Philosophy for the People

Pat is joined for Gary Michuta for a conversation on sacred tradition; namely, what it is, and why it matters for Christians.

Please head to our YouTube channel to see the accompanying video: https://youtu.be/3GP_fxM5JMc Here is a brief video (a little longer than 60s seconds, sorry!) explaining what metaphysics is. Most of the texts/quotes in this video are from Norris Clarke's excellent book The One and the Many. The Metamucil joke, however, is from Edward Feser : ) Please like, comment, share, and subscribe! Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.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. Kevin Vost returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his book What Is God and how reading Thomas Aquinas ended his 25 years of being an atheist. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.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

Pat Flynn, host of Philosophy for the People. Just who is this shadowy enigma of a man? Aside philosophy, what else is Pat into? Tune in to find out!! Updates on the channel & live QnA as well. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe.

Dr. Jim Madden makes the case that evolution does not undermine religious belief. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe. Jim's Substack: https://jdmadden.substack.com/p/does-evolution-undermine-christianity Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com

Jimmy Akin joins Philosophy for the People to help make sense of the Catholic understanding of authority and infallibility. Plus, answers to live audience questions.

Dr. Paul Seungoh Chung joins Philosophy for the People to discuss worldview comparison and his book God at the Crossroads of Worldviews.

Fr. James Dominic Rooney joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent critique of universalism from both a philosophical and theological perspective.

Pat summaries Plato's theory of recollection and reads an exerp from The Phaedo.

Pat is joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford for a fun, free-range convesation on all things philosophy and faith.

Enric Gel joins Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent work in worldview comparison and how he believes classical theism can answer an important question that competitive paradigms cannot. Phil for People Links/Resources Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/ Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.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. Gaven Kerr presents and defends Aquinas's 4th Way argumnet for the existence of God

Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more. 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

Pat and Jim begin their series on Immanuel Kant by discussing his essay How to Orient Oneself in Thinking. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe. 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

Dr. Mark Spencer returns to Philosophy for the people to discuss the work he's done on beauty and our obligation to worship God.

Pat is joined by Dr. Tim and Dr. Lydia McGrew to discuss their influential rendition of the argumnet from miracles, as featured in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology

Fr. Gregory Pine joins Philoosphy for the People to discuss the virtue of prudence.

Pat and Jim talk Kant and What Is Enlightenment. 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

Dr. Michael Behe joins Philosophy for the People to answer the best objections toward his work on irreducible complexity and intelligent design. 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

Many have supposed that divine simplicity does not play well with the essence/energies distinction. Dr. Mark Spencer disagrees, and believes the two commitments are compatible. He joins Philosophy for the People to discuss! Here's a link to Dr. Spencer's (must get) book: https://amzn.to/3QKPfii 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

Dr. Joshua Sijuwade joins Philosophy for the People to discuss a recent paper he's published on grounding and the existence of God. 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

Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb to discuss epistemology, cognitive science of religion, classical theism, and, time permitting, the simulation hypothesis! 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

Pat and Jim share what they're reading then take questions from the audience, including their thoughts on Russel's Teapot, arguments for naturalism, and the movie Top Gun Maverick! 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

Pat and Jim explore the extended mind hypothesis as promoted by Andy Clark and David Chalmers. Visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 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

Time for another philosophy-filled episode! This time, Pat is joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew to help us think through external world skepticism. Is there really a world beyond our minds, or might everything we experience be the result of some malignant spirit manipulating our thoughts, as Descartes once suggested? Most people refuse to take these absurd hypotheticals seriously, but philosophers have often struggled to articulate just why these situations are, in fact, irrational. Fortunately, Dr. McGrew has some really good published material on the problem of external world skepticism, which we discuss in this episode. You can learn more about Lydia McGrew at her website http://www.lydiamcgrew.com/ 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

Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his latest paper, If Naturalism Is True, then Scientific Explanation Is Impossible: https://philarchive.org/rec/BOGINI 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

Pat and Jim discuss BKII of Aristotle's Politics. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

Pat summarizes and recommends two great beginner philosophy books by Mortimer J. Adler: 10 Philosophical Mistakes and 6 Great Ideas. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! 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

Pat talks about how his podcast is splitting up. Don't worry, all the content will be the same, more plentiful, in fact. There will just be different channels to access different subjects. Below are the relevant links so you can subscribe to whatever interests you! The Pat Flynn Fitness Show on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458 The Pat Flynn Fitness Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/supmuhhumbruh 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 Philosophy for the People on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople Pat's Gumroad supporting listeners program: https://pftp.gumroad.com/l/ssybu

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

Nietzsche is famously known for his critiques not just of Christianity but of moral theory and moral consciousness in general. What can we learn from Nietzsche today? Do his critiques stand up, and what can a proper understanding of Scripture offer in response? 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. 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. Christopher Kaczor, author of The Ethics of Abortion, joins Pat to address arguments for abortion and defend pro-life philosophy. The Ethics of Abortion: https://amzn.to/3pqjr7a 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. 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

Pat and Jim continue their series summarizing and commenting upon Aristotle's Politics, this time finishing what's left of 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

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 joins Philosophy for the People to discuss how the doctrine of divine simplicity is compatible with trinitarian theology. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe! Please check out Dr. Dolezal's published work at: https://cairn.academia.edu/JamesDolezal And check out our "pay what you want" philosophy coures and studies at: https://pftp.gumroad.com/

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/