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Stoicism On Fire
Purpose in the Universe with Tim Mulgan – Episode 16
Jul 1, 2018
Philosopher Tim Mulgan explores a third way between materialist atheism and the benevolent to God of the Abrahamic faiths. He discusses the concept of purpose in the universe, the disconnect between arguments for and against God's existence, the practical differences of believing in a cosmic purpose, confronting nihilism in atheism, future plans and obligations, and explores connections between Hinduism, Taoism, and Stoicism.
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- Ananthropocentric Purposivism (AP) argues that the universe has a purpose that is not centered around human beings, providing a middle ground between theism and atheism.
- AP offers a potential solution to moral nihilism and adds value and meaning to human experiences, even if it may not have direct personal significance.
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The concept of purpose in the universe and its implications
The podcast episode explores the concept of purpose in the universe and its implications for our understanding of ethics. The guest, Professor Tim Mulgan, discusses his book, which argues for a view called Ananthropocentric Proposivism (AP). AP suggests that the universe has a purpose that is not centered around human beings, and that this purpose can be understood without attributing it to a personal deity. Professor Mulgan explains that AP offers a middle ground between traditional theism and atheism, providing support for the idea of a providential cosmos. He explores the meaning of purpose in the universe and how it relates to human existence, highlighting the distinction between AP and traditional theistic views. The conversation also touches on topics such as the problem of evil, the role of virtues, and the interdependence of ethics and metaphysics.
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