Samuel Devisπ Viewer Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
π Overview: This episode delves deeply into the topics of Fine-tuning, the Problem of Evil, and the Nature of Reality with Professor Philip Goff (@MindChat).
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What are the strengths and merits of theism and atheism? [Highlight 2]: Are we fundamentally simulated or purely physical beings? [Highlight 3]: Does God make more sense if He has limited power?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Philip Goff and the Nature of Reality 05:14 - Neither Camp (Theism or Atheism) 09:26 - Fine-tuning 17:35 - The Simulation Hypothesis (No SAM) 27:43 - Carbon and Complexity (No SAM) 31:51 - 'Everyone Hates Me...' (No SAM) 36:05 - Theism and Evolutionary History (No SAM) 45:28 - The Problem of Evil 54:52 - The Evil God Hypothesis vs The Limited God Hypothesis 58:53 - Theodicies & Sceptical Theism 1:07:48 - A Limited God 1:15:18 - Closing Remarks
Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2Samuel Devis2024-02-23 | π Viewer Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
π Overview: This episode delves deeply into the topics of Fine-tuning, the Problem of Evil, and the Nature of Reality with Professor Philip Goff (@MindChat).
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What are the strengths and merits of theism and atheism? [Highlight 2]: Are we fundamentally simulated or purely physical beings? [Highlight 3]: Does God make more sense if He has limited power?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Philip Goff and the Nature of Reality 05:14 - Neither Camp (Theism or Atheism) 09:26 - Fine-tuning 17:35 - The Simulation Hypothesis (No SAM) 27:43 - Carbon and Complexity (No SAM) 31:51 - 'Everyone Hates Me...' (No SAM) 36:05 - Theism and Evolutionary History (No SAM) 45:28 - The Problem of Evil 54:52 - The Evil God Hypothesis vs The Limited God Hypothesis 58:53 - Theodicies & Sceptical Theism 1:07:48 - A Limited God 1:15:18 - Closing Remarks
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#reality #finetuning #god #philosophyFrom Carefree Youth to Oxford Scholar: Derek Parfits Transformation w/ David EdmondsSamuel Devis2024-10-08 | π Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds examines Derek Parfit's intriguing views on blame and moral responsibility. Together we explore how Parfit, a determinist, argues that moral blame and praise should not be applied, as physical causes determine our actions.
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#personhood #parfit #oxford #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophyThe Hiddenness Argument | Justin Schieber | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #18Samuel Devis2024-10-04 | π Overview: In this episode, Justin (@RealAtheology) and Sam explore J. L. Schellenberg's 'The Hiddenness Argument'. This conversation aims to provide a starting point for both understanding the argument itself and common theistic objections to it.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Is God 'knowable', or does it appear upon reflection that He is, if He exists at all, hidden? [Highlight 2]: What does it mean for someone to be a nonresistant nonbeliever? [Highlight 3]: What classic pushbacks do theists deploy when confronted with the Hiddenness Argument?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:54 - Justin Schieber and Philosophy 5:10 - Justin's Story 8:20 - Biblical Hiddenness 11:22 - The Problem of Evil and God's Hiddenness 14:51 - Ultimism 18:56 - Inconclusive Evidence for God 20:53 - Society Now and The Hiddenness Argument 24:36 - Nonresistant Nonbelief 28:03 - Culpability/Resistant and Inculpability/Nonresistant 30:38 - Reflective nonbelievers vs Unreflective nonbelievers 36:39 - Resisting 49:33 - A Perfectly Loving God 57:53 - Does God Really Care? (Calvinism and Predestination) 1:00:52 - Skeptical Theism and Hiddenness 1:05:30 - Beliefs and Relationships 1:08:42 - Ancient Societies and God 1:14:41 - Nonreligious Existence 1:18:06 - Theistic Experience 1:24:43 - The 'Mystery Card' 1:28:41 - The Syllogistic Hiddenness Argument Explored 1:37:29 - Hiddenness and Justin 1:39:46 - Theistic Emotional and Rational Reactions 1:45:14 - Closing Remarks
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#hiddenness #schellenberg #divinehiddenness #philosophyJustin Schieber on Relationship with a Perfectly Loving GodSamuel Devis2024-10-01 | π Overview: In this clip, Justin Schieber (@RealAtheology) examines what a perfectly loving God would entail within The Hiddenness Argument and how this concept implies a God who values relationships for their own sake.
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#relationship #divine #hiddenness #nonbelievers #schellenberg #philosophyNonbelievers: Justin Schieber on Reflective vs. Unreflective NonbeliefSamuel Devis2024-09-27 | π Overview: In this clip, Justin Schieber (@RealAtheology) delves into the distinctions between reflective and unreflective nonbelievers and their impact on The Hiddenness Argument. Exploring whether nonbelief needs to be negative or neutral for The Hiddenness Argument to hold.
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#reflective #unreflective #hiddenness #nonbelievers #schellenberg #philosophyFailing to Find God: Justin Schieber on Nonresistant NonbeliefSamuel Devis2024-09-24 | π Overview: In this clip, Justin Schieber (@RealAtheology) explains the concept of Nonresistant Nonbelief and its significance in The Hiddenness Argument. Examining why this idea is crucial for understanding the philosophical debate on divine hiddenness and the existence of a loving God.
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#nonresistant #nonbelief #hiddenness #schellenberg #philosophyThe Participation Theodicy | John Buck | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #17Samuel Devis2024-09-20 | π Overview: In this episode, John and Sam sit down together to explore the various nuances of 'The Problem of Evil' and what John's theodicy, 'The Participation Theodicy,' brings to the table to tackle it.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is The Problem of Evil, and how does The Participation Theodicy aim to solve it? [Highlight 2]: Should God be held to account for the evils we experience within this world? [Highlight 3]: What is gratuitous suffering, and can we ever really settle its reality with the idea of a good God?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:45 - Who's John Buck? 6:54 - The Two-fold Problem of Evil 10:02 - Theodicy Evaluation 13:56 - Theodicy Presumptions 17:35 - 'The Participation Theodicy' Presented 26:49 - Exploring Evil 30:57 - The 'Ideal' World 38:47 - God's Foreknowledge 46:00 - Moral and Natural Evils (and Blame) 59:40 - Gratuitous Surrering 1:05:31 - God and Positive Actuality 1:10:18 - Adding to God's Goodness 1:36:07 - Creatures and Participation 1:42:51 - The Finite to The Eternal 1:48:51 - Moral Limits and God's Intervention 1:58:38 - Does God Gamble? (Technological Advances) 2:05:55 - Non-Refutable Theodicies 2:11:07 - The Purely Idealised World and Free Will 2:19:31 - Non-Consensual Suffering 2:29:21 - Compensation 2:37:23 - The Horror Scale 2:43:08 - Mars2 Analogy (Moral Evils & The Great Reset) 2:54:15 - Sin and Choice 3:01:49 - Tree of Life Analogy (Natural Evils) 3:20:07 - Possible Counter Argument 3:33:10 - Closing Remarks
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#evil #theodicy #participation #philosophyDerek Parfits Views on Blame and Determinism: Ethics and Consequences w/ David EdmondsSamuel Devis2024-09-18 | π Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds examines Derek Parfit's intriguing views on blame and moral responsibility. Together we explore how Parfit, a determinist, argues that moral blame and praise should not be applied, as physical causes determine our actions.
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#morality #parfit #moralrealism #ethics #determinism #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophyDavid Edmonds on Derek Parfits Harmless Torturers: The Ethics of Accumulative SufferingSamuel Devis2024-09-18 | π Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds explores Derek Parfit's thought-provoking 'Harmless Torturers' thought experiment, exploring the ethical implications of how numerous individuals causing small amounts of suffering via their accumulative effects could collectively be as harmful as a single person causing significant suffering.
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#morality #parfit #ethics #moralrealism #oxford #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophyJohn Buck on Humanity, Choice, and Sin: Understanding Participation TheodicySamuel Devis2024-09-17 | π Overview: In this clip, John delves into the concepts of humanity, choice, and sin within the framework of his Participation Theodicy. We discuss why, according to this perspective, we do not currently exist in an eternal ideal state, and then explore the deeper philosophical and theological implications of human participation in the divine plan.
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#sin #choice #humanity #philosophyJohn Buck on Transitioning from a Finite World to an Eternal Ideal StateSamuel Devis2024-09-13 | π Overview: In this clip, John explores the transformation from a finite, natural, non-ideal state to an eternal, purely ideal state. Together, we delve into the philosophical and metaphysical implications of this transition and explore what such a journey might entail for our understanding of existence and perfection.
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#finite #eternal #transition #philosophyParfit: An Introduction | David Edmonds | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #19Samuel Devis2024-09-12 | π Overview: In this episode, David Edmonds delves into the life, ideas, and work of Derek Parfit, exploring the profound impact of his contributions to philosophy.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What was the difference between Parfit the child and Parfit the Professor? [Highlight 2]: Who were the major influencers on Derek Parfit and his philosophy? [Highlight 3]: What did Derek uncover as he delved into moral realism?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:18 - Philosophy and David 4:09 - Derek's Early Life 7:04 - Oxford and All Souls College 11:21 - Derek: The Carefree Adolescent to the Monomaniac Professor 18:19 - The Story Behind 'Reasons and Persons' 29:44 - Derek's Gods: Henry Sidgwick and Immanuel Kant 34:04 - Harmless Torturers (accumulative effects) 43:26 - Persons: Non-reductionist vs Reductionist 46:32 - Split Brain Cases 52:15 - Death: Non-reductionist vs Reductionist 55:23 - Blame 1:03:00 - The Non-Identity Problem 1:10:41 - The Repugnant Conclusion 1:15:33 - Theory X 1:17:42 - Closing Remarks
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#morality #parfit #moralrealism #derekparfit #philosophyJohn Buck on Theistic Ideal Worlds: One End Goal or Multiple Visions?Samuel Devis2024-09-10 | π Overview: In this clip, John explores the concept of a theist ideal world, exploring whether there is a single ultimate vision or multiple possible ideal worlds according to theistic beliefs. We then delve into the philosophical implications of these differing perspectives on the perfect existence.
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#idealworld #moral #lanscape #philosophyChristianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against βοΈπ€Samuel Devis2024-09-08 | I often wonder, if I ever did believe again, would I be able to shake the thought that I believed only because I want it to be true, and if I never believed again, would I be able to shake the thought that I might have missed it allβ¦
In this video, I explore the compelling aspects of Christianity that continue to captivate me, while also sharing the reasons why I find it difficult to fully embrace. Join me as I wrestle with faith, doubt, and the tension between belief and scepticism.
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - Some of the reasons why I'm Not a Christian 10:17 - Spaces of Agnosticism 13:10 - My desire for God 15:48 - Closing Remarks
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#christianity #doubt #desire #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faithMetaethics: An Introduction | Andrew Fisher | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #16Samuel Devis2024-09-06 | π Overview: This episode with Professor Andrew Fisher provides an overview of Metaethics in the hope that it will encourage you to push into this area of philosophy and explore the landscape.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is Metaethics, and how does it link with Applied and Normative Ethics? [Highlight 2]: What do the terms Cognitivism and Non-Cognitivism mean? [Highlight 3]: Which metaethical theories are often conflated, and what does this mean for ethical discourse?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:34 - Andy and Philosophy 3:29 - Metaethics Compared to Applied Ethics and Normative Ethics 5:35 - Truth-Apt 6:57 - Error Theory 12:29 - Moral Motivation 16:30 - Subjectivism 20:58 - Realism 24:27 - Moral Naturalism 27:03 - Moral Non-Naturalism 34:30 - Non-Cognitivism 37:04 - Truth and Non-Cognitivism 41:36 - Emotivism 44:59 - Quasi-Realism 47:09 - Prescriptivism 49:35 - Moral Intuitions 53:12 - Experimental Philosophy 57:08 - Andy's Metaethical View 1:02:08 - Metaethics and Descriptions 1:03:32 - Closing Remarks
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#metaethics #ethics #introduction #philosophyNon-Cognitivism: Andrew Fisher on Defining and Retaining the Concept of TruthSamuel Devis2024-09-03 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher examines how proponents of non-cognitivism define and maintain the concept of 'truth'.
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#metaethics #truth #noncognitivism #philosophyMoral Non-Naturalism: Andrew Fisher on Divine Command Theory and Euthyphros DilemmaSamuel Devis2024-08-30 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher delves into moral non-naturalism, exploring the intricacies of divine command theory and the classic Euthyphro's dilemma.
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#metaethics #euthyphro #commandtheory #philosophyAndrew Fisher on Error Theory in Cognitivism: Why It Feels Intuitively Wrong?Samuel Devis2024-08-27 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher explores the concept of error theory within cognitivism, delving into why this philosophical position often feels counterintuitive to many people.
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#metaethics #cognitivism #errortheory #philosophyEpistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15Samuel Devis2024-08-23 | π Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer explores Epistemology, which simply means 'the theory of knowledge'; the hope is that you come away equipped for future conversations.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is knowledge, can we even define it? [Highlight 2]: What does it mean for a belief to be justified or defeated? [Highlight 3]: What level of confidence should we have about how the world appears?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:13 - Approaching Epistemology 5:44 - Knowledge vs Belief and Opinion 7:56 - Knowing vs Being Right 10:54 - Knowledge and Practical Implications 16:14 - Is Knowledge Static or Dynamic? 19:14 - False Beliefs and Knowledge 22:16 - A Priori and A Posteriori Knowledge 30:02 - Justified Beliefs 32:51 - Defeaters and The Defeasibility Theory 37:46 - Scepticism 41:34 - Theories of Truth (Correspondence and Coherence) 45:36 - Language and Concepts 52:44 - Direct Realism and Indirect Realism 58:55 - Hallucinations, Illusions and Confidence 1:08:39 - Foundationalism 1:15:58 - Closing Remarks
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7: youtu.be/KOg7KSs1Dlo Substack (Fake Nous): fakenous.substack.com Website: owl232.net/home.htm YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@owl235 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3VKEiDI Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3PMxwJW
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#epistemology #knowledge #introduction #philosophyDirect Realism: Michael Huemer Addresses Illusions and HallucinationsSamuel Devis2024-08-20 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer examines how direct realists tackle the challenges posed by illusions and hallucinations.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7: youtu.be/KOg7KSs1Dlo Substack (Fake Nous): fakenous.substack.com Website: owl232.net/home.htm YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@owl235 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3VKEiDI Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3PMxwJW
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#illusions #hallucinations #directrealism #philosophyLanguage and Concepts: Michael Huemer on Navigating Our WorldSamuel Devis2024-08-16 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer delves into the intricate relationship between language, concepts, and our ability to navigate the world.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7: youtu.be/KOg7KSs1Dlo Substack (Fake Nous): fakenous.substack.com Website: owl232.net/home.htm YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@owl235 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3VKEiDI Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3PMxwJW
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#language #navigation #concepts #philosophyPhilosophical Perspectives: Michael Huemer on Understanding Different Forms of KnowledgeSamuel Devis2024-08-13 | π Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores the diverse ways knowledge is conceptualised within philosophical literature.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7: youtu.be/KOg7KSs1Dlo Substack (Fake Nous): fakenous.substack.com Website: owl232.net/home.htm YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@owl235 Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3VKEiDI Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer: amzn.to/3PMxwJW
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#epistemology #knowledge #philosophyThinking Philosophically | Julian Baggini | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #14Samuel Devis2024-08-09 | π Overview: This episode with Julian Baggini dives deep into what tools are available to all of us to help foster clearer philosophical thinking.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can we think clearly and more succinctly? [Highlight 2]: What does attention grant us, and why is it often overlooked? [Highlight 3]: How can we apply epistemic virtue to the arguments and conclusions we support?
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Website: julianbaggini.com Twitter: twitter.com/JulianBaggini How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking by Julian Baggini: amzn.to/3KirKfY Truth and Truthfulness: An Essay in Genealogy by Bernard Williams: amzn.to/4bTCKMk
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Website: julianbaggini.com Twitter: twitter.com/JulianBaggini How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking by Julian Baggini: amzn.to/3KirKfY Truth and Truthfulness: An Essay in Genealogy by Bernard Williams: amzn.to/4bTCKMk
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#bias #thought #pscyhology #philosophyThe Power of Attention: Julian Baggini on Achieving Deep UnderstandingSamuel Devis2024-08-02 | π Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini discusses the critical role of attention in achieving a deeper understanding of complex ideas.
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#attention #thought #clearthinking #philosophyClearer Thinking: Julian Baggini on the Power of Epistemic VirtueSamuel Devis2024-07-30 | π Overview: This clip with Julian Baggini explores the concept of epistemic virtue and its crucial role in enhancing our clarity of thought.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Website: julianbaggini.com Twitter: twitter.com/JulianBaggini How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking by Julian Baggini: amzn.to/3KirKfY Truth and Truthfulness: An Essay in Genealogy by Bernard Williams: amzn.to/4bTCKMk
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#virtue #thought #clearthinking #philosophyAtheistic Platonism: An Introduction | Eric Steinhart | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #13Samuel Devis2024-07-26 | π Overview: This episode with Eric Steinhart explores Platonism, paganism, ritual, religion and atheism.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How do ritual and religion intertwine? [Highlight 2]: What depth could platonic atheism grant metaphysics? [Highlight 3]: Are the physical structures around us built by mathematical structures?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:09 - Eric and Philosophy 4:40 - Paganism 9:17 - Rituals 13:45 - Religion 19:26 - Music, Ritual and Religion 26:52 - Ancient Platonism 37:10 - Platonic Objects vs Nominalism 44:11 - Math(s) 49:21 - Newton and Einstein 54:28 - Atheism: Extreme Protestantism 1:06:47 - Judo-Christian Frameworks 1:14:43 - New Age, Paganism and Buddhism 1:21:03 - Atheistic Platonism 1:28:10 - The Self-Negation of Non-Being is Being-Itself 1:36:09 - Iterative Hierarchy of Sets 1:42:08 - Closing Remarks
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#platonism #atheism #math #paganism #finetuning #ritual #god #philosophyThe Logic of Self-Negation: Eric Steinhart explores How Non-Being Becomes BeingSamuel Devis2024-07-23 | π Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart delves into the fascinating concept that the self-negation of non-being leads to being itself.
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#being #nonbeing #beingitself #logic #starts #philosophyExtreme Protestantism: Eric Steinhart on Atheistic ReligiositySamuel Devis2024-07-19 | π Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart delves into the intriguing idea that atheism can be seen as a form of extreme or hyper Protestantism for many.
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#protestantism #ends #religion #atheism #god #philosophyFrom Entertainment to Ritual: Eric Steinhart on the Transformative Power of MusicSamuel Devis2024-07-16 | π Overview: This clip with Eric Steinhart explores the profound journey of music from mere entertainment to its deep connections with ritual and religion.
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#music #ritual #religion #paganism #god #philosophyPurpose and Existence | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #12Samuel Devis2024-07-12 | π Viewer Note: Philip had a few technical issues with his laptop. Luckily, the audio for this conversation was fine, but after 6 minutes, Philip's video stopped working altogether.
π Overview: This episode dives into Philp Goff's (@MindChat) work within value fundamentalism, cosmic purpose and Pan-agentialism.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is value fundamentalism? [Highlight 2]: How could and does our universe have 'purpose'? [Highlight 3]: How does free will and value collide?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:19 - Books, Twitter and Grants 6:49 - Cosmic Purpose 9:30 - Value Subjectivism/Nihilism/Fundamentalism 18:56 - Value and Entropy 24:03 - Value Fundamentalism then Cosmic Purpose 30:00 - Platonism and Purpose 35:45 - Current Cultural Resistance 42:59 - Consciousness, Philosophy and Panpsychism 50:13 - Pan-agentialism 1:05:45 - The Future: LLMs, AGI, Agency and Value 1:13:24 - Good vs Evil (Pan-agentialism vs Physicalism) 1:23:15 - Religion and Reality 1:28:28 - Philip's Current Endeavours 1:33:03 - Closing Remarks
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#purpose #value #existence #fundamentalism #finetuning #evil #god #philosophyGood vs. Evil: Philip Goff on Consciousness, Value, and CataclysmSamuel Devis2024-07-09 | π Viewer Note: Philip had a few technical issues with his laptop. Luckily, the audio for this conversation was fine, but after 6 minutes, Philip's video stopped working altogether.
π Overview: This clip with Philip Goff (@MindChat) delves into the profound struggle between good and evil, examining how conscious creatures engage with values despite the looming threat of annihilation from cataclysmic events.
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#values #existence #cataclysm #philosophyCosmic Purpose and Value: Philip Goff on the Role of Platonic ObjectsSamuel Devis2024-07-05 | π Viewer Note: Philip had a few technical issues with his laptop. Luckily, the audio for this conversation was fine, but after 6 minutes, Philip's video stopped working altogether.
π Overview: This clip with Philip Goff (@MindChat) explores how abstract Platonic objects might underpin the fundamental properties that give rise to cosmic purpose and value.
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#platonism #purpose #fundamentalism #value #philosophyEternal Values: Philip Goff on the Enduring Nature of Value FundamentalismSamuel Devis2024-07-02 | π Viewer Note: Philip had a few technical issues with his laptop. Luckily, the audio for this conversation was fine, but after 6 minutes, Philip's video stopped working altogether.
π Overview: This clip with Philip Goff (@MindChat) explores the concept of value fundamentalism and its resilience, even in the face of a future where everything may one day cease to exist.
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#values #existence #fundamentalism #philosophyAtheism and its Philosophical Roots | Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #11Samuel Devis2024-06-28 | π Viewer Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
π Overview: This episode with Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid (@MajestyofReason) explores atheism's philosophical roots, and what this means for those of us who engage with it.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How should atheism be defined and how does this compare to how it's often defined on social media? [Highlight 2]: How and when has atheism arisen within historical cultures and philosophy of religion? [Highlight 3]: Does atheism entail: certainty, nihilism, moral antirealism or nondualism?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:40 - Defining Terms 4:13 - Weak vs Strong Atheism 7:53 - Atheism's Historical Philosophical Tradition 14:50 - The UK in the 17th Century 16:49 - New Atheism's Philosophical Impact 21:28 - Atheism and Culture 30:01 - Atheism as a Worldview (Morality, Ethics & Purpose) 37:31 - Certainty vs Credence 48:55 - Meaning and Purpose 56:30 - Nihilism 1:05:20 - Atheism, Science and Philosophy 1:13:21 - Analytic Thinkers and Atheistic Philosophy 1:18:34 - Common Mistakes about Atheism 1:25:29 - Resources 1:29:07 - Closing Remarks
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel: amzn.to/4bF8BQY Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski: amzn.to/3QMmGnC Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume: amzn.to/44mAvP7 The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie: amzn.to/44OzbVA
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#religion #reason #atheism #theism #god #philosophyNavigating Belief: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Certainty vs. Credence in AtheismSamuel Devis2024-06-25 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid (@MajestyofReason) discuss the varying degrees of certainty and credence within atheistic belief systems.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel: amzn.to/4bF8BQY Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski: amzn.to/3QMmGnC Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume: amzn.to/44mAvP7 The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie: amzn.to/44OzbVA
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#credence #certainty #atheism #theism #god #philosophyAtheism and Culture: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Hume and BeyondSamuel Devis2024-06-21 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid (@MajestyofReason) explore the intersection of atheism and culture, with a focus on the contributions of David Hume and other influential thinkers.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel: amzn.to/4bF8BQY Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski: amzn.to/3QMmGnC Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume: amzn.to/44mAvP7 The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie: amzn.to/44OzbVA
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#hume #culture #atheism #theism #god #philosophyTracing Atheisms Roots: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid on Atheisms Philosophical HeritageSamuel Devis2024-06-18 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid (@MajestyofReason) delve into the rich historical and philosophical traditions of atheism.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel: amzn.to/4bF8BQY Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski: amzn.to/3QMmGnC Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume: amzn.to/44mAvP7 The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie: amzn.to/44OzbVA
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#heritage #culture #atheism #theism #god #philosophyReason and God | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #10Samuel Devis2024-06-14 | π Overview: In this episode, Joshua Rasmussen (@WorldviewDesignChannel) and Sam explore how logic and reason grant access to fundamental reality, and then examine what that fundamental reality could be.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can Reason and Logic enable us to learn about fundamental reality? [Highlight 2]: How do Independence, Necessity and Ultimacy remain separate but yet intertwine? [Highlight 3]: How can Evil exist if the Foundation of Everything is Perfect?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:15 - Truth and Treasure 8:57 - Something Rather Than Nothing (The Blob of Everything) 20:02 - Semantic Rumblings 26:45 - Independence (Beam 1) 38:23 - Necessity (Beam 2) 42:16 - Ultimacy (Beam 3) and The Principle of Actuality 46:14 - Objections (in passing) 48:45 - The Logic of Possibility (in passing) 51:30 - Eternal Power 54:18 - Foundational Simplicity vs Felt Complexity 1:00:06 - Mind 1:12:06 - Mind, Matter, Morals and Math(s) 1:17:30 - Morals 1:25:24 - Matter 1:28:26 - Math(s) 1:35:11 - The Perfect Foundation 1:40:38 - The Problem of Evil (Clip) 1:51:27 - Closing Remarks
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Twitter: twitter.com/worldviewdesign Website: http://joshualrasmussen.com How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/4bvdnk8 Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/48XXxNG Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1: youtu.be/oOB3aP3_saE
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#reason #god #logic #theism #philosophyExploring the Depths of Evil: Joshua Rasmussen on Story TheodicySamuel Devis2024-06-11 | π Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into the intricacies of the problem of evil through the lens of story theodicy.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Twitter: twitter.com/worldviewdesign Website: http://joshualrasmussen.com How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/4bvdnk8 Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/48XXxNG Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1: youtu.be/oOB3aP3_saE
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#evil #theodicy #story #philosophyUnveiling the Mathematical Mysteries of Reality: Joshua Rasmussen Examines Foundational MathSamuel Devis2024-06-07 | π Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into how mathematics is intricately woven into the very fabric of reality's foundation.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Twitter: twitter.com/worldviewdesign Website: http://joshualrasmussen.com How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/4bvdnk8 Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/48XXxNG Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1: youtu.be/oOB3aP3_saE
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#math #mathematics #reality #philosophyNavigating Philosophical Quests: Joshua Rasmussen Explores Pursuing Truth over TreasureSamuel Devis2024-06-04 | π Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen (@WorldviewDesignChannel) navigates the journey of seeking philosophical truth, delving into why this pursuit is more worthy than holding onto currently known treasure.
π Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Twitter: twitter.com/worldviewdesign Website: http://joshualrasmussen.com How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/4bvdnk8 Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen: amzn.to/48XXxNG Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1: youtu.be/oOB3aP3_saE
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#truth #treasure #journey #philosophyHume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9Samuel Devis2024-05-31 | π Overview: In this episode, Benjamin Watkins (from @RealAtheology) and Sam explore the life and work of the 18th-century Scottish philosopher David Hume.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Who was David Hume, and what was life like whilst he was writing in 18th-century Scotland? [Highlight 2]: What philosophical lineages have come down from Hume to us today? [Highlight 3]: How did David Hume challenge the 'Design Argument' almost 100 years before Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:40 - Benjamin Blake Speed Watkins and Philosophy 4:34 - Hume's Background and Works 11:07 - Hume's Writings vs Historic Religious Sensibilities 15:45 - Empiricism (Human Perception and Knowledge) 22:52 - A Treatise of Human Nature 28:51 - Moral Sentiments and Ethical Decision-Making 37:06 - Hume's Challenges 49:37 - Confronting Design Pre Darwin 1:03:48 - Publishing 'Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion' 1:11:23 - Atheism: A Death Sentence 1:13:57 - Philosophy of Religion: A Footnote to Hume 1:26:13 - Hume and Political Thought 1:29:36 - Hume's Fork (A Priori and A Posterior - Relations of Ideas and Matters of Fact) 1:39:30 - Closing Remarks
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#hume #davidhume #introduction #philosophyAnticipating Evolution: Benjamin Watkins Explores Humes Pre-Darwinian Critique of DesignSamuel Devis2024-05-28 | π Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from @RealAtheology) examines how Hume confronted design pre-Darwin.
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#hume #design #darwin #philosophyHumean Morality: Benjamin Watkins Examines Humes Ethical InsightsSamuel Devis2024-05-24 | π Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from @RealAtheology) delves into David Hume's various contributions to moral philosophy.
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#hume #morality #ethics #philosophyA Footnote to Hume: Benjamin Watkins on Humes Influence in Philosophy of ReligionSamuel Devis2024-05-21 | π Overview: In this clip, Benjamin Watkins (from @RealAtheology) explores David Hume's wide and lasting impact on Philosophy of Religion.
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#hume #religion #god #philosophyPhilosophical Atheism | Graham Oppy | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #8Samuel Devis2024-05-17 | π Overview: This episode dives into Atheism as a philosophical subject with Professor Graham Oppy. Together, we explore what atheism is, how it differs from theism, agnosticism, and innocence, and what this means for how we think and explore philosophy of religion.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What are the differences between atheism, theism, agnosticism and innocence? [Highlight 2]: What is atheism often conflated with? [Highlight 3]: Do 'fundamental mysteries' such as consciousness or value provide theists ground for claiming God to be true?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - Graham Oppy and Philosophy 3:17 - Religion and Existential Solace 10:31 - Atheism, Theism, Agnosticism and Innocence (Belief, Conviction and Credence) 14:46 - Belief Control 18:26 - Hume, Lennon & Orwell - Religion's Persistence 22:05 - Atheism - Proof and Certainty 24:48 - Atheism as a Religion 27:24 - Conflating Atheism (Materialism, Naturalism, Physicalism, Scepticism and Humanism) 33:16 - Fundamental Mysteries (Example: Consciousness) 37:13 - Fundamental Mysteries (Example: Value) 42:57 - Causal Reality and Foundational Claims 44:58 - God: Bigfoot vs Being Itself 49:51 - Worldviews: Theism vs Atheism (Rational, Moral & Liveable) 1:01:26 - How Things Are vs How We Want Things To Be 1:05:40 - Atheism vs Theism: Human Ability, Worth and Restrictions 1:10:01 - Atheistic/Godless Societies 1:14:18 - Censuses and Atheism 1:17:26 - The Decline of Atheism 1:20:30 - Atheism and Theism: Moral, Rational and Liveable 1:22:51 - Closing Remarks
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#philosophy #atheism #theism #god #belief #religion #atheistRedefining Narratives: Graham Oppy on Historical Atheistic SocietiesSamuel Devis2024-05-14 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy examines the often-debated claim by theists that atheistic societies are inherently evil.
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#philosophy #atheism #societies #theism #godNavigating Existential Questions: Graham Oppy Explores Atheism versus TheismSamuel Devis2024-05-10 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy delves into the complex terrain of theistic existential solace versus the intellectual depth of atheism.
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#philosophy #atheism #theism #god #solace #religion #atheistBridging the Divide: Graham Oppy Delves into Diverse Theistic PerspectivesSamuel Devis2024-05-07 | π Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy navigates the diverse landscape of theistic perspectives on God, shedding light on why discussions between theists and atheists can often miss the mark.
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#philosophy #atheism #theism #godPhilosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7Samuel Devis2024-05-03 | π Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer aims to introduce you to philosophy, exploring topics such as epistemology, ethics, religion, and free will.
π£οΈ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How do we define and acquire knowledge (epistemology)? [Highlight 2]: How far does the design argument get you in proving theistic religious beliefs? [Highlight 3]: What are the differences between utilitarian and deontological ethical views?
π Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:13 - Michael Huemer and Philosophy 5:50 - Knowledge Acquisition 12:47 β Evaluating Arguments 17:01 β Rationality and Objectivity 24:07 β Humour and Dogmatism 27:24 β Fallacious vs Cogent Reasoning 36:24 β Scepticism vs Foundationalism 41:03 β Scepticism & Free Will 47:07 - Foundationalism (Phenomenal Conservatism) 53:55 β The βO3 World Creatorβ 1:01:18 β The Design Argument (Fine-tuning) 1:09:26 β The Evidential Problem of Evil (Badness) 1:18:35 - Free Will 1:28:18 - Compatibilism 1:34:27 - Utilitarianism 1:42:24 - Utilitarianism vs Deontology 1:49:09 - Common Sense 1:56:09 - Closing Remarks