs being 'almost' wiped out from across the globe 65 million years ago. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Jon's Website Jon's Twitter The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins Climbing Mount Improbable by Richard Dawkins Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Fitness Landscape (Dynamic) Fitness Landscape (Static) How Do Bee Stingers Work? Stated Clearly: Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) Smarter Every Day Paper - Propulsive Nanomachines Science DOESN’T COME CLOSE To Explaining It! w/ Dr. John Bergsma Pints With Aquinas 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evolution #mutations #cataclysm #naturalselection #extinction #dinosaur #philosophy | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Joe Campbell Explores the Intersection of Moral Responsibility and Free Will | 00:11:24 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) A Companion to Free Will (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) by Joe Campbell Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #compatibilism #philosophy #determinism | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | Evolutionary Design: Nature's Watchmaker | Jon Perry | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #26 | 02:10:32 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Jon Perry joins us to break down the science and misconceptions surrounding evolution. We explore how evolution works, what drives it forward, and whether the process points to a blind or guided watchmaker. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is evolution, how does it work, and what drives it forward? [Highlight 2]: Does the evolutionary process suggest a sited or blind watchmaker? [Highlight 3]: What common mistakes do individuals often make regarding evolution? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Jon's Website Jon's Twitter The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins Climbing Mount Improbable by Richard Dawkins Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Fitness Landscape (Dynamic) Fitness Landscape (Static) How Do Bee Stingers Work? Stated Clearly: Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) Smarter Every Day Paper - Propulsive Nanomachines Science DOESN’T COME CLOSE To Explaining It! w/ Dr. John Bergsma Pints With Aquinas 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evolution #design #abiogenesis #naturalselection #genotypes #phenotypes #speciation #darwin #dawkins #philosophy | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Erik Wielenberg on Discovering Objective Morality | 00:06:38 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Erik's Website 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 God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #discover #create #objective #virtue #value #philosophy | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | From a Clockwork Universe to One of Chance and Probability w/ David J. Hand | 00:06:13 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, David J. Hand explores the philosophical shift over the last 300 years from the belief in a clockwork, deterministic universe to today's understanding of a universe governed by probabilistic causes and events. Hand discusses how this transition has led us to recognise the significant role of chance and uncertainty in shaping the world around us. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Improbability Principle Website The Improbability Principle by David J. Hand 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #determinism #clockwork #probabilism #universe #philosophy | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Souls and the Hard Problem of Consciousness w/ Richard Swinburne | 00:06:26 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Richard Swinburne discusses the implications of positing the existence of a soul for theories of consciousness. 📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne Could a Good God Permit So Much Suffering?: A Debate by Richard Swinburne & James P. Sterba Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #theism #god #atheism #souls #consciousness #philosophy | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Pantheistic Limitations: What BINDS God? w/ Andrei Buckareff | 00:04:40 | |
🔍 Overview: If the universe is divine, does it have limits? Andrei Buckareff explores whether a pantheistic God is constrained by nature or choice. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #existence #limits #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Joshua Rasmussen Dives into Prevailing Views on the Foundation of Reality | 00:10:11 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen explores views within Philosophy of Mind regarding the fundamental nature of reality... is it mindful or mindless? 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #consciousness #mind #fundamental #philosophy | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | Erik Wielenberg on Religion and the Courage to Face Reality | 00:10:44 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Erik's Website 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 God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #religion #reality #atheism #theism #death #freedom #philosophy | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Joe Campbell Delves into the Concept of 'Doing Otherwise' | 00:10:00 | |
🔍 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? 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) A Companion to Free Will (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) by Joe Campbell Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #compatibilism #philosophy #determinism | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Philip Goff Explores Theodicies and Sceptical Theism | 00:08:51 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Philip Goff explores how people deal with the problem of evil via theodicies and sceptical theism... 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #problemofevil #theodicies #theism #philosophy | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Eternal Values: Philip Goff on the Enduring Nature of Value Fundamentalism | 00:05:50 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2 Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #values #existence #fundamentalism #philosophy | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Exploring Divine Design: Michael Huemer Examines The Design Argument | 00:08:58 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #design #williampaley #god #philosophy | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Breaking Boundaries: Joe Schmid on Tribalism, Intellectual Virtues and Critical Thinking | 00:09:58 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #tribalism #criticalthinking #virtues #philosophy | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | Defining Pantheism & Dispelling Misconceptions w/ Andrei Buckareff | 00:09:16 | |
🔍 Overview: Andrei Buckareff breaks down the common misconceptions about pantheism and explains why it’s often confused with other metaphysical views. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #creation #existence #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | Navigating Free Markets, Liberty, and the Role of States with Andrew M. Bailey | 00:07:32 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) 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 Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better by Lyn Alden 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freemarkets #econmics #liberty #philosophy | |||
| 08 Sep 2024 | Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔 | 00:16:54 | |
✍️ 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 with faith, doubt, and the tension between belief and scepticism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #christianity #doubt #desire #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faith | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Good vs. Evil: Philip Goff on Consciousness, Value, and Cataclysm | 00:10:29 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2 Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #values #existence #cataclysm #philosophy | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | John Buck on Theistic Ideal Worlds: One End Goal or Multiple Visions? | 00:08:28 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) John's Paper - The Participation Theodicy John's Twitter John's YouTube John's Substack John and Emerson on Evil John and Emerson on Universalism Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #idealworld #moral #lanscape #philosophy | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | How Hume DEBUNKED Saint Paul the Apostle w/ Erik Wielenberg | 00:05:45 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg explores how David Hume, nearly a century before Darwin, refuted Paul’s early version of the argument from design in Romans 1:18-20. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite 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 Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #paul #davidhume #hume #darwin #design #theology #philosophy | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | Behavioural Genetics: DNA & Individual Differences | Robert Plomin | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #28 | 01:50:29 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Robert Plomin and me as we dive deep into the fascinating world of behavioural genetics, exploring how our DNA shapes who we are, the power of environment, and whether we can rewrite our genetic destiny. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Does Genetics Shape Who We Are [Highlight 2]: What Role Does the Environment Truly Play in Defining Us? [Highlight 3]: Are We Hardwired by Our DNA, or Can We Rewrite Our Destiny? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #nature #nurture #dna #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | Unravelling Ancient Economies: Andrew M. Bailey on Money and Society | 00:05:35 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) 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 Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better by Lyn Alden 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #society #money #economics #philosophy | |||
| 18 Jan 2025 | Introductions | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #0 | 00:00:54 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode introduces the show. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #introduction #golive #philosophy #podcast | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Atheistic Platonism: An Introduction | Eric Steinhart | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #13 | 01:44:05 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode with Eric Steinhart explores Platonism, paganism, ritual, religion and atheism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights Highlight 1]: How do ritual and religion intertwine? [Highlight 2]: What depth could platonic atheism grant metaphysics? [Highlight 3]: Are the physical structures around us built by mathematical structures? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Atheistic Platonism: A Manifesto by Eric Charles Steinhart Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism by Eric Steinhart Ritual Kindles Vision by Eric Steinhart 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #platonism #atheism #math #paganism #finetuning #ritual #god #philosophy | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Cosmic Purpose and Value: Philip Goff on the Role of Platonic Objects | 00:06:21 | |
🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff explores how abstract Platonic objects might underpin the fundamental properties that give rise to cosmic purpose and value. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2 Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #platonism #purpose #fundamentalism #value #philosophy | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Unlocking Wisdom: Stephen Law on the Power of Armchair Philosophy | 00:06:59 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Oxford University - Department for Continuing Education The Complete Philosophy Files by Stephen Law Believing Bullshit: How Not to Get Sucked into an Intellectual Black Hole by Stephen Law 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #reflection #knowledge #inquiry #philosophy | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | Probability and Outrageous Events: David J. Hand on The Law of Truly Large Numbers | 00:10:17 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, statistician David J. Hand delves into 'The Law of Truly Large Numbers,' which posits that any seemingly outrageous event is likely to occur given enough opportunities. He clarifies the distinction between the traditional Law of Large Numbers and the Law of Truly Large Numbers, shedding light on how scale affects probability and the unexpected occurrences in our universe. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Improbability Principle Website The Improbability Principle by David J. Hand 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #probability #odds #chance #luck #statistics #data #philosophy | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Navigating Philosophical Quests: Joshua Rasmussen Explores Pursuing Truth over Treasure | 00:05:40 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #truth #treasure #journey #philosophy | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | From Entertainment to Ritual: Eric Steinhart on the Transformative Power of Music | 00:07:22 | |
🔍 Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart explores the profound journey of music from mere entertainment to its deep connections with ritual and religion. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Atheistic Platonism: A Manifesto by Eric Charles Steinhart Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism by Eric Steinhart Ritual Kindles Vision by Eric Steinhart 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #music #ritual #religion #paganism #god #philosophy | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Are Dyslexia, Schizophrenia, and Autism Really Binary MYTHS?! w/ Robert Plomin | 00:06:42 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Robert Plomin explores how quantitative genetics challenges rigid medical categories, revealing these conditions as part of a continuous spectrum. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #nature #nurture #dyslexia #schizophrenia #autism #genetics #philosophy | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | Metaethics: An Introduction | Andrew Fisher | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #16 | 01:06:20 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [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? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Uni Page Metaethics: An Introduction by Andrew Fisher Moral Realism by Kevin DeLapp Metaethics by Simon Kirchin Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller Metaethics by Mark van Roojen 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #metaethics #ethics #introduction #philosophy | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | In Search of Meaning: Joe Schmid Explores the Philosophical Significance of Religious Experience | 00:11:39 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joe Schmid delves into the profound realm of religious experience, uncovering its philosophical implications. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Majesty of Reason (YouTube) The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #experience #religion #meaning #philosophy | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Reason and God | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #10 | 01:53:46 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can Reason and Logic enable us to learn about fundamental reality? [Highlight 2]: How do Independence, Necessity and Ultimacy remain separate but yet intertwine? [Highlight 3]: How can Evil exist if the Foundation of Everything is Perfect? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #reason #god #logic #theism #philosophy | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Philip Goff Delves into the Simulation Hypothesis | 00:10:06 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Philip Goff explores the Simulation Hypothesis alongside Fine-tuning... 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #simulation #finetuning #hypothesis #philosophy | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Humean Morality: Benjamin Watkins Examines Hume's Ethical Insights | 00:08:53 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) delves into David Hume's various contributions to moral philosophy. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Benjamin Watkins - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #hume #morality #ethics #philosophy | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Unlocking Knowledge: Michael Huemer Explores Foundationalism and Scepticism | 00:07:30 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #epistemology #foundationalism #scepticism #phenomenalconservatism #philosophy | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Erik Wielenberg on The Divine Guarantee of Perfect Justice | 00:07:00 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Erik's Website 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 God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #afterlife #sacrifice #atheism #selfsacrifice #reward #punishment #philosophy | |||
| 03 Jan 2025 | Free Will, Source Compatibilism and Frankfurt Cases w/ Taylor Cyr | 00:15:49 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Taylor Cyr unpacks Source Compatibilism through the lens of Harry Frankfurt's ground-breaking 1969 paper. We explore what it means for free will to be compatible with determinism, focusing on whether individuals can be the true instantiating agents of their decisions and their consequences. The discussion examines Frankfurt cases, which challenge the Principle of Alternative Possibilities (PAP), and how these scenarios reshape our understanding of control and moral responsibility. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Taylor's Website How Free Are We? by Taylor Cyr & Matthew Flummer 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #determinism #compatibilism #moralchoice #philosophy | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Atheism’s Problem of Evil: Expectation Mismatch | Yujin Nagasawa | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #30 | 01:31:47 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Yujin Nagasawa and me as we explore atheism’s Problem of Evil, the concept of systemic evil, and whether suffering poses a more significant challenge to atheism than to theism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🤦♂️Correction: Two times I say 'hydrogen and two oxygen' when talking about water (43:46) & (46:11); I have no idea why; I meant to say 'two hydrogen and one oxygen' 😅 🗣️Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Do Lewis, Hume, and Russell Challenge Each Other on God and Reason? [Highlight 2]: Can The Problem of Evil Ever Be Reconciled with Faith? [Highlight 3]: Are Miracles Possible, or Does Hume’s Argument Destroy Their Credibility? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #atheism #theism #ontology #mismatch #evolution #psychology #philosophy | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Unravelling Belief: Stephen Law on Cognitive Dissonance and Change | 00:07:45 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Oxford University - Department for Continuing Education The Complete Philosophy Files by Stephen Law Believing Bullshit: How Not to Get Sucked into an Intellectual Black Hole by Stephen Law 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #belief #cognitivedissonance #change #philosophy | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | John Buck on Transitioning from a Finite World to an Eternal Ideal State | 00:06:38 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) John's Paper - The Participation Theodicy John's Twitter John's YouTube John's Substack John and Emerson on Evil John and Emerson on Universalism Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #finite #eternal #transition #philosophy | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 | 01:17:31 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [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? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #epistemology #knowledge #introduction #philosophy | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | William B. Irvine on Stoic Negative Visualisation and the Art of Gratitude | 00:06:27 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine delves into the Stoic practice of negative visualisation, a technique developed to help individuals appreciate what they have by imagining its absence. Through these psychological thought experiments, the Stoics aimed to foster a deep sense of gratitude and contentment, reminding us that nothing is guaranteed and everything we have is worth cherishing in the present moment. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) William's Website A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B Irvine The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B Irvine Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium by Seneca The Stoic Path on Waking Up by William B. Irvine 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #stoicism #gratitude #visualisation #ancientphilosophy #modernlife #philosophy | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Bridging the Divide: Graham Oppy Delves into Diverse Theistic Perspectives | 00:05:32 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Monash University Page Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #philosophy #atheism #theism #god | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | Parfit: An Introduction | David Edmonds | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #19 | 01:19:41 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [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? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) David's Website Understanding Humans: How Social Science Can Help Solve Our Problems by David Edmonds Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality by David Edmonds Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #parfit #moralrealism #derekparfit #philosophy | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | Do We Really Have 'Free Will'? Examining the Debate | Taylor Cyr | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #25 | 01:41:06 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, philosopher Taylor Cyr joins us to explore the complex landscape of free will. Together, Taylor and Sam clarify essential terms and dive into key concepts shaping the free will debate. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What does 'moral responsibility' have to do with the Free Will debate? [Highlight 2]: What arguments suggest that we 'could have done otherwise'? [Highlight 3]: If God exists, what does His existence add or take away when it comes to Free Will? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) How Free Are We? by Taylor Cyr & Matthew Flummer 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #determinism #compatibilism #moralchoice #libertarianfreewill #philosophy | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | God and Reason: Lewis, Hume, and Russell | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #29 | 01:44:20 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Erik Wielenberg and me as we explore the philosophical crossroads of C.S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell, unpacking their debates on God, reason, faith, evil, and miracles. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Do Lewis, Hume, and Russell Challenge Each Other on God and Reason? [Highlight 2]: Can The Problem of Evil Ever Be Reconciled with Faith? [Highlight 3]: Are Miracles Possible, or Does Hume’s Argument Destroy Their Credibility? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite 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 Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #cslewis #davidhume #hume #bertrandrussell #russell #evil #miracles #lewis #theology #philosophy | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Stoic Tests: Turning Life's Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth w/ William B. Irvine | 00:07:03 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explains the Stoic practice of viewing life's setbacks as tests the mythical Stoic gods assign to evaluate how we respond. Regardless of one's beliefs about actual gods, this framework allows us to see challenges in a new light, transforming difficulties into opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Irvine highlights how rethinking the way we face adversity can teach us valuable lessons about our character and resilience. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) William's Website A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B Irvine The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B Irvine Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium by Seneca The Stoic Path on Waking Up by William B. Irvine 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #stoicism #tests #setbacks #ancientphilosophy #modernlife #philosophy | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | My Answers! AMA—100 Subscribers | 00:43:50 | |
🎉 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. Here's to the next milestone – 1k subscribers! 🚀 Cheers to all of you for your support! 🥂 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #ama #askmeanything #100subscribers #philosophy | |||
| 23 Mar 2025 | My Story of Loss and Faith 🍂🦁 | 00:18:10 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: Today, I want to tell you a story. It’s a true story and honestly very hard to tell, so I’ve cloaked it in metaphor and imagery. It’s a story about loss, further rejection, and decreed ostracisation. It haunts me because it IS me; it’s a story I will carry to my grave and has imprinted itself onto every fibre of my body and soul. This is a story about events that utterly ruined me, and it has to be told. It’s a story I call ‘The Burning Orange Autumn Leaves’, this is my story… 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Essays: YouTube Playlist 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #faith #loss #god #christianity #theism #atheism #story | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Anticipating Evolution: Benjamin Watkins Explores Hume's Pre-Darwinian Critique of Design | 00:14:49 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from Real Atheology) examines how Hume confronted design pre-Darwin. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Benjamin Watkins - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #hume #design #darwin #philosophy | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Original Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎 | 00:24:54 | |
✍️ 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 consistency' is a reason to accept Original Sin. Join me as I dissect the complexities of this fundamental Christian belief and how it shapes our understanding of human nature. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #christianity #doubt #sin #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faith | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | The Role of the Gods in Stoicism and Ancient Thought w/ William B. Irvine | 00:07:07 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explores the use of gods within Stoic philosophy and their broader role throughout ancient history. He discusses how the concept of a 'god' may have functioned as a psychological framework, offering a guiding structure for living a meaningful life. Irvine sheds light on the practical and philosophical purposes these divine ideas served in shaping human behaviour and thought. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) William's Website A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B Irvine The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient by William B Irvine Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium by Seneca The Stoic Path on Waking Up by William B. Irvine 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #stoicism #gods #theism #pscyhology #ancientphilosophy #modernlife #philosophy | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | Failing to Find God: Justin Schieber on Nonresistant Nonbelief | 00:04:05 | |
🔍 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. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Hiddenness Argument: Philosophy's New Challenge to Belief in God by J. L. Schellenberg Justin Schieber - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - Twitter The Real Atheology Podcast - YouTube The Real Atheology's 'Divine Hiddenness Series' 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #nonresistant #nonbelief #hiddenness #schellenberg #philosophy | |||
| 23 Feb 2024 | Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2 | 01:21:46 | |
📝 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 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What are the strengths and merits of theism and atheism? [Highlight 2]: Are we fundamentally simulated or purely physical beings? [Highlight 3]: Does God make more sense if He has limited power? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #reality #finetuning #god #philosophy | |||