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Dr. Yujin Nagasawa joined me to discuss his book published with Oxford University Press titled, "The Problem of Evil for Atheists."
Link to the book:
academic.oup.com/book/56378
0:00 Intro
0:31 Axiological Expectation Mismatch
6:18 Problem of Systemic Evil
8:44 Axiological Optimism
10:32 Evidence Atheists are Axiological Optimists
14:18 Cost of Accepting Pessimism
18:47 Advantage of Theism over Atheism
23:41 Best Responses to the Problem
26:47 Life After Death & Universal Salvation
31:06 Final Thoughts
32:50 Mini Course on the Problem of Evil
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Dr. Yujin Nagasawa joined me to discuss his book published with Oxford University Press titled, "The Problem of Evil for Atheists."
Link to the book:
academic.oup.com/book/56378
0:00 Intro
0:31 Axiological Expectation Mismatch
6:18 Problem of Systemic Evil
8:44 Axiological Optimism
10:32 Evidence Atheists are Axiological Optimists
14:18 Cost of Accepting Pessimism
18:47 Advantage of Theism over Atheism
23:41 Best Responses to the Problem
26:47 Life After Death & Universal Salvation
31:06 Final Thoughts
32:50 Mini Course on the Problem of Evil
I am in need of your financial support. Please consider becoming a patron for as $5, $10, or $25 per month. To partner with me go to
patreon.com/theanalyticchristian
If you have questions or suggestions for future videos, please email me at
theanalyticchristian@gmailcom






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Im joined by Dr. Eric Silverman, a professor of philosophy at Christopher Newport University. He recommends his top 5 books you should read if youre interested in exploring Christian ethics.
Links:
0:00 What is Christian Ethics?
02:31 Book #1
06:23 Book #2
10:12 Honorable Mention #1
11:02 Honorable Mention #2
14:32 Book #3
15:29 Book #4
16:13 Book #5
17:53 Book #6
21:10 Book #7
21:37 Honorable Mention #3
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