Brain in a Vat

In a polarized world where everyone is certain, who should you believe? Are certain beliefs immoral? And how seriously should we take conspiracy theories?    Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

Would a just God allow us to suffer? Could God rewrite history to remove the bad bits?    Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

Can we construct a society free of state coercion and inequality? Is there a place for Capitalism in that society?   Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

Are there certain questions that should never be asked? Is Philosophy useful? And have philosophers made any progress in answering the BIG questions?  Justin's Daily Nous blog: https://dailynous.com/  Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

What can we learn about public shaming from the Black Mirror episodes Hated in the Nation and Nosedive? Are there ever cases where someone deserves to be shamed? When should someone be forgiven for doing something shameful?   Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

If God is dead, did morality die with him? Are artists, writers and lovers more valuable than the rest of us mere mortals? Find out what Friedrich Nietzsche thought in our new series on great philosophers.   Brian's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Psychology-Nietzsche-Brian-Leiter-ebook-dp-B07QD6V99B/dp/B07QD6V99B/ Contact Us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail

What is horror, and why do some of us willingly terrify ourselves by watching or reading the genre? Is horror poor quality fiction, or can it offer us a unique opportunity for empathy and moral growth?   Jacob's book: https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-Philosophy-Great-Authors/dp/1442253843

Are universities a safe space for dangerous ideas? Does a right to academic freedom guarantee a culture that tolerates controversial views? Should universities limit the research fields of professors? Micro Digressions Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/956725  Spencer's Blog: https://www.spencercasephilosophy.com/

Are all Gods created equal? Are certain divine attributes less likely to be real given that multiples faiths exist?  Are religions like different paths leading to the same destination?

Does a fetus have a right to life? Should there be any limitations on the choices that a woman makes over her own body?    Nathan's book: https://www.abortionarguments.com/p/this-book-introduces-readers-to-many.html  Thomson's violinist: https://spot.colorado.edu/~heathwoo/Phil160,Fall02/thomson.htm