Philosophy for the People
Philosophy for the People’s mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, discussions with expert guests, our own open-ended philosophical discussions of issues and thinkers, live question and answer opportunities, in depth lecture courses, and our own articles and book-length writings. Philosophy for the People’s pedagogical materials will be provided either without charge or for minimal cost to assure provision of broad access to first-rate philosophical education.
Latest episodes
Oct 21, 2022 • 1h
Philosophy, Faith, Martial Arts, and More w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford
Pat is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford for a fun, free-range convesation on all things philosophy and faith.
Oct 15, 2022 • 57min
How Many (Fundamental Entities) and Why w/ Enric Gel
Enric Gel joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent work in worldview comparison and how he believes classical theism can answer an important question that competitive paradigms cannot. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 15min
Aquinas's 4th Way | Argument for God's Existence ft. Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Gaven Kerr presents and defends Aquinas's 4th Way argumnet for the existence of God
Oct 10, 2022 • 54min
Thomistic Cognitional Theory and Philosophy of Mind w/ Dr. Therese Cory
Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
Oct 4, 2022 • 38min
How to Orient Oneself In Thinking | Immanuel Kant
Pat and Jim begin their series on Immanuel Kant by discussing his essay How to Orient Oneself in Thinking. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
Oct 1, 2022 • 1h
Beauty and Our Obligation to Worship w/ Dr. Mark Spencer
Dr. Mark Spencer returns to Philosophy for the people to discuss the work he's done on beauty and our obligation to worship God.
Sep 27, 2022 • 2h 7min
The Argument from Miracles w/ Dr. Tim and Dr. Lydia McGrew
Pat is joined by Dr. Tim and Dr. Lydia McGrew to discuss their influential rendition of the argumnet from miracles, as featured in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology
Sep 26, 2022 • 52min
What Prudence Is w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Gregory Pine joins Philoosphy for the People to discuss the virtue of prudence.
Sep 23, 2022 • 38min
What Is Enlightenment by Immanuel Kant
Pat and Jim talk Kant and What Is Enlightenment. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 20min
Answering the Best Objections to Irreducible Complexity and Intelligent Design w/ Dr. Michael Behe
Dr. Michael Behe joins Philosophy for the People to answer the best objections toward his work on irreducible complexity and intelligent design. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/ Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/ Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152
