Philosophy for the People (Patrick Flynn)

Pat offers a brief introduction to the logical problem -- or better, logical argument -- from evil (against the existence of God).

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Dr. Kenneth Pearce returns to Philosophy for the People to (primarily) discuss his development of the argument from contingency for God's existence as framed within the context of metaphysical grounding, and, more specifically, how one can avoid necessitarianism when taking this approach. Along the way, however, many other matters are discussed, including the theoretic virtue of simplicity, the principle of analogy, and the privation theory of evil.

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Pat talks about how his podcast is splitting up. Don't worry, all the content will be the same, more plentiful, in fact. There will just be different channels to access different subjects. Below are the relevant links so you can subscribe to whatever interests you!

The Pat Flynn Fitness Show on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458 

The Pat Flynn Fitness Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/supmuhhumbruh 

Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG 

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Philosophy for the People on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople

Pat's Gumroad supporting listeners program: https://pftp.gumroad.com/l/ssybu 

Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to the podcast to discuss some of his recent work on divine hiddenness and dogmatic authority (two distinct topics!).

For more philosophy content, check out Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Pat continues his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.

This episode -- focusing on classical theism, divine simplicity, and ultimate explanation -- is a special replay of a conversation with Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski as featured on The Classical Theism Podcast. Pat appears toward the end to engage Chris on what resources (if any) classical theism might afford to meta-epistemology.

Check out John's Classical Theism Podcast (it's one of the best) and consider supporting him on Patreon: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support 

Dr. Kevin Vost returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his book What Is God and how reading Thomas Aquinas ended his 25 years of being an atheist. 

Phil for People Links/Resources

Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG 

Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152

Pat and Jim continue their series on Plato's Timaeos, with a focus on Plato's natural theology. 

Dr. James Dolezal joins Philosophy for the People to discuss how the doctrine of divine simplicity is compatible with trinitarian theology. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

Please check out Dr. Dolezal's published work at: https://cairn.academia.edu/JamesDolezal

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Pat and Jim talk AI, the computational theory of mind, and questions from listeners. 

Gaven takes listener questions on philosophy, theology, and how to get published. 

Pat and Jim share what they're reading then take questions from the audience, including their thoughts on Russel's Teapot, arguments for naturalism, and the movie Top Gun Maverick!

Phil for People Links/Resources

Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Dr. Christopher Kaczor, author of The Ethics of Abortion, joins Pat to address arguments for abortion and defend pro-life philosophy.

The Ethics of Abortion: https://amzn.to/3pqjr7a

Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Pat is joined by Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse for an extended conversation around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.

Pat and Jim reflect on a recent podcast between Rogan and Meyer on Intelligent Design.

Please enjoy this conversation exploring substance dualism. Subscribe if you want. Or not! 

Dr. Joshua Sijuwade joins Philosophy for the People to discuss a recent paper he's published on grounding and the existence of God.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Pat is joined by Fr. Irenaeus for an introductory conversation on Thomistic philosophy and its modern day relevance. Check out Aquinas 101 at https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute...

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Pat and Jim begin a new series on Freud. Live QnA at the end!

More philosophy content on Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Pat is joined by Dr. Kenneth Pearce to discuss some of his recent work related to metaphysical grounding, contingency, and the existence of God.

Head to Pat's Substack for more philosophy content: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Dr. W. Matthews Grant returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his model of libertarian freedom and its compatibility with divine simplicity. 

Pat finishes his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science.

Dr. James Anderson joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done divine conceptualism and the relationship between logic and God.

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Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG 

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Fr. James Dominic Rooney returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent critique of panentheism. If you like the video, hit like and subscribe to Philosophy for the People for more!

 More Resources: Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3QHzf2N 

Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy. 

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Dr. Mark Spencer has a new Element out called Catholicism and the Problem of God. In this episode, we explore some of the contents of that book, including the apparent tensions that arise between Catholic claims concerning God and philosophy of God, or features of God and features of the world (i.e., problem of evil). 

For more, check out Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com

Also, Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3RFm8Ra 

Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss recent work he's done on whether sex is ambiguous and responding to criticism against his theory of knowledge. Lots covered in this conversation. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!

Dr. Michael Gorman has authored an excellent new book: A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics. In this episode, Pat interviews Dr. Gorman about some of the contents of that book, including how Aquinas thinks about composition, fundamentality, and God.

To order the book: https://amzn.to/3BmsGP1

For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Pat is joined by Matthew Adelstein to discuss some of their (current) favorite arguments for God. 

Pat is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford for a fun, free-range convesation on all things philosophy and faith. 

Pat talks with Gary Michuta about his new book The Gospel Truth: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-gospel-truth-how-we-can-know-what-christ-taught/ 

Dr. Michael Behe joins Philosophy for the People to answer the best objections toward his work on irreducible complexity and intelligent design.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/

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Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more.

Phil for People Links/Resources

Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG 

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Pat and Jim summarize and discuss Plato's Phaedo.

Pat explains why he thinks the best Christian apologetics book is Michael Rota's Taking Pascal's Wager: https://amzn.to/3ml33a1 

Pat and Jim continue their series summarizing and commenting upon Aristotle's Politics, this time finishing what's left of Book 1.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Dr. Gaven Kerr joins the podcast to discuss responses to radical skepticism and offer a Thomistic perspective on mind and world. 

Pat is joined by Jack Boczar to discuss his forthcoming paper, Existential Inertia and Thomistic Esse. 

Jack has published on Aquinas and Augustine and is currently working on medieval metaphysics. His PhilPeople page can be accessed here: 

Pat was recently interviewed by Dr. Anythony Alberino about his forthcoming book The Best Argument for God. 

https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god/ 

Link up with Dr. Alberino at https://www.youtube.com/@thinkforchrist 

Pat is joined by Fr. Thomas Joseph White to discuss some of the contents of his recent book Principles of Catholic Theology, Book 2: On the Rational Credibility of Christianity

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Pat and Jim talk Kant and What Is Enlightenment.

Phil for People Links/Resources

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Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Dr. Gavin Ortlund recently debated Dr. Ryan Mullins on divine simplicity. After, John DeRosa hosted Gavin and myself for a bit of a debrief and extended conversation on the topic. Here's the replay, from John's Classical Theism podcast.

Pat and Jim begin their series on Aristotle's politics, reviewing and commenting upon Book 1.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

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Dr. Stephen Napier returns to philosophy for the people to discuss work he's been doing on naturalism and moral knowledge (particularly how naturalistic accounts fail to explain our apprehension of the deontic quality of moral judgments).

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Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung joins Philosophy for the People to discuss worldview comparison and his book God at the Crossroads of Worldviews.

Pat interviews Dr. Tim Pawl on his work defending (philosophically) the doctrine of the incarnation.

Pat is joined once again by Dr. Thomas Ward, this time to discuss his recent book After Stoicism: The Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher.

You can check out his new book (which I highly recommend) here: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/after-stoicism?srsltid=AfmBOoq8MR4WeWFZ8S75xXQ5Cxc_uzDN96t1wXRCQlGxvT0oEhwOrxot

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Dr. Tyler McNabb returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his new Element volume titled God and Political authority.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Pat is joined by Dr. Luke Barnes to discuss the fine-tuning argument.

A Fortunate Universe: https://amzn.to/3N2bmlY

 Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

Dr. Tom Ward joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the natural theology & philosophy of God of John Duns Scotus. What is Duns Scotus's argument for God? How does Duns Scotus's philosophy of God compare to Thomas Aquinas's? How do we account for the unique individuality of each McDonald's McNugget Buddy? All this and more!

Be sure to subscribe to Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Pat is joined by Shane Kapler to discuss his new book The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: https://amzn.to/3tOHjDF 

Christopher Tomaszewski returns to discuss some of the more recent work he's done on classical theism and modal collapse. It is highly recommend you listen to Pat's previous conversations with Christ T before this one! 

Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb for a discussion on religious epistemology. PS - check out the new Cambridge Handbook of Religious Epistemology: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-handbook-of-religious-epistemology/1F03540692F28C8EB49AF0B5A8367CBB

Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr to explore the notion of personhood from a Thomistic perspective. This builds on Dr. Kerr's recent lecture Ratzinger's Notion of Person in Theology: a Thomistic Response.

For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

In this latest edition of office hours, Pat and John sit down to present some of their recent research. They discuss three topics: 1) that composite things need a cause, 2) Catholic views on Adam and Eve, and 3) a new take on the problem of evil. Pat Flynn advances sophisticated arguments for an ancient principle that all composite things require a cause.

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Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

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In today's episode, Dr. Daniel Vecchio engages ChatGPT in a measured and insightful discussion about his version of Anselm's Ontological Argument. Who says that calm and composed conversations can't be deeply enriching?

If you appreciate the content of Philosophy for the People, please like the video and share it with those who enjoy philosophical explorations.

Also, consider subscribing for more philosophical discussions in the future. For additional content, check out Pat's philosophy Substack at https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com 

Pat highlights 8 (or so) approaches classical theists have taken in response to the evidential problem of evil. The purpose of this video is not to defend any of these approaches, but simply to explain what they are and encourage further study for those interested.

For more, see Pat's Substack of the same title: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/8-or-so-responses-to-the-problem 

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Many have supposed that divine simplicity does not play well with the essence/energies distinction. Dr. Mark Spencer disagrees, and believes the two commitments are compatible. He joins Philosophy for the People to discuss!

Here's a link to Dr. Spencer's (must get) book: https://amzn.to/3QKPfii

Phil for People Links/Resources

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Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to deepen your understanding, this video is your guide to tackling philosophical texts with confidence. In this episode, Pat offers tips on everything from having the right mindset when engaging philosophical texts to practical approaches for absorbing the most from them. 

More Resources:

Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/47Djn89 

Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb to discuss epistemology, cognitive science of religion, classical theism, and, time permitting, the simulation hypothesis!

Phil for People Links/Resources

Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople 

Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss the (surprising) harmonies between Thomism and Kantianism concerning theories of knowledge and mind-world relations.

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PS - Check out Pat's new book The Best Argument for God at: https://amzn.to/47lhEnX 

Pat and Jim discuss Aristotle's philosophy of religion

Jimmy Akin joins Philosophy for the People to help make sense of the Catholic understanding of authority and infallibility. Plus, answers to live audience questions. 

Pat Flynn, host of Philosophy for the People. Just who is this shadowy enigma of a man? Aside philosophy, what else is Pat into? Tune in to find out!! Updates on the channel & live QnA as well.

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Pat and Gaven discuss cool things, like Aquinas's theory of existence and how God knows He's not a brain in a vat.

More on Pat's Substack - https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/  

Pat and Jim offer a brief history of the problem of evil, highlighting how this philosophical challenge to the existence of God, and various responses to it, have evolved over time. Share your thoughts on today’s conversation below.

All comments and perspectives welcome, just keep it courteous! If you like the video, hit like and subscribe to Philosophy for the People for more!

👉 More Resources:

Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3QRBHDP 

Time for another philosophy-filled episode! This time, Pat is joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew to help us think through external world skepticism. Is there really a world beyond our minds, or might everything we experience be the result of some malignant spirit manipulating our thoughts, as Descartes once suggested? Most people refuse to take these absurd hypotheticals seriously, but philosophers have often struggled to articulate just why these situations are, in fact, irrational. Fortunately, Dr. McGrew has some really good published material on the problem of external world skepticism, which we discuss in this episode.

You can learn more about Lydia McGrew at her website http://www.lydiamcgrew.com/

Phil for People Links/Resources

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ 

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Dive into the ancient wisdom of Aristotle as we unravel the mysteries of existence with his theory of the Four Causes. In this brief (but hopefully enlightening!) video, we'll explore the fundamental questions that have captivated thinkers for centuries: What is the essence of being? Why do things occur the way they do? Aristotle's answers lie in his Four Causes – Material, Formal, Efficient, and Final. These causes offer a timeless framework that has shaped philosophical thought and our understanding of the world around us. Don't forget to hit 'Like' if you find Aristotle as fascinating as we do, and 'Comment' with your thoughts or questions to join the conversation. Finally, if you're eager for more philosophical explorations, make sure to 'Subscribe' to our channel and turn on notifications to never miss a discussion.

MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to Pat's "Journal of Absolute Truth" philosophy Substack at https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

And if you're into philosophy of religion, check out Pat's new book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/467wXQd 

Pat is joined by John Ziegler to explore what is wrong with mainstream media these days and some of his predictions for the future. 

John is the host of The Death of Journalism Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-death-of-journalism/id1650632627 

Dr. Brian Cutter joins Philosophy for the People to discuss color realism -- that is, whether color is really "in" things like it seems to be -- and why this question bears on many other important concerns. 

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Pat's forthcoming book, The Best Argument for God, is now available for pre-order at all the usual places, with an official release of Oct 17th.

The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3s9WsSA 

To inquire about scheduling an event or interview with Pat around the book, please use the contact form here: https://www.philosophyforthepeople.com/contact 

Pat and Jim discuss a very creative and provocative response to the logical problem of evil from philosopher Mark Johnston.

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Dr. Jonathan Fuqua discusses his holistic approach to addrdssing the problem of evil. 

Dr. Gaven Kerr has an argument he would like to make...

Two beareded and shadow-y men (one of them Dr. Daniel Vecchio) explore the ontological argument.

Enric Gel joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent work in worldview comparison and how he believes classical theism can answer an important question that competitive paradigms cannot.

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Pat offers a brief overview of just some of the ways philosophers have argued for the existence of God, whether Leibnizian, Thomistic, Anselmian, etc. Along the way Pat highlights advantages and difficulties facing each approach. Please contribute your thoughts in the comment section. Like, share, and subscribe!

PS - Links to deeper conversations on each of these approaches can be found on Pat's substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/how-philosophers-argue-for-god-a 

Pat is joined by Perry to discuss his work on Skeptical Theism.

https://www.perryhendricks.com/ 

Dr. Michael Behe, the "godfather of intelligent design" and author of Darwin Devolves, discusses the irreducible complexity and intelligent design theory with Dr. Michael Ramage, a critic of ID and author of From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution.

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Trent Horn is back on the podcast to discuss his new book When Protestants Argue Like Atheists.

Pat and Jim begin their series on Immanuel Kant by discussing his essay How to Orient Oneself in Thinking. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe.

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Erick Ybarra joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his new book on the papacy, and answer whatever questions you have.

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In today's episode, we examine the two-sense theory of existence, and confront one of the paradoxes purported to afflict the commonsense view of existence, where existence is taken to be attribute of individuals. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, or the next philosophical enigma you want us to unravel.

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Pat and Jim discuss BKII of Aristotle's Politics. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

Dr. John Knasas joins Pat to discuss the work he's done on Thomistic existentialism, particularly sense realism and cosmological reasoning. For Dr. Knasas, these issues are related, as will become apparent later in the conversation. Dr. Knasas is the author of the book Thomistic Existentialism and Cosmological Reasoning.

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At last, the ultimate showdown! Thomism vs Scotism featuring Gaven Kerr and Tom Ward. Discuss ranges over causality, arguments for God, modality, and much more!

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Pat summarizes and recommends two great beginner philosophy books by Mortimer J. Adler: 10 Philosophical Mistakes and 6 Great Ideas. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

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Pat introduces newcomers to Philosophy for the People, a channel that has gained popularity on YouTube because of its high-level philosopical discouse. But  don't let this intimidate you: Philosophy for the People is all about making difficult thought easy. Here's what you can expect from the podcast version and why you should subscribe!

Moreover, here are the resources Pat mentioned.

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Nietzsche is famously known for his critiques not just of Christianity but of moral theory and moral consciousness in general. What can we learn from Nietzsche today? Do his critiques stand up, and what can a proper understanding of Scripture offer in response?

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

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Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Pat is joined for Gary Michuta for a conversation on sacred tradition; namely, what it is, and why it matters for Christians.

Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his latest paper, If Naturalism Is True, then Scientific Explanation Is Impossible: https://philarchive.org/rec/BOGINI

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Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden 

Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ 

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Most of us strongly assume that knowing is valuable. Moreover, that it is valuable to come to truth truth apart from instances of luck. Why? Can we give a good philosophical accounts of this? Dr. Fuqua argues we can, in his recent article "Proper Functionalism, Perfectionism, and the Epistemic Value Problem." That is what we discuss today!

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Pat's book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3QRBHDP 

Parker Settecase joins Pat on Philosophy for the People to discuss the simulation hypothesis. Are we living in a virtual world? Fun, spooky stuff!

Parker Settecase is a graduate student in philosophy and the host of the Parker's Pensées Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @ParkersPensees 

You can also link up with Parker on social media: https://linktr.ee/parkerspensees

Pat and Jim do a year in review, including discussing some of their favorite books. Also, live QnA at the end.

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Dr. Gaven Kerr presents and defends Aquinas's 4th Way argumnet for the existence of God

Dr. Mark Spencer returns to Philosophy for the people to discuss the work he's done on beauty and our obligation to worship God.

Dr. Stephen Napier returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent publication in response to the problem of divine hiddenness: Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief?

 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/religious-studies/article/is-there-nonresistant-nonbelief/21F4527C7306B350D49B46E2CB8BDDD0

PS - Sorry for the "beeping" noise throughout. Is what it is.

Suan Sonna is back! And there's much to discuss, especially around his New Eliakim argument for the Papacy, which has recently generated quite a stir.