The Fine-Tuning Argument Discussion: James vs Otangelo @JamesFodor

Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

Otangelo joins me to discuss the fine-tuning argument. We discuss how fine-tuning is defined, the relationship between constants and laws, the role of hypothetical alternatives and inferences, and when it is appropriate to infer design.

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The Fine-Tuning Argument Discussion: James vs Otangelo