Philosophy for the People A Brief History of the Problem of Evil w/ Dr. Jim Madden
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Nov 28, 2023 Dr. Jim Madden discusses the problem of evil and its historical evolution. The podcast covers topics such as the connection between technology and nihilism, animal suffering, co-authoring academic papers, different arguments against the problem of evil, and the concept of skeptical theism. The speakers reflect on personal experiences with pets and express excitement about contributing to the ongoing conversation on this philosophical challenge.
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Dog Dexter's Peaceful Passing
- Pat Flynn shared a story of a dog, Dexter, who collapsed and passed away after a joyful last two hours.
- The dog's peaceful passing reflects the inevitability of failure and loss in life.
Support Academic Publishing
- Support academic works by purchasing their books to sustain scholarly publishers.
- This helps publishers avoid bankruptcy and continues spreading valuable philosophical works.
Best Practice for Co-Writing
- When co-writing, have one person write a full draft before sharing for revisions.
- This method prevents confusion and streamlines the collaboration process.