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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.
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:35 Difference between pragmatism in popular sphere and in academic philosophy?
3:42 Who were early figures in pragmatism
14:04 What is the central thesis of pragmatism?
18:26 Pragmatism under naturalism and supernaturalism?
22:28 Epistemological developments of pragmatism
26:45 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 Ethics
58:10 How does pragmatism respond to ethical dilemmas?
1:10:54 What does pragmatism mean to us in the 21st century?
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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.
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#pragmatism #philosophy
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.
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
0:35 Difference between pragmatism in popular sphere and in academic philosophy?
3:42 Who were early figures in pragmatism
14:04 What is the central thesis of pragmatism?
18:26 Pragmatism under naturalism and supernaturalism?
22:28 Epistemological developments of pragmatism
26:45 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 Ethics
58:10 How does pragmatism respond to ethical dilemmas?
1:10:54 What does pragmatism mean to us in the 21st century?
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If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!
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For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod
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Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:
patreon.com/christianityforall
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Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen
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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.
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#pragmatism #philosophy
