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Feb 10, 2025 • 47min

Episode 93: Basic Responsibility with Matt King

In this episode, we talk with Matt King about various kinds of responsibility and how they all share in what he calls the basic responsibility relation.Matt's website: https://dr-matt-king.squarespace.com/Matt's book: Simply ResponsibleTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Jan 27, 2025 • 30min

Episode 92: The Paradox of Moral Education with Sabrina Little

In this episode, we talk with Sabrina Little about a puzzle about free will in the context of moral education.Sabrina's website: https://sabrinalittle.com/Sabrina's book: The Examined RunTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Jan 13, 2025 • 42min

Episode 91: Agency Incompatibilism with Helen Steward

In this episode, we talk with Helen Steward about her view that agency itself, not just free agency, is incompatible with determinism.  Helen's website: https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/philosophy/staff/1167/professor-helen-steward-fbaHelen's book: A Metaphysics for FreedomTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Dec 23, 2024 • 32min

Episode 90: Sin and Free Will with Leigh Vicens

Leigh Vicens, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Augustana University, delves into the intricate relationship between sin and free will within Christian thought. She explores theological determinism and compatibilism, unpacking their implications for human agency and moral responsibility. The discussion also critiques libertarian views, highlighting challenges like trans world depravity. Moreover, the conversation touches on universalism, addressing moral questions and inviting deeper reflection on the essence of divine justice and love.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 37min

Episode 89: Free Will in Heaven with Benjamin Matheson

In this conversation with Benjamin Matheson, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Byrne, the complexities of free will in heaven unravel. They explore how compatibilist and libertarian viewpoints clash in a perfect afterlife. Matheson dissects morality’s relationship with free will, questioning how choices and redemption shape our existence even in paradise. The dialogue also delves into the implications of a benevolent God, the nature of moral responsibility, and the philosophical challenges of true freedom in a suffering-free environment.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 54min

Episode 88: Divine Freedom with Thomas Ward

In this episode, we talk with Tom Ward about divine free will, focusing on Duns Scotus's view of divine free will and the act of creation.Tom's website: https://www.thomasmward.com/Tom's book, Ordered by Love: An Introduction to John Duns Scotus: https://angelicopress.com/products/ordered-by-love?srsltid=AfmBOoo6x3lkxblphcS_BASqIQmPqR6wr6ZO6objsyEtwLdgGrTyl5G9Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Nov 11, 2024 • 40min

Episode 87: Grace and Free Will with Kevin Timpe

In this episode, we talk with Kevin Timpe about grace and free will, focusing on a puzzle that arises for the Christian view of divine grace towards fallen human beings.Kevin's website: https://kevintimpe.com/Kevin's book: Free Will in Philosophical TheologyKevin's papers:Grace and Controlling What We Do Not CauseCooperative Grace, Cooperative AgencyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 6min

Episode 86: God, Purpose, and Reality with John Bishop and Ken Perszyk

In this episode we talk with John Bishop and Ken Perszyk about the euteleological understanding of theism, which is an alternative to personal theism.John's website: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/jc-bishopKen's website: https://profiles.waikato.ac.nz/ken.perszykJohn and Ken's book: God, Purpose, and RealityTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
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Oct 14, 2024 • 38min

Episode 85: Petitionary Prayer and Free Will with Scott Davison

Scott Davison, a philosophy professor at Moorhead State University, dives deep into the intriguing world of petitionary prayer. He explores its definition and the philosophical challenges it faces, particularly concerning divine free will. Davison shares his journey from libertarianism to an agnostic view on free will, influenced by scientific insights. The conversation also touches on how genuine responses to prayer can be understood, emphasizing intent and context while questioning the real impact of prayer on divine decisions.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 48min

Episode 84: Free Will and Providence with Alan Rhoda

In this episode, we talk with Alan Rhoda about the strengths and weaknesses of various models of divine providence and free will.Alan's website: http://www.alanrhoda.net/Alan's book, Open Theism: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/open-theism/58D1856058A7BAED3BD758245927FADBTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/

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