Fiona Ellis

Fiona Ellis, a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Roehampton, dives into the intricate relationship between naturalism and the supernatural. She challenges the abandonment of the supernatural, proposing a middle ground that incorporates moral phenomena. Ellis critiques traditional views of God, suggesting they often reflect human biases. She emphasizes that while science is vital, it cannot fully explain existence, spotlighting the importance of human experiences like morality and love as independent from supernatural beliefs.

Fiona Ellis, a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Roehampton and former president of the British Society for Philosophy of Religion, explores the interplay between the natural and supernatural realms. She discusses the metaphysics of naturalism, emphasizing love and desire in our search for meaning. The conversation contrasts transcendentalism and immanentism, proposing an expanded naturalism that values immediate human experiences. Using the myth of Sisyphus, Ellis highlights how personal desires infuse significance into life's inherent void.