

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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Sep 10, 2024 • 8min
John Buck on Theistic Ideal Worlds: One End Goal or Multiple Visions?
🔍 Overview: In this clip, John explores the concept of a theist ideal world, exploring whether there is a single ultimate vision or multiple possible ideal worlds according to theistic beliefs. We then delve into the philosophical implications of these differing perspectives on the perfect existence.
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John's Paper - The Participation Theodicy
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John and Emerson on Evil
John and Emerson on Universalism
Beth Seacord
Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams
Nick Bostrom
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#idealworld #moral #lanscape #philosophy

Sep 8, 2024 • 17min
Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔
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🔍 Overview: I often wonder, if I ever did believe again, would I be able to shake the thought that I believed only because I want it to be true, and if I never believed again, would I be able to shake the thought that I might have missed it all…
In this video, I explore the compelling aspects of Christianity that continue to captivate me, while also sharing the reasons why I find it difficult to fully embrace. Join me as I wrestle with faith, doubt, and the tension between belief and scepticism.
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#christianity #doubt #desire #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faith

Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
Metaethics: An Introduction | Andrew Fisher | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #16
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Andrew Fisher provides an overview of Metaethics in the hope that it will encourage you to push into this area of philosophy and explore the landscape.
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[Highlight 1]: What is Metaethics, and how does it link with Applied and Normative Ethics?
[Highlight 2]: What do the terms Cognitivism and Non-Cognitivism mean?
[Highlight 3]: Which metaethical theories are often conflated, and what does this mean for ethical discourse?
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Metaethics: An Introduction by Andrew Fisher
Moral Realism by Kevin DeLapp
Metaethics by Simon Kirchin
Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau
Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller
Metaethics by Mark van Roojen
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#metaethics #ethics #introduction #philosophy

Sep 3, 2024 • 5min
Non-Cognitivism: Andrew Fisher on Defining and Retaining the Concept of 'Truth'
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher examines how proponents of non-cognitivism define and maintain the concept of 'truth'.
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Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau
Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction by Alexander Miller
Metaethics by Mark van Roojen
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Aug 30, 2024 • 8min
Moral Non-Naturalism: Andrew Fisher on Divine Command Theory and Euthyphro's Dilemma
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher delves into moral non-naturalism, exploring the intricacies of divine command theory and the classic Euthyphro's dilemma.
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#metaethics #euthyphro #commandtheory #philosophy

Aug 27, 2024 • 6min
Andrew Fisher on Error Theory in Cognitivism: Why It Feels Intuitively Wrong?
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Andrew Fisher explores the concept of error theory within cognitivism, delving into why this philosophical position often feels counterintuitive to many people.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer explores Epistemology, which simply means 'the theory of knowledge'; the hope is that you come away equipped for future conversations.
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[Highlight 1]: What is knowledge, can we even define it?
[Highlight 2]: What does it mean for a belief to be justified or defeated?
[Highlight 3]: What level of confidence should we have about how the world appears?
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Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7
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Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer
Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer
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Aug 20, 2024 • 10min
Direct Realism: Michael Huemer Addresses Illusions and Hallucinations
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer examines how direct realists tackle the challenges posed by illusions and hallucinations.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 8min
Language and Concepts: Michael Huemer on Navigating Our World
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer delves into the intricate relationship between language, concepts, and our ability to navigate the world.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 8min
Philosophical Perspectives: Michael Huemer on Understanding Different Forms of Knowledge
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores the diverse ways knowledge is conceptualised within philosophical literature.
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