

Is the Future Open with Dr. Patrick Todd
Feb 23, 2024
Dr. Patrick Todd, a philosopher specializing in the implications of future contingents, joins to unpack whether all future events can be deemed false. He discusses the tension between determinism and the concept of an open future, examining its impact on free will and moral responsibility. Todd delves into intriguing topics like the grounding problem, the intricacies of future contingent statements, and how language shapes our understanding of possibility. The conversation also highlights the philosophical debates surrounding personal identity and inexplicability.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Future Contingents and Classical Logic Principles
02:00 • 4min
Exploring Determinism and Open Theism
06:07 • 20min
Exploring Arbitrariness and Inexplicability in Philosophy
25:47 • 3min
Philosophical Explorations of Future Contingents
28:40 • 22min
Exploring Future Contingents and Grounding
51:09 • 29min
Exploring the Modal 'Will' and Negation
01:20:22 • 10min
Language, Will, and the Concept of an Open Future
01:30:09 • 2min
Join the Giveaway: Share to Win Dr. Todd's Book
01:32:22 • 3min