

Ep. 145 - Abstract Objects: Platonism or Divine Conceptualism? w/Joe Schmid
Jan 13, 2022
In this thought-provoking discussion, Joe Schmid, a philosophy and theology expert, dives into the debate between Platonism and divine conceptualism regarding abstract objects. He explores the implications of existence for propositions and critiques various philosophical perspectives. The conversation touches on divine simplicity, the nature of God as a necessary being, and the classification of abstract concepts. With a mix of serious analysis and light-hearted banter, Schmid sheds light on complex themes like divine freedom and the relationships between divine attributes and abstract realities.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Philosophical Explorations of Divine Concepts
02:58 • 22min
Divine Simplicity vs. Scholastic Realism
24:28 • 22min
Navigating the Ontological Debate: Platonism vs. Divine Conceptualism
46:51 • 4min
Exploring the Complexities of Abstract Object Categorization
50:22 • 3min
Exploring God's Ontology and Abstract Realities
53:04 • 24min
Divine Thoughts and Propositions
01:17:01 • 17min
Exploring Divine Attributes and Philosophical Objections
01:34:29 • 2min
Exploring Divine Simplicity and Aseity
01:36:31 • 11min
Divine Control and Doxastic Volunteerism: Theological Dilemmas
01:47:05 • 2min
Divine Freedom and Theistic Conceptualism
01:48:46 • 3min
Exploring Resources and Collaborative Ideas
01:51:53 • 2min