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| God: Moral Ideal or Active Agent? ⚖️🔥 | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:19:52 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: Does Christianity reveal a knowable deity, or is it merely a powerful story? 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Essays: YouTube Playlist 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #god #theism #atheism #christianity #biblicalstudies #philosophy | |||
| Jesus, Memory, and the Nature of the Gospels | Dale C. Allison Jr. | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #37 | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:12:14 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with Dale C. Allison Jr. about his book The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus. Together, they explore how memory, legend, oral tradition, and theology shaped the Gospels, and why the historical quest for Jesus may reveal more about us than it does about him. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Too Many Jesuses: Why Every Scholar Finds a Different One [Highlight 2]: Can you separate the Historical Jesus from Legend? [Highlight 3]: Jesus Thought the World Was Ending — Was He Wrong? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Polemics, History by Dale C. Allison Jr. Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. University Website 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #secularism #religion #faith #society #god #godless #sociology #scandinavia | |||
| Jesus, the Apocalypse, and Ancient Literal Belief w/ Dale C. Allison Jr. | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
🔍 Overview: Dale C. Allison Jr. argues that Jesus took his end-times beliefs literally. We explore how ancient views placed heaven above and hell below—and how early science pushed these ideas out of the physical world. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Polemics, History by Dale C. Allison Jr. Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. University Website 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #history #gospels #jesus #memory #apocalypse #eschatology #daleallison #scholarship | |||
| The Gospels: History or Memory? w/ Dale C. Allison Jr. | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
🔍 Overview: Dale C. Allison Jr. casts doubt on efforts to extract a “pure” historical Jesus from the Gospels. Instead of hard facts, he argues we should treat them as memory-shaped impressions—inseparable from interpretation and legend. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Polemics, History by Dale C. Allison Jr. Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. University Website 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #history #gospels #jesus #memory #biblicalstudies #newtestament #daleallison #scholarship | |||
| Which Jesus? Why Scholars Can’t Agree w/ Dale C. Allison Jr. | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:06:01 | |
🔍 Overview: Dale C. Allison Jr. explains why scholars keep producing conflicting portraits of Jesus. With contradictory Gospel accounts and diverse reactions during his lifetime, Jesus was never just one thing to all people. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Historical Christ and the Theological Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Polemics, History by Dale C. Allison Jr. Interpreting Jesus by Dale C. Allison Jr. University Website 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #history #gospels #jesus #memory #biblicalstudies #newtestament #daleallison #scholarship | |||
| No Religion, No Chaos: Debunking the Godless Myth | Phil Zuckerman | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #36 | 13 Jun 2025 | 01:16:51 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with sociologist Phil Zuckerman about the myths surrounding secularism. Drawing from his book Society Without God, Zuckerman explores how godless societies function—often outperforming religious ones in measures of health, happiness, and social wellbeing. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Are secular societies really in moral decline [Highlight 2]: Why do godless nations often outperform religious ones? [Highlight 3]: Can life without religion still be meaningful? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Society without God (Second Edition) by Phil Zuckerman University Page INTENSE Debate: Which is Better for Humanity? Christianity OR Secularism? 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #secularism #religion #faith #society #god #godless #sociology #scandinavia | |||
| Godless Lives Still Have Meaning — Most People Prove It w/ Phil Zuckerman | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:06:50 | |
🔍 Overview: Phil Zuckerman explores how most people—outside of philosophy departments—don’t struggle to find meaning without religion. Meaning, he argues, is something we create. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Society without God (Second Edition) by Phil Zuckerman University Page INTENSE Debate: Which is Better for Humanity? Christianity OR Secularism? 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #secularism #morality #meaning #faith #society #god #philosophy #scandinavia | |||
| Is Christianity Making a Comeback? w/ Phil Zuckerman | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:05:50 | |
🔍 Overview: Phil Zuckerman critiques the idea of a Christian resurgence, showing how long-term data contradicts the hype around a so-called religious revival in the West. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Society without God (Second Edition) by Phil Zuckerman University Page INTENSE Debate: Which is Better for Humanity? Christianity OR Secularism? 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #christianity #religion #comeback #data #west #society #god #godless #sociology #scandinavia | |||
| Morality Comes from People, Not Religion w/ Phil Zuckerman | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
🔍 Overview: Phil Zuckerman challenges the claim that secular values are just borrowed Christian ones, arguing that human morality evolves from humanity itself—not religion. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Society without God (Second Edition) by Phil Zuckerman University Page INTENSE Debate: Which is Better for Humanity? Christianity OR Secularism? 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #secularism #values #christianity #morality #society #god #scandinavia | |||
| The Self-Made Soul: Objectivism, Ethics, and Ayn Rand | Don Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #35 | 30 May 2025 | 01:23:13 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode of The Socratic Sessions, Samuel Devis speaks with Don Watkins, author of Effective Egoism, about Objectivism, Ayn Rand’s ethics, and the moral case for rational self-interest. Don explains how Rand’s philosophy challenges conventional morality and redefines happiness as a life built on values, reason, and purpose. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Can self-interest be the foundation for a meaningful life? [Highlight 2]: Why does Ayn Rand oppose altruism, and what does it mean for ethical living? [Highlight 3]: How can Objectivism shape the way we approach capitalism and personal happiness? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Effective Egoism by Don Watkins Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand We the Living by Ayn Rand 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #objectivism #aynrand #ethics #egoism #atlasshrugged #howardroark #dagnytaggart #johngalt #rand #fountainhead #philosophy | |||
| Why Christianity’s Idea of Love is Morally Wrong w/ Don Watkins | 27 May 2025 | 00:06:07 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Don Watkins explains why Christianity’s concept of unconditional love is unrealistic and immoral, and how Ayn Rand’s egoism offers a more authentic and selfish view of love. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Effective Egoism by Don Watkins Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand We the Living by Ayn Rand 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #objectivism #aynrand #ethics #egoism #christianity #morality #love #johngalt #rand #fountainhead #philosophy | |||
| What Does a Truly Fulfilling Life Look Like? w/ Don Watkins | 23 May 2025 | 00:08:22 | |
🔍 Overview: Don Watkins and Samuel discuss how Objectivism redefines happiness as a life of consistent, non-contradictory joy, challenging the shallow portrayals of happiness we often see on social media. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Effective Egoism by Don Watkins Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand We the Living by Ayn Rand 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #objectivism #aynrand #happiness #egoism #joy #objectivism #dagnytaggart #johngalt #rand #fountainhead #philosophy | |||
| Is Ayn Rand Actually a Serious Philosopher? w/ Don Watkins | 20 May 2025 | 00:05:27 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Don Watkins and Samuel discuss why intellectuals like Sam Harris often dismiss Ayn Rand and how her philosophy challenges modern ideas. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Effective Egoism by Don Watkins Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand We the Living by Ayn Rand 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #objectivism #aynrand #ethics #egoism #harris #howardroark #dagnytaggart #johngalt #rand #fountainhead #philosophy | |||
| A Battle for Meaning: Truth vs. Ideology | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #34 | 16 May 2025 | 01:48:37 | |
🔍 Overview: Are progressive myths shaping belief more than truth? In this conversation, Michael Huemer and Samuel examine their impact on ideology, groupthink, and polarization—along with the role of academia, media, and institutional trust in modern discourse. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Are ‘progressive myths’ shaping belief more than objective truth? [Highlight 2]: Does traditional religion offer a defence against ideological groupthink? [Highlight 3]: How do media and academia fuel polarisation in modern society? 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Progressive Myths by Michael Huemer Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Woke Racism by John McWhorter 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #ideology #woke #wokeism #meaning #myths #ethics #stereotypes #gender #science #truth #reality #philosophy | |||
| How Progressivism Overlooks Real Systemic Injustice w/ Michael Huemer | 13 May 2025 | 00:07:24 | |
🔍 Overview: Has progressivism lost sight of real injustices? Michael Huemer and Samuel argue that progressive discourse often replaces tangible systemic issues with abstract meta-issues—stalling progress for many while benefiting only a few. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Progressive Myths by Michael Huemer Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Woke Racism by John McWhorter 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #injustice #woke #wokeism #meaning #progress #ethics #stereotypes #gender #science #truth #reality #philosophy | |||
| Deterministic Propensities: On Choice and Causality 🧠🔗 | 11 May 2025 | 00:17:34 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: Does determinism leave room for real choice? In this episode, we explore the phenomenology of decision-making, the Principle of Alternative Possibilities, and whether randomness offers a genuine escape from causal closure. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Essays: YouTube Playlist 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #determinism #fate #philosophy #compatibilism #determinism | |||
| When Should We Trust the Experts? w/ Michael Huemer | 09 May 2025 | 00:07:09 | |
🔍 Overview: Who can we trust in an era of institutional distrust? Michael Huemer and Samuel examine the public’s scepticism of academia, media, and government—exploring how individuals can navigate truth in an age of politicised information. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Progressive Myths by Michael Huemer Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Woke Racism by John McWhorter 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #experts #institutions #wokeism #academia #media #government #science #truth #reality #philosophy | |||
| Is Progressivism the New Religion? w/ Michael Huemer | 06 May 2025 | 00:10:28 | |
🔍 Overview: Does progressivism function like a religion? Michael Huemer and Samuel explore its moral codes, community, and creeds—alongside John McWhorter’s claim that wokeism is a religion. They also discuss the rise of conservative Christianity as a reaction. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Progressive Myths by Michael Huemer Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Woke Racism by John McWhorter 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #progressivism #woke #wokeism #religion #christianity #reality #philosophy | |||
| Paths Without Belief: Embracing the Divine | Carl-Johan Palmqvist | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #33 | 02 May 2025 | 01:40:37 | |
🔍 Overview: In semi-secular societies, people are engaging with religious traditions through practice rather than belief. In this conversation, Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore religious fictionalism and non-doxasticism—examining how faith can function without firm conviction. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️Highlights [Highlight 1]: Can you engage with religion as if it’s real—without actually believing it? [Highlight 2]: Does role-playing in religious traditions create authenticity or mimicry? [Highlight 3]: How does non-doxasticism challenge traditional ideas of faith and belief? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Lund University Paper 1 (open access) Paper 2 (open access) Paper 3 (open access) 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #belief #religion #nonbeliever #agnosticism #roleplay #games #perception #philosophy | |||
| Semi-Secularity: Balancing Naturalism & Supernaturalism w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:16:19 | |
🔍 Overview: Can you entertain religious ideas without believing them? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel discuss non-doxasticism—the practice of engaging with faith while staying rooted in naturalism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Lund University Paper 1 (open access) Paper 2 (open access) Paper 3 (open access) 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #naturalism #supernaturalism #nondoxasticism #agnosticism #roleplay #games #perception #philosophy | |||
| Can Roleplaying Religion Change Belief? w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:07:33 | |
🔍 Overview: Does practising a religion long enough blur the line between fiction and faith? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore whether extended immersion in rituals can shift atheists toward belief. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Lund University Paper 1 (open access) Paper 2 (open access) Paper 3 (open access) 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #belief #religion #nonbeliever #immersion #ritual #philosophy | |||
| Religious Fictionalism: Playing the Believer w/ Carl-Johan Palmqvist | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:05:35 | |
🔍 Overview: Can you follow a religion without believing it? Carl-Johan Palmqvist and Samuel explore how religious fictionalists immerse in faith like role-players in a game—following rituals, obeying doctrines, and playing the part. But when does the role become real? 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Lund University Paper 1 (open access) Paper 2 (open access) Paper 3 (open access) 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #fictionalism #religion #nonbeliever #agnosticism #roleplay #games #philosophy | |||
| The Philosophy Behind Magic, Ritual, and Illusion | David Alnwick | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #32 | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:27:00 | |
🔍 Overview: David Alnwick and Samuel explore the philosophy behind magic, ritual, and illusion, revealing how authenticity, psychology, and mysticism shape the magical experience. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️Highlights [Highlight 1]: How does authenticity shape the magic experience? [Highlight 2]: How do rituals in magic manifest psychological change? [Highlight 3]: What’s the link between magic, mysticism, and the supernatural? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #ritual #illusion #belief #performance #experience #perception #philosophy | |||
| The Occult, Evil, and ‘Pejorative Magic’ – What’s Really Going On? w/ David Alnwick | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:09:11 | |
🔍 Overview: Magic has long been tied to the forbidden—the occult, paganism, and even outright evil. Samuel and David Alnwick dive into the cultural baggage of ‘dark magic’ and whether its practitioners are truly serious or just playing their roles to the fullest. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #occult #evil #pejorative #performance #experience #perception #philosophy | |||
| Magic vs. Hecklers: How David Alnwick Handles Disruptions Like a Pro | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
🔍 Overview: What happens when the audience fights back? David Alnwick shares his strategies for commanding the stage, shutting down hecklers, and keeping control when things go off the rails. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #hecklers #performance #experience #perception #magician #philosophy | |||
| The Ethics of Deception: When Does Magic Cross the Line? w/ David Alnwick | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:14:49 | |
🔍 Overview: Magic thrives on illusion, but when does it become outright deception? Samuel and David Alnwick explore the ethical tightrope of stage magic—where misdirection turns into manipulation, and whether magicians owe their audiences the truth. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Why magic should frighten you | David Alnwick | TEDxNewcastle David's Links 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #magic #deception #illusion #ethics #performance #experience #perception #philosophy | |||
| Pantheism: Cognitive Unity and The Divine Mind | Andrei Buckareff | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #31 | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:36:08 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Andrei Buckareff and Samuel as they explore pantheism, cognitive unity, and whether the universe itself could be a divine mind. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️Highlights [Highlight 1]: Is Pantheism Compatible with Ontological Naturalism? [Highlight 2]: Does Consciousness Point to a Divine Mind? [Highlight 3]: Can Pantheism Solve the Problem of Evil? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #creation #existence #unity #ontology #mind #philosophy | |||
| Metaphysical Worldviews & Personal Preference w/ Andrei Buckareff | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:05:38 | |
🔍 Overview: Andrei Buckareff and Sam examine whether our beliefs about reality are shaped by reason—or just personal preference. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #existence #preference #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| Pantheistic Limitations: What BINDS God? w/ Andrei Buckareff | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:04:40 | |
🔍 Overview: If the universe is divine, does it have limits? Andrei Buckareff explores whether a pantheistic God is constrained by nature or choice. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #existence #limits #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| Defining Pantheism & Dispelling Misconceptions w/ Andrei Buckareff | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
🔍 Overview: Andrei Buckareff breaks down the common misconceptions about pantheism and explains why it’s often confused with other metaphysical views. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Pantheism (Elements in the Philosophy of Religion) by Andrei Buckareff 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #pantheism #divinity #god #creation #existence #metaphysics #mind #philosophy | |||
| My Story of Loss and Faith 🍂🦁 | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:18:10 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: Today, I want to tell you a story. It’s a true story and honestly very hard to tell, so I’ve cloaked it in metaphor and imagery. It’s a story about loss, further rejection, and decreed ostracisation. It haunts me because it IS me; it’s a story I will carry to my grave and has imprinted itself onto every fibre of my body and soul. This is a story about events that utterly ruined me, and it has to be told. It’s a story I call ‘The Burning Orange Autumn Leaves’, this is my story… 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Essays: YouTube Playlist 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #faith #loss #god #christianity #theism #atheism #story | |||
| Atheism’s Problem of Evil: Expectation Mismatch | Yujin Nagasawa | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #30 | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:31:47 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Yujin Nagasawa and me as we explore atheism’s Problem of Evil, the concept of systemic evil, and whether suffering poses a more significant challenge to atheism than to theism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🤦♂️Correction: Two times I say 'hydrogen and two oxygen' when talking about water (43:46) & (46:11); I have no idea why; I meant to say 'two hydrogen and one oxygen' 😅 🗣️Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Do Lewis, Hume, and Russell Challenge Each Other on God and Reason? [Highlight 2]: Can The Problem of Evil Ever Be Reconciled with Faith? [Highlight 3]: Are Miracles Possible, or Does Hume’s Argument Destroy Their Credibility? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #atheism #theism #ontology #mismatch #evolution #psychology #philosophy | |||
| Logical Loops: Are Theists Stuck on the Problem of Evil? w/ Yujin Nagasawa | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:11:46 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Yujin Nagasawa and Sam explore the scope and legitimacy of the ontological tools theists use to address the problem of evil. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #theism #ontology #theodicy #logic #reasoning #philosophy | |||
| Atheism’s Problem of Evil Explained w/ Yujin Nagasawa | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:07:12 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Yujin Nagasawa explains how the problem of evil—arising from an axiological mismatch between ‘modest optimism’ and ‘systemic evil’—could apply even to atheists. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #atheism #mismatch #optimism #philosophy | |||
| Does Axiarchism Collapse Under Population Ethics? w/ Yujin Nagasawa | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:07:04 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Yujin Nagasawa unpacks Axiarchism, and we examine whether Parfit’s ‘Repugnant Conclusion’ poses a serious challenge to it. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Amazon) by Yujin Nagasawa The Problem of Evil for Atheists (Open Access) by Yujin Nagasawa Yujin'sWebsite 🌐Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evil #axiarchism #ethics #parfit #population #philosophy | |||
| God and Reason: Lewis, Hume, and Russell | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #29 | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:44:20 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Erik Wielenberg and me as we explore the philosophical crossroads of C.S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell, unpacking their debates on God, reason, faith, evil, and miracles. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Do Lewis, Hume, and Russell Challenge Each Other on God and Reason? [Highlight 2]: Can The Problem of Evil Ever Be Reconciled with Faith? [Highlight 3]: Are Miracles Possible, or Does Hume’s Argument Destroy Their Credibility? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #cslewis #davidhume #hume #bertrandrussell #russell #evil #miracles #lewis #theology #philosophy | |||
| How Hume DEBUNKED Saint Paul the Apostle w/ Erik Wielenberg | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:05:45 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg explores how David Hume, nearly a century before Darwin, refuted Paul’s early version of the argument from design in Romans 1:18-20. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #paul #davidhume #hume #darwin #design #theology #philosophy | |||
| Hume DIDN'T Say Miracles Never Occur w/ Erik Wielenberg | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:07:33 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg clarifies that Hume’s argument against miracles isn’t about denying the miraculous but rejecting the unreliable religious testimony that supports traditions. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Substack Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #davidhume #hume #miracles #theology #philosophy | |||
| Lewis's Argument from Desire and Why it FAILS w/ Erik Wielenberg | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:11:30 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Erik Wielenberg explains why evolutionary psychology better accounts for our innate desires than C.S. Lewis’s claim that unfulfilled desires point to a supernatural realm. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) God and the Reach of Reason: C. S. Lewis, David Hume, and Bertrand Russell by Erik Wielenberg Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #20 Erik'sWebsite Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe by Erik Wielenberg A Debate on God and Morality: What is the Best Account of Objective Moral Values and Duties? by Erik Wielenberg & William Lane Craig Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion by David Hume The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Miracles: a Preliminary Study by C. S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis Hume: An Introduction | Benjamin Watkins | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #9 Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God by Marilyn McCord Adams Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects by Bertrand Russell The Question of God by Armand Nicholi 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #cslewis #davidhume #hume #desire #joy #psychology #miracles #lewis #theology #philosophy | |||
| Behavioural Genetics: DNA & Individual Differences | Robert Plomin | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #28 | 21 Feb 2025 | 01:50:29 | |
🔍 Overview: Join Robert Plomin and me as we dive deep into the fascinating world of behavioural genetics, exploring how our DNA shapes who we are, the power of environment, and whether we can rewrite our genetic destiny. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How Does Genetics Shape Who We Are [Highlight 2]: What Role Does the Environment Truly Play in Defining Us? [Highlight 3]: Are We Hardwired by Our DNA, or Can We Rewrite Our Destiny? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #nature #nurture #dna #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy | |||
| DNA vs. School: What Really Shapes Your Child’s Academic Success w/ Robert Plomin | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:04:15 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Robert Plomin explains how genetics, not just schooling, drives academic success—shaping both school choice and achievement. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #school #dna #ofsted #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy | |||
| The HIDDEN POWER of Gene-Environment Correlation w/ Robert Plomin | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:04:15 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Robert Plomin reveals how genetic self-selection shapes our environment, showing it’s not just ‘out there’ but driven by our genetic propensities. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Linktree Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #environment #nurture #dna #heritability #genome #biology #philosophy | |||
| Are Dyslexia, Schizophrenia, and Autism Really Binary MYTHS?! w/ Robert Plomin | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:06:42 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Robert Plomin explores how quantitative genetics challenges rigid medical categories, revealing these conditions as part of a continuous spectrum. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin Common Disorders are Quantitative Traits by Robert Plomin Gattaca (1997) 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #genetics #nature #nurture #dyslexia #schizophrenia #autism #genetics #philosophy | |||
| Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27 | 07 Feb 2025 | 01:39:56 | |
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Michael Huemer aims to explore the ethical and moral landscape that surrounds Veganism. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: Where does our food actually come from? [Highlight 2]: Is there any ethical justification for consuming animal products? [Highlight 3]: How do we weigh our pleasure against a sentient animal's suffering? 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #veganism #vegan #vegetarianism #ethics #animals #morality #philosophy | |||
| Michael Huemer on Veganism, Health and Influencer Diets | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:05:33 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer shares his thoughts on the impact big names, such as Mikhaila Peterson and Jordan Peterson, have had on veganism and people's views about what is and is not 'healthy' to consume. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #diet #health #jordanpeterson #veganism #vegan #ethics #animals #philosophy | |||
| Unpacking Fatalism: Are We Fated or Free? 🎭✨ | 02 Feb 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack! 🔍 Overview: In this video, I dive into the challenges that emerge from fatalism when explored through a philosophical lens. This is Part One of 'The Free Will Series' - The Battle Between Fate and Choice. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 👀 Previous Videos Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔 Original Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎 Our Undoing? Rejecting the Judeo-Christian God 💔⛪ 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #freewill #fatalism #fate #philosophy #compatibilism #determinism | |||
| Animal Suffering and Cognitive Capabilities and w/ Michael Huemer | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:09:14 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer examines the claim that factual uncertainty could provide a basis to justify the consumption of animals. 📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #suffering #cognition #uncertainty #veganism #vegan #ethics #animals #philosophy | |||
| Are Most Humans REALLY Amoral?! w/ Michael Huemer | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:08:03 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Professor Michael Huemer explores why societal reality often doesn't conform to ethical reality. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7 Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Substack (Fake Nous) YouTube Channel Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer 🌐 Connect Facebook Page LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #morality #society #veganism #vegan #ethics #animals #philosophy | |||
| Evolutionary Design: Nature's Watchmaker | Jon Perry | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #26 | 24 Jan 2025 | 02:10:32 | |
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Jon Perry joins us to break down the science and misconceptions surrounding evolution. We explore how evolution works, what drives it forward, and whether the process points to a blind or guided watchmaker. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What is evolution, how does it work, and what drives it forward? [Highlight 2]: Does the evolutionary process suggest a sited or blind watchmaker? [Highlight 3]: What common mistakes do individuals often make regarding evolution? 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Jon's Website Jon's Twitter The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins Climbing Mount Improbable by Richard Dawkins Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Fitness Landscape (Dynamic) Fitness Landscape (Static) How Do Bee Stingers Work? Stated Clearly: Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) Smarter Every Day Paper - Propulsive Nanomachines Science DOESN’T COME CLOSE To Explaining It! w/ Dr. John Bergsma Pints With Aquinas 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evolution #design #abiogenesis #naturalselection #genotypes #phenotypes #speciation #darwin #dawkins #philosophy | |||
| Jon Perry Exposes Smarter Every Day's 'God of the Gaps'... | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:14:11 | |
🔍 Overview: In this clip, Jon Perry examines some controversial claims from Destin in his now-viral video about Bacterial Flagellar Motors... 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 Locals PayPal Bitcoin 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Jon's Website Jon's Twitter The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins Climbing Mount Improbable by Richard Dawkins Is There a God? by Richard Swinburne The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Fitness Landscape (Dynamic) Fitness Landscape (Static) How Do Bee Stingers Work? Stated Clearly: Nature’s Incredible ROTATING MOTOR (It’s Electric!) Smarter Every Day Paper - Propulsive Nanomachines Science DOESN’T COME CLOSE To Explaining It! w/ Dr. John Bergsma Pints With Aquinas 🌐 Connect Linktree Twitter Facebook Page Instagram Goodreads Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Page 📺 Subscribe - Video Platforms YouTube Rumble 📷 Gear (affiliate links - thanks!) Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Mic (RØDE PodMic) Lights (Elgato Key Light Air) Colour Back Lighting (Govee LED Floor Lamp) Recording Software (Riverside.FM) 👍 Support: Like, subscribe, and share to fuel the quest for understanding. 🔔 Stay Tuned: Tap the bell for instant notifications. 📣 Join the Talk: Share your thoughts using #TheSocraticSessions. 🚀 Thanks for Tuning In! Let's keep the conversation going. #evolution #design #godofthegaps #science #darwin #dawkins #philosophy | |||