Parker's Pensées

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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