Introduction to Anti-Theodicy | Dr. Sami Pihlström Philosophy for All 2025-02-01 | Despite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and its nuances. Dr Sami Pihlstöm is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading proponents and defenders of anti-theodicy in contemporary literature. --Referred works:Dark Matters: amzn.to/410PUUjKantian Anti-Theodicy: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-40883-5--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:05 What is anti-theodicy?3:19 What is the target of anti-theodicy?6:21 The history of anti-theodicy?12:27 What is Kantian Anti-Theodicy?20:13 What does God being a postulate impact one’s understanding of theodicy?28:30 What is the relation between theoretical and pastoral theodicy? 33:51 Is the concept of God fundamentally rooted in pastoral debates?40:39 How do we draw out philosophical ideas out of literature?45:09 What are some of the influences on anti-theodicy found in Kafka?52:39 What are the implications of transcendental forgiveness and guilt?59:21 What is the evil used in theodicy? 1:05:35 Is there a fundamental connection between existentialism and anti-theodicy?1:09:34 Is anti-theodicy in fundamental opposition with narratives?1:12:13 What is the implication of anti-theodicy on philosophy?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy
Who Has The Right to Make Christian Theology Videos? Philosophy for All 2025-09-20 | Recently @CleavetoAntiquity converted to Eastern Orthodoxy, with @DrJordanBCooper responding on twitter stating that having 'self-platformed spokespeople... leading theological discourse...hasn't been the best idea'. I discuss exactly who should be leading theological discourse.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:00 Framing the discussion4:21 Should we restrict theological content to scholars?12:31 Philosophy Circle13:56 Why should we not limit theological content to scholars? 19:31 Where should we go from here?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--This video is brought to you by Philosophy Circle, my project to deliver clear, high-quality philosophy education so you can think rigorously, write sharper, and argue better. If you are applying to study philosophy or theology or want to be tutored in these subjects in the Oxbridge way, make sure to check us out at: www.philosophy-circle.com.--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Are scholars the only people who should discuss theology, or should all people be able to engage with these topics? Does engaging these on YouTube change something? Does it make it better? Does it make it worse? Who should lead theological discussions online? Is a scholars only approach to esoteric. I discuss these topics in this video!--#joshuayen #theology
What are Catholic Indulgences? | Prof. JD Rooney Philosophy for All 2025-09-18 | Indulgences are an important part of the Protestant-Catholic disagreement and can radically transform your faith and relation with God. In this video, Fr. James Dominic Rooney joins us to describe what indulgences are, arguments for indulgences, and how Christians can approach them. Fr. James Dominic Rooney is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University, and my work is primarily in metaphysics, medieval philosophy, Chinese philosophy, and philosophy of religion. --⏰Timestamps⏰:0:48 What is an indulgence?9:03 How did the Catholic practice of indulgence change over time?29:22 Connection between confession and indulgences?38:17 Strongest argument for indulgences42:34 What is the strongest argument against indulgences50:40 Why is indulgences overlooked in Catholicism?57:53 What should someone do if they want an indulgence?1:00:22 Does one need to be free from sin?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #christianity
What Is Pragmatism in Philosophy? | Dr. Sami Pihlström Philosophy for All 2025-08-29 | How can pragmatism influence your thinking? Dr. Sami Pihlstrom joins us to talk about key ideas in pragmatism. Dr. Sami Pihlström is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. A leading voice in pragmatism and the philosophy of religion, his work engages realism/anti-realism, meaning, and antitheodicy.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:35 Difference between pragmatism in popular sphere and in academic philosophy?3:42 Who were early figures in pragmatism14:04 What is the central thesis of pragmatism?18:26 Pragmatism under naturalism and supernaturalism?22:28 Epistemological developments of pragmatism26:45 What leads to the development of Neo-pragmatism?35:25 Is there an underlying movement behind Neo-pragmatism?41:36 Is pragmatism overly subjective? 48:47 The relationship between pragmatism and Wittgenstein?54:15 Pragmatism and Ethics58:10 How does pragmatism respond to ethical dilemmas?1:10:54 What does pragmatism mean to us in the 21st century? --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Pragmatism is a prominent position in 19th century philosophy. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström guides us from Peirce, William James, and Dewey to neopragmatists like Rorty and Putnam, asking hard questions about truth, realism, meaning, and the problem of evil. We compare analytic philosophy of religion with Wittgensteinian approaches, explore whether pragmatism is compatible with religious belief, and examine how “the cash-value of truth” reshapes debates about evidence, practice, and community.--#pragmatism #philosophy
Why You Should Read Being and Time by Heidegger? Philosophy for All 2025-08-02 | Being and Time is one of the classics of the 20th century, being perhaps one of the most influential books in both phenomenological and existentialist traditions. In this video, I give you five reasons for why you should consider reading this groundbreaking work.--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
Dr. Derek McAllister on the Philosophy of Depression Philosophy for All 2025-07-20 | Dr. Derek McAllister joins us to discuss the philosophy of depression and its pre-modern expressions. Follow Dr. McAllister's work: derek-mcallister.com--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:03 What are some of the reasons for your interest in depression?4:08 Continental versus analytic schools of thought7:06 What is a philosophical approach to depression?10:06 Does the framing of the bio-chemical model of depression help analysis of depression?11:40 How does one start from the bio-chemical model and branch out to more ideas?14:00 What are some pre-modern presentations of depression?17:30 What is the dark night of the soul?26:43 What is the modern conception of depression?31:50 How can we bring in further understandings of depression?36:30 How do we help those who struggle with depression engage with their depression?42:46 How helpful are existential and religious frameworks in the discussion?48:48 Are angst and depression similar concepts? 53:41 What are some broader implications of depression?58:27 How does one balance for the experience of the individual?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Dr. Derek McAllister joins us to discuss the philosophical and historical context of what is depression. We discuss its pre-modern historical representations in the works of St John of the Cross, Kierkegaard, and others, as well as how these philosophical principles and contributions can guide us to develop our understanding of this important problem.--#joshuayen #philosophy
The Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein | Dr. Genia Schonbaumsfeld Philosophy for All 2025-07-06 | Professor Schonbaumsfeld joins us to introduce the philosophy of early and later Wittgenstein. --⏰Timestamps⏰:0:44 Who was Wittgenstein?1:58 What was Wittgenstein’s philosophical context?4:19 Does it make sense to apply analytic/continental divide to Wittgenstein?6:43 Continuity and distinctions between early and later Wittgenstein?12:57 What were some of the goals of the Tractatus?16:03 Wittgenstein and Frege22:10 Was Wittgenstein a realist?23:58 What makes up a proposition?30:53 The say show distinction in Wittgenstein?41:24 How did Wittgenstein object to the TLP?44:58 How does logic and propositional form develop?53:38 What are language games?59:26 What are family resemblance?1:05:54 What is the role of philosophy in Wittgenstein?1:10:16 What is the legacy of Wittgenstein?1:13:54 Where to get started with Wittgenstein?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: In this engaging conversation with Dr. Genia Schönbaumsfeld, we explore the radical philosophical journey of Ludwig Wittgenstein—from the tightly structured propositions of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the later insights of Philosophical Investigations. Dr. Schönbaumsfeld unpacks the deep shifts in Wittgenstein’s view of language, logic, and meaning, and how these changes shaped the development of analytic philosophy. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a fan of Wittgenstein, or simply curious about how language shapes thought, this video offers an accessible yet rigorous overview of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.--#joshuayen #philosophy
The Phenomenology of Language #shorts #philosophy Philosophy for All 2025-07-05 | Dr. Thomas Byrne shares his reflections on consciousness and phenomenology as well as their relation with language. --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
Kant on The Abuses of Theodicy w/ Dr Sami Pihlstrom Philosophy for All 2025-06-28 | Dr. Sami Pihlstrom introduces a lesser known aspect of Kant's philosophy, namely his engagement with the question of theodicy in an essay named 'On the Miscarriage of All Philosophical Trials in Theodicy'.For full interview:youtu.be/UlzKWXRVf_4 --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
Should You Do A Philosophy Degree? Philosophy for All 2025-06-22 | Oxford Philosophy and Theology undergraduate reflects on whether or not a philosophy undergraduate degree is useless and why you might consider doing an undergraduate course in the field. --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Thinking of studying philosophy at university? In this video, I reflect on my experience completing a degree in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and share five honest considerations to help you decide if a philosophy degree is right for you. From career prospects to the structure of academic philosophy, I break down what to expect, what to question, and why the rigour of your programme matters. Whether you're drawn to continental thinkers like Nietzsche and Camus or hoping to enter academia, this video offers key insights on studying philosophy at undergraduate level—especially at top universities like Oxford.--#joshuayen #philosophy
Dr. George Pattison on Dostoevskys Christianity Philosophy for All 2025-06-13 | Christianity plays a foundational role in Dostoevsky's philosophy. In this excerpt, Dr. George Pattison wrestles with Dostoevsky's presentation of Christianity and how Christianity is expressed in his writings through characters like Myshkin and Alysoha. Full interview: youtu.be/_aQr-9fA1zc--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
Edmund Husserl’s Philosophy | Dr. Thomas Byrne Philosophy for All 2025-06-06 | Edmund Husserl is considered by many as the father of phenomenology, he is also a complex thinker. In this video, Dr. Thomas Byrne joins us to introduce Husserl's philosophy. Dr. Byrne is a research assistant professor at the University of Illinois. He is a classically trained phenomenologist, having completed his PhD at The Husserl Archives at KU Leuven.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:44 What is reality and how do we interact with it?3:42 What are some of the problems which Husserl were responding to?7:48 What is the connection between phenomenology and psychology?9:20 What is the framework of Husserl’s phenomenology?18:08 How does Husserl account for incorrect perceptions?22:04 What is Husserl’s concept of truth and meaning?26:04 What is Husserl’s concept of ethics?31:46 How does Husserl develop ethics from his life and philosophy?33:20 How much is phenomenology dictated by situated consciousness?35:48 How does Husserl engage with science?40:23 How does quantum mechanics fit into Husserl’s lifeworld?42:21 Husserl’s relationship to Heidegger48:48 How did Husserl view the self (transcendental ego)? 52:19 What does phenomenology offer which other philosophies do not?57:22 Understanding the manuscripts of Husserl59:49 Short-comings of Husserl’s philosophy1:01:35 Is Husserl too abstract and too apolitical?1:05:44 How has Husserl impacted philosophy?1:08:22 What order to read Husserl?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Join Dr. Thomas Byrne as we explore the philosophical contributions of Edmund Husserl, focusing on his phenomenology and its applications to ethics, science, and philosophy. This conversation delves into Husserl’s method, his impact on contemporary thought, and how phenomenology continues to shape discussions in various fields. Whether you’re new to Husserl or looking to deepen your understanding, this interview offers valuable insights into his groundbreaking ideas.--#joshuayen
Understanding October 7 Israel v. Palestine (Firas Modad) Philosophy for All 2025-05-30 | History is never clear cut. One cannot take a single event out of context to come to one's conclusion. In this video, geopolitics expert Firas Modad explains the historical and religious context of October 7, and in extension the background to the Israel Palestinian conflict. Full interview: youtu.be/xOsBse_y83w?si=ml3KJfFxP4gxGGT9--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
Dr. Erik Wielenberg: Sceptical Theism and the Problem of Evil Philosophy for All 2025-05-23 | Dr. Erik Wielenberg is a professor of philosophy at DePauw University, he specialises in the philosophy of religion. In this interview, he joins us to introduce important dimensions of sceptical theism.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:36 What is sceptical theism?10:06 What are some variations of sceptical theism?17:20 What are some unattractive consequences of negative sceptical theism?24:40 How has criticisms of sceptical theism developed?31:36 What motivates sceptical theism?41:25 What are theological implications of sceptical theism?44:03 Understanding Parent-Child Analogy51:08 What remains sceptical after the parent-child analogy?56:14 Positive sceptical theism and its development1:00:24 Does positive sceptical theism have its own problems?1:04:06 God being a normative superior1:06:33 Direction of sceptical theism going forward1:10:33 What is the sphere of influence of sceptical theism?1:13:47 Where should someone start reading in sceptical theism?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Dive into the fascinating world of skeptical theism with Dr. Erik Wielenberg as we explore its key themes, including positive and negative skeptical theism, its philosophical challenges, and its implications for faith and reason. This engaging interview sheds light on the complexities of skeptical theism and its role in addressing the problem of evil. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of philosophy's most intriguing debates.--#joshuayen
Who Enters Heaven? Various Christian Perspectives Philosophy for All 2025-05-16 | It is a common Evangelical idea that the only people who can get into heaven are those who accept, externally, Jesus Christ as saviour. But is this right? Dr. John Sanders shares a handful of positions that Christians have historically taken to demonstrate that this narrative might be more complex than expected.--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen
GWF Hegel: A Philosophical Introduction: Dr. Sebastian Ostritsch Philosophy for All 2025-05-09 | Hegel is one of the most influential thinkers in the 19th century, having a profound influence on German philosophy. In this interview, Dr Sebastian Ostritsch introduces Hegel's philosophy and legacy. Dr. Ostritsch is a specialist in Hegel at the University of Heidelberg. He also has a YouTube channel (@vernunftrausch) --Timestamps:0:25 How do we contextualise Hegel in German philosophy?9:00 How does Hegel try to build on Kant’s critical project?12:51 Hegel’s conception of consciousness in the Phenomenology of Spirit21:05 Hegel’s conception of consciousness in the Science of Logic28:03 How the structure of being matches the structure of thinking?33:40 Hegel’s relation to Spinoza37:30 How does self-consciousness arise out of consciousness?44:18 Different levels of consciousness 49:10 Understanding Hegel’s dialectics55:07 Is there an end to philosophy?56:40 How does Hegel derive his philosophy of Spirit?1:03:45 Are there numerous spirits that are ongoing?1:08:29 What is Hegel’s philosophy of religion?1:16:56 Are Hegel’s metaphysics panentheistic?1:19:31 Hegel’s relation to Feuerbach?1:22:19 How to read Hegel?1:29:22 What is Hegel’s legacy?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sebastian Ostritsch as we explore the foundational ideas of Hegel’s philosophy. From his dialectical method to his views on history, reason, and absolute knowing, this discussion provides a clear and accessible introduction to one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. Whether you're new to Hegel or looking to deepen your understanding, this interview offers valuable insights into his complex yet profound ideas.--#joshuayen
Moral Lessons from Edith Stein Philosophy for All 2025-05-02 | Edith Stein is one of the patron saints of Europe. I discuss some moral lessons from Edith Stein with Dr. Sarah Borden.Full interview: youtu.be/pEb2nmjjzh4--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Join Dr. Sarah Borden as she explores the profound moral insights from the life of Edith Stein—philosopher, convert, and martyr. From her pursuit of truth to her unwavering commitment to faith and justice, Edith Stein’s story offers timeless lessons on virtue, sacrifice, and the search for meaning. This conversation delves into her philosophical contributions, her spiritual transformation, and the ethical principles that shaped her life. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on how Edith Stein’s legacy continues to inspire moral reflection today.--#joshuayen
Where is Academic Philosophy Going in 2025? Philosophy for All 2025-04-26 | There are growing concerns about the success and usefulness of academic philosophy. In this video, I am joined by two distinguished professors, Dr. Aaron Simmons and Dr. Bob Hanna to discuss the state of philosophy and how we can move it forward and change the field which means so much to us. Dr. Simmons is a professor of philosophy at Furman University. Dr. Hanna is an independent philosopher and Director of the Contemporary Kantian Project. --⏰Timestamps⏰:0:38 What is the direction of analytic philosophy?5:16 What is continental philosophy?14:30 How Kant provides the future of philosophy?20:30 Aaron’s Reflections of Kantian Anti-Realism25:19 The importance of Kant in our understanding of philosophy30:15 Will there be any new paradigms in philosophy?37:00 Professional of Philosophy versus philosophy as a way of life.47:47 How should philosophy move forward?57:42 How should we restructure academic philosophy?1:12:15 What mindset should be when applying to grad school?1:19:59 Reflections on a career in academic philosophy--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: This video delves into the challenges and future of academic philosophy. From its relevance in modern society to the criticisms it faces for being overly theoretical, we explore whether philosophy in academia still holds value today. Join us for an engaging discussion on the state of academic philosophy—its evolution, its purpose, and its potential. If you’ve ever wondered whether academic philosophy is out of touch or essential for progress, this conversation is for you.--#joshuayen
An Oxford Philosophy Student Shares His Testimony Philosophy for All 2025-04-19 | An Oxford student shares why he is a Christian in 2025. --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #christianity
Did the Resurrection of Jesus Happen? (Dr Andrew Loke) Philosophy for All 2025-04-13 | We are joined by Dr. Andrew Loke (@andrewloke7) to talk about the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr. Loke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University.His works can be found here:https://hkbu.academia.edu/AndrewTerErnLoke--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:30 What drew Dr. Loke to the resurrection?4:30 What makes the resurrection argument stands out?6:20 What is the methodology of the resurrection argument?10:29 How does Dr. Loke move beyond the minimal facts argument?13:10 Introduction to the Argument17:54 Particularly important aspects of the Resurrection argument27:27 Responding to the argument against miracles?31:04 Responding to arguments against the Resurrections35:03 What are the frontiers of the Resurrection debate?39:45 What are some books to read?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: The historical argument for the resurrection is an important aspect of Christian apologetics. In this Easter upload, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Loke to discuss the argument for the resurrection found in his works. We talk about the varying scientific and historical considerations, possible arguments against his position as well as how you can get further into the resurrection argument through further reading. I hope you enjoy. --#joshuayen #christianity
What Order to Read Martin Heidegger? (Dr.Taylor Carman) Philosophy for All 2025-04-05 | We are joined by Dr. Taylor Carman to talk about how you can get into the thoughts of Martin Heidegger. Full interview: youtu.be/aIwKVI--Hyk?si=GNB0PgxwSb4YxewVBeing and Time: amzn.to/42vjO4GHeidegger's Essays: amzn.to/3XMDU7VWrathall's Introduction: amzn.to/4iYTLJa--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #heidegger
Fyodor Dostoevsky: His Life and Ideas | Dr George Pattison Philosophy for All 2025-03-29 | In this interview, Dr George Pattison introduces the philosophy and life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. We cover all aspects of Dostoevsky's works from his Slavophilism to his Christianity. Dr George Pattison is a retired Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and was the Lady Margret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He is one of the most prominent researchers on Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard and Christian existentialism of our time. Dr. Pattison's book on Dostoevsky: amzn.to/3E5fUX2--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:04 Who was Dostoevsky?3:46 Dostoevsky’s Development of Ideas. 12:19 The influence of the prison camp in his life?15:30 Dostoevsky’s Engagement with Social Causes21:58 The Emphasis on Christ in Dostoevsky26:02 Why is Dostoevsky’s presentation of Christ an Idiot?30:57 Is Alyosha a second coming of Myshkin?35:51 What is Dostoevsky’s Christianity?43:05 Christ outside the truth46:29 Polyphony and Monophony in Dostoevsky53:21 Dostoevsky’s relation to Russia1:03:24 Dostoevsky as prophet1:09:44 How should we engage with Dostoevsky in the 21st century?1:12:26 What is George Pattison’s favourite work and lesson from Dostoevsky?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. In this interview, Dr George Pattison and I engage in conversation, discussing some of his key ideas ranging from his Christianity, his presentation of Christ in the Idiot and the Brothers Karamazov, to his views on Russia, and more. --#joshuayen #dostoevsky
Introduction to Kant’s Copernican Revolution Philosophy for All 2025-03-22 | Dr. Hanna introduces one of Kant's most complex and groundbreaking concepts, his copernican revolution and his transcendental idealism. I hope you enjoy this breakdown of Kant's philosophy and get a better understanding of his arguments. For the full interview with Dr. Bob Hanna: youtu.be/PteQ4wyqesE?si=kNwpK2pFyomeMVPs --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #philosophy
Faith and Pascals Wager | Dr. Liz Jackson Philosophy for All 2025-03-16 | Dr. Liz Jackson joins us to introduce philosophical conceptions of faith as well as the role Pascal's Wager has in contemporary philosophy of religion. Dr. Jackson's YouTube channel: @lizjackson111 Dr. Jackson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University focusing on epistemology, faith, and Pascal's Wager. --⏰Timestamps⏰:1:18 What brings Dr. Jackson to this field?3:32 What are the different conceptions of faith?7:55 Attitude focused faith and action focused faith?12:06 How does faith engage with evidence?15:13 Relationship between propositional belief and faith?20:49 Distinction between belief in and belief that?23:25 What are some considerations which go into someone’s faith?27:35 Where should we set a bar for evidence?31:45 Are there varying degrees of faith?35:03 What role does faith play in the composition of one’s worldview?38:25 What does it mean to act as if God exists?43:38 How does one’s model of epistemology impact one’s faith?46:34 Should Christians provide an argument for their faith?50:15 What is Pascal’s Wager? 57:30 How should we approach the philosophy of religion in light of faith?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: Faith is an important concept in both the realm of religious belief as well as the philosophy of religion. What is the relationship between faith and reason? Credence and acceptance? Belief and action? All of these questions are influenced by one's conception of faith in philosophy. We are privileged to discuss these questions and themes with Dr. Liz Jackson, one of the most prominent philosophers in this field, as well as touching upon the role which Pascal's Wager has on faith. --#joshuayen #philosophyofreligion
Firas Modad on American Israeli Relations Philosophy for All 2025-03-08 | We are joined by Firas Modad to talk about US and Israel relations, with particular emphasis on the political motivations behind why US intends to support and protect Israel. Full interview with Firas:youtu.be/xOsBse_y83w?si=ml3KJfFxP4gxGGT9--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #politics
J.R.R. Tolkien: His Faith and Ideas | Dr. Holly Ordway Philosophy for All 2025-03-01 | We are joined by Dr. Holly Ordway, the world's prominent scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien to talk about the philosophy, theology and life of the 20th century's greatest novelist J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:36 Who is JRR Tolkien?2:48 Tolkien, Allegory and Christianity8:07 Christian theology and Middle Earth14:47 How do we understand minor deities in Middle Earth?19:05 What were Tolkien’s influences?25:21 What was Tolkien’s views on technology and modernism?30:55 Tolkien response to Vatican II?41:53 What does the role of the sacraments play in his life?45:53 Tolkien as a far right extremist?51:53 What order to read Tolkien?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --About the video: J.R.R. Tolkien was not just a master of fantasy literature but also a deeply philosophical thinker and devout Catholic. In this conversation with Dr. Holly Ordway, we explore Tolkien’s faith, his nuanced relationship with allegory, and the deeper themes in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. We discuss how Tolkien’s Catholic worldview shaped Middle-earth, his perspective on technology and industrialization, and his engagement with both medieval and modern literature. Dr. Ordway also debunks myths about Tolkien’s views and highlights how his works offer profound insights into mortality, providence, and creativity. Whether you're a longtime Tolkien fan or new to his writings, this interview sheds light on the man behind the myth.--#joshuayen #tolkien
Albert Camus and the Problem of Evil (Dr Sami Pihlstrom) Philosophy for All 2025-02-26 | Evil is a massive part of existentialist literature. In this video, Dr Sami Pihlstrom shares with us his insights on whether existential movements presents a certain model for how we ought to approach theodicy and the problem of evil. For the full interview with Dr Pihlstrom: youtu.be/UlzKWXRVf_4 --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --#joshuayen #philosophy
Immanuel Kant: A Readers’ Guide | Dr. Robert Hanna Philosophy for All 2025-02-22 | Kant is one of the most influential philosophers in history, but also one of the most complex. This interview introduces you to the key ideas in Kant's philosophy and how it has influenced philosophy going forward. Dr. Bob Hanna is an independent philosopher, Director of Philosophy Without Borders, Director of The Contemporary Kantian Philosophy Project.For a summary, list of commentaries and further notes see here: josh-yen.com/2025/02/22/introduction-to-immanuel-kant--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:54 What influenced Kant?8:09 How does he respond to the empiricist and rationalist distinction?16:50 The Copernican Revolution of Kant18:32 Transcendental Idealism23:54 Causation and Kant27:36 How do a priori categories fit into transcendental deduction?33:43 How important is the transcendental deduction to Kant’s project?39:25 What is Kant’s conception of freedom?41:16 What is Kant’s views on natural theology?45:46 Religion in ethics49:06 How does his ethics fall into his broader transcendental framework?54:06 Where does radical evil come in?56:58 What was his influence on German philosophy?1:06:14 Why go back to Kant?1:10:20 What order to read Kant?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Join us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Robert Hanna on Immanuel Kant's philosophy, covering transcendental idealism, the transcendental deduction, and free will. We explore key concepts from Critique of Pure Reason, including synthetic a priori knowledge, causality, and the limits of human understanding, as well as the distinction between noumenal and phenomenal reality. Dr. Hanna explains how Kant’s ideas revolutionized metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, shaping modern philosophy. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy
What did Heidegger mean by Being in the World? Philosophy for All 2025-02-19 | The question of being is a fundamental aspect of Heidegger's philosophy and is instrumental in understanding his main contributions. In this clip, we are joined with Dr Taylor Carman, professor of philosophy at Barnard College to talk about this question. For the full interview: youtu.be/aIwKVI--Hyk?si=GNB0PgxwSb4YxewVGet your copy of Being and Time here: amzn.to/3Qnh175--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.
Edith Steins’s Philosophy by Dr. Sarah Borden Philosophy for All 2025-02-15 | We are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey to talk about the life and philosophy of Edith Stein, a notable 20th century Catholic Saint, Nun, Phenomenologist and Philosopher. Dr Sarah Borden is a professor of philosophy at Wheaton College. Finite and Eternal Being: amzn.to/3EDb8jo--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:58 Who was Edith Stein?2:30 How was her conversion from Judaism to Christianity?6:33 What were some of her influences?8:08 Where does Hegel fit into Stein?9:29 The Uniqueness of Stein’s Phenomenology15:34 What is Stein’s essential being?17:32 What is the who in Stein’s phenomenology?19:18 How are we meant to engage with the world?23:00 Stein’s transcendentals in a Kantian sense?27:40 How does Stein criticise and challenge Thomism?30:57 Form and Evolution35:06 What are some of her biggest theological implications?37:27 What’s the relation between science and faith?41:48 Stein and Feminism47:40 Is Phenomenology and Feminism intertwined?49:24 How do we engage with Edith Stein’s political context?54:09 What is a phenomenology of the state?58:05 Where are human rights grounded in?59:32 How does Edith Stein fit into modern philosophy?1:04:20 What can we learn from Edith Stein as a person?1:09:31 How to read Stein?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Edith Stein is a notable philosopher in the 20th century being most influential in attempting to synthesise the boundaries and movements of Thomistic philosophy with Husserlian phenomenology. In this video, we are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey to introduce Edith Stein's key ideas and help you get into the works of Edith Stein. We touch upon her relation to other notable thinkers, the meaning of her pursuit of being and more. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy
Paradoxes and The Kalam Cosmological Argument(Dr. Graham Oppy) Philosophy for All 2025-02-12 | What if all the discussions around paradoxes and the infinity didn't really apply to practical realities? If so, would it mean that philosopher's reliance on grim reapers paradoxes and other such arguments fundamentally miss the point in discussions surrounding actual realities in the world?Watch the full interview with Dr. Graham Oppy: youtu.be/WyCjjBvbgag?si=-v5VDKtKGuxAePjQ--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #mathematics #philosophy
Heidegger’s World #philosophy #shorts Philosophy for All 2025-02-10 | Dr Taylor Carman shares what Heidegger means by world.
What Happens to Those Who Never Hear About God? | Dr. John Sanders Philosophy for All 2025-02-08 | We have the great privilege to be joined by Dr John Sanders to discuss different views in soteriology. Dr Sander's Website: drjohnsanders.comFurther resources: josh-yen.com/2025/02/08/the-fate-of-the-unevangelised--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:33 What made you interested in universalism?5:12 How important is the question of salvation in triage?10:09 What is Dr. Sander’s perspective and framework?15:15 What are some of the different positions in this debate?32:10 How important is one’s conception of hell in this debate?36:00 How should philosophy influence our theological inquiry?39:19 What is inclusivism?45:55 Is there historical inclusivism in Islam and Judaism?47:55 How does inclusivism develop in Catholic doctrine?54:55 What does it mean to be evangelised?59:02 How should we engage with these differences?1:07:40 What are some good books on this topics?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Renowned scholar Dr. John Sanders joins us to talk about the fate of the unevangelised. Do they go to heaven? Hell? What happens to them after they die? These are pressing questions in Christianity. We talk about the different positions in this debate and their historical precedent. This video hopefully introduces you to some of the key ideas in the field and demonstrates the great diversity of historically and theologically well-supported views.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #theology
Firas Modad on Christian Zionism Philosophy for All 2025-02-05 | Today we are joined by Middle East risk analysis expert Firas Modad to discuss the curious case of Christian Zionism. Check out the full interview with Firas: youtu.be/xOsBse_y83w?si=evpHVnLyIwCM8kIO--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy
The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (w/ Dr. Aaron Simmons) Philosophy for All 2025-01-29 | Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a greatly influential philosopher in the 20th century. In modern times, he has been re-interpreted and adopted to fit into different narratives, correctly or incorrectly.In this clip from a longer interview with Dr. J. Aaron Simmons, we give you a primer of sorts into his philosophy.For the full interview: youtu.be/i4KJu2MN0M4?si=5lxcpmlTwmzaCD0mFind Dr. Simmon's channel: @philosophyforwherewefindou919 The article he mentioned: mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/5/340--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy
Sit Down with Joe Schmid: Philosophy of Religion, Faith, Academia (@MajestyofReason) Philosophy for All 2025-01-25 | Christian YouTube and the philosophy of religion are both diverse and complex fields. Who better to get onto the channel to guide you through this minefield than the one and only Joe Schmid from @MajestyofReason Make sure to go check out his YouTube channel as well as his website:josephschmid.com--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:01 What is the landscape and direction of Christian philosophy? 4:28 What direction is Majesty of Reason going?7:35 Will people jump ship into more academic content?11:01 What led to the Majesty of Reason?26:05 What was Joe’s Christian upbringing?29:41 The relationships between God and faith37:50 Would there be a divorce between practice and rationality?42:39 What are the strongest arguments for and against theism?49:31 How do cumulative cases work with each other?1:00:00 What is the direction is philosophy of religion going?1:04:01 How is philosophy of religion treated?1:08:00 Where can we find Joe Schmid--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: The philosophy of religion is a broad field of different arguments and sections. So is Christian YouTube with cultural commentary, apologetics, lectures, academic work and so much more. For this reason, I thought it would be a great idea to get Joseph Schmid from the Majesty of Reason to talk to us about both these fields in which he is an expert. He is a PhD student at Princeton University studying Philosophy as well as having amassed over 20k subscribers on his YouTube channel! I hope you enjoy.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophyofreligion
Infinity from Aristotle to Cantor (w/ Dr Graham Oppy) Philosophy for All 2025-01-22 | Dr Graham Oppy joins us to talk about how the concept of infinity has developed over time in the history of mathematics and philosophy. For the full interview on infinity with Dr. Oppy: youtu.be/WyCjjBvbgag?si=qDxU8S8cD64VVkd7--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #philosophy #mathematics
Death’s Role in Meaning: Heidegger (Dr Taylor Carman) #shorts #philosophy Philosophy for All 2025-01-20 | ...
The Philosophy and Depravity of Martin Heidegger (w/ Dr. Taylor Carman) Philosophy for All 2025-01-18 | Today we are jointed by Dr Taylor Carman to discuss the philosophy and life of Martin HeideggerDr. Taylor Carman is a professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. He has written on Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:31 Who was Martin Heidegger?2:10 Why did Heidegger care about Being?7:19 How does Heidegger approach Being-there?13:00 What is Dasein's Being in the World?23:17 How do we engage with equipment and the world?32:50 What is the authentic and inauthentic lifestyle?43:29 The importance of the mode of the indifferentiated?45:13 Is authenticity a state of the mind?51:24 What is Heidegger’s role of death in inauthenticity? 59:32 Is death a single instant or a continuous movement?1:06:00 How should we view Heidegger with the Nazi party?1:18:32 What did Heidegger influence?1:22:35 How does Heidegger apply to us today?1:28:51 Heidegger and Dostoevsky1:32:35 What order should we read Heidegger?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Join us in this enlightening interview with Dr. Taylor Carman, a renowned expert on Martin Heidegger, as we delve deep into the core of Heideggerian philosophy. Dr. Carman explores pivotal concepts such as Being and Time, Dasein, and the fundamental notions of existential phenomenology. This discussion not only unpacks Heidegger’s ontological inquiries but also connects his thoughts to broader existentialist themes. Whether you’re a student of philosophy or a seasoned scholar, this interview offers profound insights into understanding the intricate layers of Heidegger’s work and his enduring impact on philosophical thought.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen #heidegger
The Unfortunate Downfall of Christian YouTube Philosophy for All 2025-01-12 | Cameron Bertuzzi's (@CapturingChristianity) recent two videos on atheism has prompted me to speak out on a growing concern I have with Christian YouTube. For an indepth philosophical breakdown: youtube.com/watch?v=XDttcb6FkpMFor Cameron's video: youtube.com/watch?v=roAlbt6ilms&t=0s--⏰Timestamps⏰:1:05 First Video16:30 Second Video32:53 Concluding Remarks36:15 Meta-criticism--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: I have recently noticed a growing amount of clickbaity and polarising content put out by Christian YouTubers, not just Cameron. In this video, I analyse two of Cameron's recent videos as well as providing a more broad overview of the issue and why I am so concerned about it. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#philosophy #christianity #joshuayen
Unspoken Reality About Colonialism in the Middle East Philosophy for All 2025-01-03 | Colonialism in the Middle East is a fundamental and important historical backdrop in interpreting Israel and Palestine. In this video, Firas shares the nature of colonialism in the Middle East versus the rest of the world.Firas Modad is the Founder of Modad Geopolitics and is an expert in geopolitical relations and country risk in the Middle East and North Africa.For the full video: youtu.be/xOsBse_y83w?si=gTdhq7_UCMKyXgXG--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#philosophy #colonialism #joshuayen
Plato’s Tripartite Soul Explained: Rational, Spirited, and Appetitive Philosophy for All 2024-12-24 | What is Plato's tripartite division of the soul and how does this impact our understanding of mental health in Plato's Republic?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: One of Plato's major contributions in his work The Republic and the Phaedrus is his concept of the tripartite division of the soul. In this video, I analyse what Plato meant with the tripartite division of the soul and also its implications and impact in later philosophy, most notably its connections with Freud's concept of the id, ego and superego, as well as its implications in our modern lives. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#plato #philosophy #joshuayen
A Skeptic and Catholic Discuss Faith (@SimplySkeptical22) Philosophy for All 2024-12-06 | A Christian and a non-believer sit down to discuss the implications and approaches to skepticism in the 21st century. We discuss Simply Skeptical's background, her ideas and what motivates her skepticism, I hope you enjoy.Go check out Simply Skeptical's channel:youtube.com/@SimplySkeptical22 --⏰Timestamps⏰:0:33 The role of skepticism?2:18 What is her experience falling away from faith?4:42 What motivates her skepticism? 7:40 What is the negativity on atheist internet?9:26 What is skepticism?11:36 What is the goal of skepticism? 13:21 What’s the relation between God and morality?17:09 The Moral Argument from God21:44 Divine Hiddenness25:45 What is faith?27:30 What would make one believe?29:04 What is the role of rationalisation in faith?33:14 Where does one start with inquiry?35:27 What role does academia have in faith?37:08 State of Christian YouTube38:33 What has been the experience with different liturgies?41:28 What is the uniqueness of the Mass?43:55 How does the role of philosophy and theology engage with each other?47:42 The Psychology of Denominations--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Skepticism is an important position and intellectual movement in today's society. In a polarised world tainted often with hatred and negativity, it is important that we seek the truth and pursue what is right. In this video, we discuss what it means to be a skeptic and also some ways in which one can be skeptical or maintain a Christian faith. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#philosophy #theology #joshuayen
HOW THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST EVOLVED | FIRAS MODAD Philosophy for All 2024-12-02 | Firas Modad, founder of Modad Geopolitics, joins us to discuss the historical and religious context of the Israel Palestine conflict, its implications on global politics, and potential solutions.--⏰Timestamps⏰:0:24 What is the context behind Israel Palestine?3:27 What are the types of colonialism in this region?7:42 How did the October 7 conflict arise?9:52 What are the religious stakes involved?17:20 Why are Iran involved in the conflict?25:33 What is the role of the ceasefire?27:52 What are some of the roadblocks to a solution?31:44 What motivates the aversion to conversion?34:00 What is the political role of the US?39:03 What is the power balance between the US and Israel?42:05 What is the impact of Trump on the Middle East?47:47 What are the roles of Russia and China in this area?51:23 What about the religious conflict between Islam and Russia and China?54:57 What is the role behind Christian Zionism?1:03:25 Where do we see this go?--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Join us in this in-depth interview with geopolitics expert Firas Modad as we explore the complex dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict and other critical issues shaping the Middle East. We delve into the historical context, the types of colonialism affecting the region, and the genesis of the October 7 conflict. The discussion also covers the religious and political stakes, including Iran's involvement and the role of major powers like the US, Russia, and China. Furthermore, we examine the influence of Christian Zionism and the potential future developments in the region. This conversation sheds light on the intricate geopolitical web and the roadblocks to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#israel #palestine #joshuayen
Why You Should Read The REPUBLIC by Plato? Philosophy for All 2024-11-15 | All of Western Philosophy is but a footnote to Plato wrote A.N. Whitehead. In many sense this is true. In this video, I review why you might want to read Plato's Republic. Get your copy of The Republic: amzn.to/4fMoQxE--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Plato's Republic is one of the most wide reaching and influential works in philosophy, touching questions in metaphysics, ethics, politics, psychoanalysis and so much more! In this video, I discuss why you should read Plato's Republic and how this might make an impact on your life, both philosophical and personal. I hope you enjoy this video. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#plato #philosophy #joshuayen
A Criticism of Jordan Petersons Academy: Similar Problems as Universities? Philosophy for All 2024-09-09 | Jordan Peterson recently launched the Peterson Academy. In this video, we discuss the reasons for why he launched the academy, his criticism of academia, and potential solutions and developments of his program. I hope you enjoy.--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Jordan Peterson is one of the most influential figures in the conservative sphere. In this video, Archibald and I, two Oxford students, discuss his proposal and launch of his new Peterson Academy, an intended replacement for traditional universities. We discuss the merits of his criticism of university and also the problems with his intended solution. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#jordanpeterson #philosophy #joshuayen
Wrestling with Evil and Suffering Philosophy for All 2024-08-25 | In today's series of Christianity for All, we discuss the challenge of evil and suffering. We discuss this problem from both a Biblical and theoretical perspective. I hope you enjoy. --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: The problem of evil is one of the most influential problems in the philosophy of religion. This brief presentation covers some of the most influential contributions in this field including the Book of Job, logical and evidential problems of evil, free will and soul-making theodicies and more. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen
An Introduction to Apologetics Philosophy for All 2024-08-18 | In this recent talk at Union Church, I give an introduction to some of the main arguments in mainstream Christian apologetics. I hope you enjoy.--If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Apologetics can be helpful in reassuring oneself about faith and helping one be certain that God exists. In this video, I discuss important topics like the Kalam Cosmological Argument, Design Argument, Fine-Tuning Argument, the Resurrection Argument, and the Moral Argument. I hope you enjoy this more philosophical line of thinking and find it interesting. --Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#apologetics #philosophy #joshuayen
The Christian Life Philosophy for All 2024-08-12 | Continuing my series at Union Church. I discuss what it means to live a Christian life in the world, especially discussing the differences between the world and God. --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: Christianity is not just a passive faith, it is active and calls us to live in the world and respond to God's calling. In today's session of Christianity for All, I talk about how we can respond to God's calling and implement His teachings in our lives.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen
Christianity and Other Religions Philosophy for All 2024-08-04 | What makes Christianity unique amongst the world's religions? --If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!--For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod --Take part in a ministry which reaches 5000+ people with the Christian message per month and gain access to Joshua’s private collection of notes (on over 200 articles and books), pose questions to leading scholars, suggest videos, and more:www.patreon.com/christianityforall--Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen --Feel free to join my discord server: discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD --Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN --About the video: In today's video, we discuss why Christianity is unique amongst Christian worldviews and also why you may consider becoming a Christian. In order to do this, I introduce the key tenets of Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and more, showing what makes Christianity different/ special. This talk was given to Union Church, one of the major inter-denominational English speaking churches in Hong Kong.--Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.#joshuayen
