Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
I'm joined by Dr. Josh Thurow to discuss his book, God and the Problem of Epistemic Defeaters, published by Cambridge University Press.
Link to the book:
cambridge.org/core/elements/abs/god-and-the-problem-of-epistemic-defeaters/067D6FCF47D4222BFF7F71E87A87AA53
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge to Belief in God
00:33 Defining the Modern Intellectually Mature Believer
03:56 Understanding Epistemic Defeaters
06:47 Types of Defeaters: Rebutting vs. Undercutting
12:35 Exploring Advanced Defeaters
23:21 Responses to Common Defeaters
28:47 The Case of the Missing Letter
29:22 First-Person Perspective and Evidence
30:21 Religious Experiences and Rational Belief
31:00 Divine Revelation and Evidence
32:34 The Lincoln Analogy
34:43 Genealogical Debunking Arguments
37:10 Rationalization Arguments
41:52 Cumulative Case Competence Defeater
44:01 Evaluating Competence Defeaters
49:10 Responses to the Cumulative Case Defeater
56:34 Conclusion and Book Recommendation
Very recently, my wife currently unexpectedly lost her job, putting us in a difficult place financially. Please prayerfully consider supporting me on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/theanalyticchristian
If you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email at theanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm joined by Dr. Josh Thurow to discuss his book, God and the Problem of Epistemic Defeaters, published by Cambridge University Press.
Link to the book:
cambridge.org/core/elements/abs/god-and-the-problem-of-epistemic-defeaters/067D6FCF47D4222BFF7F71E87A87AA53
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge to Belief in God
00:33 Defining the Modern Intellectually Mature Believer
03:56 Understanding Epistemic Defeaters
06:47 Types of Defeaters: Rebutting vs. Undercutting
12:35 Exploring Advanced Defeaters
23:21 Responses to Common Defeaters
28:47 The Case of the Missing Letter
29:22 First-Person Perspective and Evidence
30:21 Religious Experiences and Rational Belief
31:00 Divine Revelation and Evidence
32:34 The Lincoln Analogy
34:43 Genealogical Debunking Arguments
37:10 Rationalization Arguments
41:52 Cumulative Case Competence Defeater
44:01 Evaluating Competence Defeaters
49:10 Responses to the Cumulative Case Defeater
56:34 Conclusion and Book Recommendation
Very recently, my wife currently unexpectedly lost her job, putting us in a difficult place financially. Please prayerfully consider supporting me on Patreon. Go to patreon.com/theanalyticchristian
If you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email at theanalyticchristian[at]gmail[dot]com
