The Nathan Jacobs Podcast

Delve into the dynamic clash between realism and nominalism, exploring how our views shape our understanding of reality. Discover a personal philosophical journey that critiques epistemology and highlights the vital link between mind and existence. Uncover the chaos versus order debate, which argues for inherent laws over randomness. Dive into ancient creation narratives and their theological significance in shaping contemporary Christian thought. Finally, analyze the Arian dispute, showcasing how foundational beliefs influence metaphysics and theology.

There's been a surge of religiously unaffiliated (or "nones") returning to religion. Why did they leave in the first place and what's bringing them back? Dr. Jacobs explores in today's episode. Check out Becoming Truly Human here: https://t.ly/DJX12Find Dr. Jacobs social media, writing, & website here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thenathanjacobspodcast

Delve into the intriguing world of the religiously unaffiliated, also known as 'nones.' Explore their journeys from traditional faith to a more spiritual identity. Discover the nuanced beliefs that often blend atheism with a sense of the supernatural. The discussion also tackles the complexities of love and relationships, intertwined with faith and personal growth. Challenges surrounding traditional concepts of God, karma, and the afterlife reveal a shift towards a more abstract and interconnected spirituality.

Dr. Jacobs fields questions from the comments sections from the last month, such as, Can God make a rock so big he can’t lift it? And does realism and classical thought inevitably lead to authoritarianism? Be sure to like, follow, and comment. Not only does that help the algorithm, but your question might show up on a future Q&A episode. Find Dr. Jacobs social media, writing, & website here: https://linktr.ee/thenathanjacobspodcast

Today, you’ll hear Dr. Jacobs' conversation with Dr. Chris Firestone, where they deconstruct some all-too-common misconceptions about the Enlightenment. Was the Enlightenment spawned by atheist empiricists on a mission to disprove religion? Were those who preceded this awakening little more than dogmatic simpletons? Find out today on The Nathan Jacobs Podcast.Find more from Dr. Firestone here: https://tiu.academia.edu/ChrisFirestone | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-l-firestone-7487873a/Find more from Dr. Jacobs here: https://linktr.ee/thenathanjacobspodcast

Today’s episode offers a reply to Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian philosopher, Alexander Dugin (a.k.a., “Putin’s Brain”). Dugin offers his thoughts on liberalism and its role in the demise of Western culture. Dr. Jacobs wades through various points of resonance in their thoughts, as well as where they diverge. Follow the podcast on Instagram for short sharable clips: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcast/ Funding Transhumanism: https://youtu.be/tLXdoqXbC6k

Can a people own a dialect? How far do property rights extend? Dr. Jacobs explores two different historical schools of thought to get to the bottom of it.

Tune in to hear Dr. Jacobs discuss the essence / energies distinction with Dr. David Bradshaw. You can find a comprehensive list of Dr. Bradshaw's work on his Academia profile. Find his books on Amazon. Aristotle East and West: Metaphysics and the Division of Christendom Divine Energies and Divine Action: Exploring the Essence-Energies Distinction

Dr. Nathan Jacobs explores the historical debate between realism and nominalism, revealing their influence on cultural divides. The podcast delves into philosophical perspectives from Plato to Nietzsche, discussing ethical worldviews, authoritarianism, and the root of divisive issues in society.