Graham Oppy

In this engaging discussion, philosopher Graham Oppy, a leading critic of theism and author of 'Arguing About Gods,' delves into a variety of arguments for the existence of God. He critiques cosmological arguments, including the Kalam and Modal Ontological Arguments, and debates concepts like fine-tuning and the multiverse. Oppy explains the limits of hierarchical causation and challenges the notion of necessary beings. With sharp insights, he navigates through complex philosophical terrain, making a compelling case for atheism.

Graham Oppy, a well-known atheist thinker, discusses the definition of atheism, the burden of proof, exploring belief through behavior, perspectives on belief and the concept of God, and the process of selecting theories in this thought-provoking podcast.

In this thought-provoking dialogue, Graham Oppy, a world-class philosopher and staunch atheist, squares off against Mike Huemer, an agnostic thinker advocating for the existence of immaterial souls. They tackle the nature of consciousness, exploring mind-body dualism and the philosophical implications of qualia. Their discussion ranges from the intricacies of free will and determinism to the ethics of fetal consciousness and the emergence of intelligence in evolution. Prepare for a captivating exploration of reality, existence, and the meaning of souls!