Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
00:00 Introduction
03:15 What is evidence?
12:49 What kinds of things count as evidence?
17:23 Why are arguments good evidence?
24:54 Would even reflection on the argument serve as evidence?
27:34 How atheists are wrong when they state: “there are no arguments for God.”
36:03 A more charitable interpretation of the claim: “there are no arguments for God.”
38:32 What is empirical evidence?
41:44 “Lack of belief in God” vs “no good evidence for God” and the burden of proof
I'm joined by Dr. Kevin McCain, a professor of philosophy at the University of Alabama. For more on Dr. McCain's work check out his website and books linked below.
Kevin's Website:
sites.google.com/site/kevinmccain37
Kevin's Books:
-Understanding How Science Explains the World
amazon.com/dp/1108995500/?coliid=I2LL3WIHE2TQOB&colid=3HEEA04LQDMYU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
-Evidentialism and Epistemic Justification
amazon.com/Evidentialism-Epistemic-Justification-Comtemporary-Philosophy/dp/1138657336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CRM6OPBF8AXS&keywords=evidentialism+and+epistemic+justification&qid=1661082710&s=books&sprefix=evidentialism+and+epistemic+justification%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0
-Appearance and Explanation
amazon.com/Appearance-Explanation-Phenomenal-Explanationism-Epistemology/dp/0192896873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EA9DP9TG9OBA&keywords=appearance+and+explanation&qid=1661082736&s=books&sprefix=appearance+and+explanation%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
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00:00 Introduction
03:15 What is evidence?
12:49 What kinds of things count as evidence?
17:23 Why are arguments good evidence?
24:54 Would even reflection on the argument serve as evidence?
27:34 How atheists are wrong when they state: “there are no arguments for God.”
36:03 A more charitable interpretation of the claim: “there are no arguments for God.”
38:32 What is empirical evidence?
41:44 “Lack of belief in God” vs “no good evidence for God” and the burden of proof
I'm joined by Dr. Kevin McCain, a professor of philosophy at the University of Alabama. For more on Dr. McCain's work check out his website and books linked below.
Kevin's Website:
sites.google.com/site/kevinmccain37
Kevin's Books:
-Understanding How Science Explains the World
amazon.com/dp/1108995500/?coliid=I2LL3WIHE2TQOB&colid=3HEEA04LQDMYU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
-Evidentialism and Epistemic Justification
amazon.com/Evidentialism-Epistemic-Justification-Comtemporary-Philosophy/dp/1138657336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CRM6OPBF8AXS&keywords=evidentialism+and+epistemic+justification&qid=1661082710&s=books&sprefix=evidentialism+and+epistemic+justification%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0
-Appearance and Explanation
amazon.com/Appearance-Explanation-Phenomenal-Explanationism-Epistemology/dp/0192896873/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EA9DP9TG9OBA&keywords=appearance+and+explanation&qid=1661082736&s=books&sprefix=appearance+and+explanation%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
-----------------------------------------------GIVING------------------------------------------------
One Time:
You can leave a Super Thanks or give on PayPal
paypal.com/paypalme/theanalyticchristian
Monthly:
To become a patron, go to patreon.com/theanalyticchristian
------------------------------------------MERCHANDISE-----------------------------------------
To purchase TAC shirts, mugs, phone cases, and more, go to
theanalyticchristian.com
----------------------------------------------CONTACT------------------------------------------------
If my videos have been of service to you, I'd love to hear how you have benefitted from them. You can reach me at
theanalyticchristian@gmail.com
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theanalyticchristian.com
