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
Jan 7, 2023 • 1h 59min
Thomistic Existentialism, Sense Realism, and Cosmological Reasoning w/ Dr. John Knasas
Dr. John Knasas joins Pat to discuss the work he's done on Thomistic existentialism, particularly sense realism and cosmological reasoning. For Dr. Knasas, these issues are related, as will become apparent later in the conversation. Dr. Knasas is the author of the book Thomistic Existentialism and Cosmological Reasoning. Also, be sure to subscribe to Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com
Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 4min
A Conversation on Artificial Intelligence w/ Dr. Robert J. Marks
AI expert Dr. Robert J. Marks II joins Pat for a wide-ranging conversation on everything artificial intelligence. Are we just computers? Will a computer ever be conscious? What should be excited about with the impressive increases in AI? What should we be worried about? All that and more! Check out Dr. Mark's book Non-Computable You.
Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 28min
Scotus's Way to God w/ Dr. Thomas Ward
Dr. Tom Ward joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the natural theology & philosophy of God of John Duns Scotus. What is Duns Scotus's argument for God? How does Duns Scotus's philosophy of God compare to Thomas Aquinas's? How do we account for the unique individuality of each McDonald's McNugget Buddy? All this and more! Be sure to subscribe to Pat's philosophy Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
Dec 24, 2022 • 1h 16min
Re(Collapsing) the Modal Collapse Argument
Christopher Tomaszewski returns to discuss some of the more recent work he's done on classical theism and modal collapse. It is highly recommend you listen to Pat's previous conversations with Christ T before this one!
Dec 23, 2022 • 47min
Evaluating the Computational Theory of Mind w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Jim talk AI, the computational theory of mind, and questions from listeners.
Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 34min
Mind and World: A Thomistic Perspective w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Gaven Kerr joins the podcast to discuss responses to radical skepticism and offer a Thomistic perspective on mind and world.
Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 33min
Libertarian Freedom and Divine Simplicity w/ Dr. W. Matthews Grant
Dr. W. Matthews Grant returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his model of libertarian freedom and its compatibility with divine simplicity.
Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
Transcendental Arguments w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Jim discuss transcendental arguments.
Dec 14, 2022 • 53min
The New Eliakim Argument for The Papacy w/ Suan Sonna
Suan Sonna is back! And there's much to discuss, especially around his New Eliakim argument for the Papacy, which has recently generated quite a stir.
Dec 9, 2022 • 49min
Aristotle's Philosophy of Religion
The hosts dive into Aristotle's philosophy of religion, discussing the concept of the 'unmoved mover' and its influence on contemporary thought. They contrast Aristotle's views on divinity with those of Plato and examine how mythology shapes religious beliefs over time. The notion of 'noble lies' is explored, alongside reflections on its relevance in modern religions. Additionally, they share insights on their upcoming projects, including writings on Marx's Capital and the intersection of humanity and technology.
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