Philosophy for the People

Dr. Gaven Kerr discusses objections to Aquinas's De Ente argument for God's existence, delving into metaphysical analysis, ontological pluralism vs. monistic conception, brilliance of Aquinas's arguments, nominalism's challenge, realism vs. nominalism, existential inertia, and objections to Aquinas's philosophy of God.

Pat explains why he thinks the best Christian apologetics book is Michael Rota's Taking Pascal's Wager: https://amzn.to/3ml33a1 

Pat offers a brief overview of just some of the ways philosophers have argued for the existence of God, whether Leibnizian, Thomistic, Anselmian, etc. Along the way Pat highlights advantages and difficulties facing each approach. Please contribute your thoughts in the comment section. Like, share, and subscribe! PS - Links to deeper conversations on each of these approaches can be found on Pat's substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/how-philosophers-argue-for-god-a 

Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss recent work he's done on whether sex is ambiguous and responding to criticism against his theory of knowledge. Lots covered in this conversation. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!

Pat highlights 8 (or so) approaches classical theists have taken in response to the evidential problem of evil. The purpose of this video is not to defend any of these approaches, but simply to explain what they are and encourage further study for those interested. For more, see Pat's Substack of the same title: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/p/8-or-so-responses-to-the-problem  Please like, comment, share, and subscribe.

Pat and Jim continue their series on Plato's Timaeos, with a focus on Plato's natural theology. 

Joining the conversation are Dr. Gaven Kerr, a Thomism expert and author of 'Aquinas's Way to God', and Dr. Tom Ward, a Scotism aficionado known for 'Ordered by Love'. They engage in a fascinating debate over causality and divine influence, with Kerr and Ward sparring over essential and grounding dependence. They animate the philosophical discourse on individuality using quirky examples like a Furby. The duo also explores various arguments for God’s existence and the implications of their contrasting perspectives on contemporary philosophical thought.

Erick Ybarra joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his new book on the papacy, and answer whatever questions you have. Subscribe to Pat's philosophy Substack at: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Dr. Kenneth Pearce returns to Philosophy for the People to (primarily) discuss his development of the argument from contingency for God's existence as framed within the context of metaphysical grounding, and, more specifically, how one can avoid necessitarianism when taking this approach. Along the way, however, many other matters are discussed, including the theoretic virtue of simplicity, the principle of analogy, and the privation theory of evil. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, comment your thoughts, share, and subscribe. Also, check out Pat's philosophy Substack at: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ 

Dr. Stephen Napier returns to philosophy for the people to discuss work he's been doing on naturalism and moral knowledge (particularly how naturalistic accounts fail to explain our apprehension of the deontic quality of moral judgments). Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! Also subscribe to Pat's substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com