

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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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Anthropic Purpose and Its Connection to the Fine-Tuning Argument
04:04 • 2min
The Disconnect Between Arguments for and Against God's Existence
06:30 • 23min
Belief in a Cosmic Purpose and its Impact
29:41 • 17min
Confronting Nihilism in Atheism and the Search for Normativity
46:53 • 3min
Future Plans, Obligations, and AP's Dialogue with Other Views
50:21 • 2min
Exploring Connections between Hinduism, Taoism, and Stoicism
52:13 • 4min