Philosophy for the People

In this latest edition of office hours, Pat and John sit down to present some of their recent research. They discuss three topics: 1) that composite things need a cause, 2) Catholic views on Adam and Eve, and 3) a new take on the problem of evil. Pat Flynn advances sophisticated arguments for an ancient principle that all composite things require a cause. 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

In this theology-themed episode, the hosts unbox a surprise Word on Fire Bible, praising its artwork and commentaries. They discuss the importance of biblical literacy in understanding Western culture and explore Nietzsche's views on Christianity and the death of God. They also highlight a course on Nietzsche and constructive confrontation and stress the value of studying philosophers like Nietzsche and Heidegger.

Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.  Philolosophy 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

Dr. Chris Kaczor, author of The Ethics of Abortion, shares perspectives on abortion and defends pro-life philosophy. Topics include markers for when a person gains the right to live, artificial wombs, motivations for abortion, personhood, compassion in cases of rape and incest, ethical distinctions with ectopic pregnancies, critique of desires as the basis for rights, and parental responsibilities.

Dr. Michael Behe, the "godfather of intelligent design" and author of Darwin Devolves, discusses the irreducible complexity and intelligent design theory with Dr. Michael Ramage, a critic of ID and author of From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution. 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

The hosts dive deep into Aristotle's Politics, finishing Book 1 with fascinating insights on human hierarchy and political institutions. They connect metaphysical beliefs to political philosophy, challenging modern views on self-governance. Thought-provoking discussions on slavery and equality juxtapose ancient and contemporary perspectives. The exploration of household dynamics sheds light on wealth's role and evolving gender roles, while a call for philosophical engagement encourages listeners to explore these timeless ideas.

Pat and Jim begin their series on Aristotle's politics, reviewing and commenting upon Book 1. 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

Dr. James Anderson joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done divine conceptualism and the relationship between logic and God. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe! Links & Further 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

Dr. James Dolezal discusses divine simplicity and its compatibility with the Trinity, exploring the importance of divine simplicity for ultimate explanations and theism, defending constituent ontology, contemplating contingency and finitude, and delving into the challenge of understanding real distinctions within the Trinity without undermining its threeness or divine simplicity.

Pat introduces newcomers to Philosophy for the People, a channel that has gained popularity on YouTube because of its high-level philosopical discouse. But  don't let this intimidate you: Philosophy for the People is all about making difficult thought easy. Here's what you can expect from the podcast version and why you should subscribe! Moreover, here are the resources Pat mentioned. 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/