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Francis Beckwith

Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy

Top 5 podcasts with Francis Beckwith

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Jan 18, 2024 • 44min

What's Wrong With Moral Relativism? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Francis Beckwith

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Francis Beckwith discuss moral relativism, controversial moral questions, natural law, and the connection between relativism and religious practice. They also explore the concept of worship and religious beliefs.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 48min

Moral Relativism and the Natural Law | Prof. Francis Beckwith

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and natural law, challenging arguments supporting relativism based on disagreement and tolerance. Topics include abortion debates, natural law theory, enforcing fairness, and the implications of rejecting universal moral standards. The discussion highlights the Catholic Church's perspective on objective morality and the role of human nature in shaping moral beliefs.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 44min

Law without a Lawgiver? | Prof. Francis Beckwith

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses law without a lawgiver, exploring natural rights from a divine source, the relationship between natural rights and natural law, the controversy of Nuremberg Trials, exploring the nature of the moral law, and the source of natural moral law.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 59min

Who Am I to Judge? Politics and the Problem of Moral Relativism | Prof. Francis Beckwith

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and political disagreements, contrasting it with moral objectivism. They explore moral disagreement using examples like interpretations of legal clauses and differing views on abortion. The podcast delves into the concepts of moral objectivism and relativism, justifications for moral standards, and the influence of natural law on moral decision-making.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 51min

What Must I Do to Be Saved? Catholicism and the Doctrine of Justification | Prof. Francis Beckwith

Prof. Francis Beckwith, an expert in Catholicism, dives into the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on justification, exploring concepts like praying to saints and purgatory. He delves into the historical context of the Reformation, Martin Luther's actions, and the impact on views of purgatory and post-baptismal sin. The discussion also focuses on the interpretation of Abraham's justification by faith in Romans 4 and the multi-faceted concept of justification in Catholicism, involving ongoing actions, obedience, grace, and salvation.