

The Socratic Sessions
Samuel Devis
The Socratic Sessions explores humanity’s biggest questions—delving into philosophy, theology, history, science, and the enduring mysteries of religion.
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Jul 5, 2024 • 6min
Cosmic Purpose and Value: Philip Goff on the Role of Platonic Objects
🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff explores how abstract Platonic objects might underpin the fundamental properties that give rise to cosmic purpose and value.
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Fine-tuning and the Problem of Evil | Philip Goff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #2
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Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff
Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff
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#platonism #purpose #fundamentalism #value #philosophy

Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
Eternal Values: Philip Goff on the Enduring Nature of Value Fundamentalism
🔍 Overview: This clip with Philip Goff explores the concept of value fundamentalism and its resilience, even in the face of a future where everything may one day cease to exist.
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Why? The Purpose of the Universe by Philip Goff
Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff
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#values #existence #fundamentalism #philosophy

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 32min
Atheism and its Philosophical Roots | Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #11
📝 Listener Note: This dialogue was originally captured and aired on "When Belief Dies" in Q4 2022/Q1 2023. Episodes 1, 2, and 11 are the sole remnants from my original series.
🔍 Overview: This episode with Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid explores atheism's philosophical roots, and what this means for those of us who engage with it.
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[Highlight 1]: How should atheism be defined and how does this compare to how it's often defined on social media?
[Highlight 2]: How and when has atheism arisen within historical cultures and philosophy of religion?
[Highlight 3]: Does atheism entail: certainty, nihilism, moral antirealism or nondualism?
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Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel
Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume
The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie
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Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy
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Majesty of Reason (YouTube)
The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid
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#religion #reason #atheism #theism #god #philosophy

Jun 25, 2024 • 12min
Navigating Belief: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Certainty vs. Credence in Atheism
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid discuss the varying degrees of certainty and credence within atheistic belief systems.
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Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel
Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume
The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie
Graham Oppy:
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Monash University Page
Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy
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Majesty of Reason (YouTube)
The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid
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#credence #certainty #atheism #theism #god #philosophy

Jun 21, 2024 • 9min
Atheism and Culture: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid Discuss Hume and Beyond
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid explore the intersection of atheism and culture, with a focus on the contributions of David Hume and other influential thinkers.
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Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel
Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume
The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie
Graham Oppy:
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Monash University Page
Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy
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Majesty of Reason (YouTube)
The Majesty of Reason: A Short Guide to Critical Thinking in Philosophy by Joseph C. Schmid
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#hume #culture #atheism #theism #god #philosophy

Jun 18, 2024 • 8min
Tracing Atheism's Roots: Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid on Atheism's Philosophical Heritage
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Graham Oppy and Joe Schmid delve into the rich historical and philosophical traditions of atheism.
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Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel
Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy - Edited by Graham Oppy and Joseph Koterski
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume
The Miracle of Theism: Arguments For and Against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie
Graham Oppy:
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Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 54min
Reason and God | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #10
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Joshua Rasmussen and Sam explore how logic and reason grant access to fundamental reality, and then examine what that fundamental reality could be.
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[Highlight 1]: How can Reason and Logic enable us to learn about fundamental reality?
[Highlight 2]: How do Independence, Necessity and Ultimacy remain separate but yet intertwine?
[Highlight 3]: How can Evil exist if the Foundation of Everything is Perfect?
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How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen
Who Are You, Really? A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons by Joshua Rasmussen
Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1
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Jun 11, 2024 • 11min
Exploring the Depths of Evil: Joshua Rasmussen on Story Theodicy
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into the intricacies of the problem of evil through the lens of story theodicy.
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#evil #theodicy #story #philosophy

Jun 7, 2024 • 6min
Unveiling the Mathematical Mysteries of Reality: Joshua Rasmussen Examines Foundational Math
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen delves into how mathematics is intricately woven into the very fabric of reality's foundation.
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Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality | Joshua Rasmussen | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #1
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Jun 4, 2024 • 6min
Navigating Philosophical Quests: Joshua Rasmussen Explores Pursuing Truth over Treasure
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Joshua Rasmussen navigates the journey of seeking philosophical truth, delving into why this pursuit is more worthy than holding onto currently known treasure.
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