Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Podcast Description
A philosophy graduate student working his way, with the world's leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - similar to Alex O'Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride?
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the intersection of philosophy and religion, scientific realism, fine-tuning arguments, the historicity of Jesus, and existential inquiries into belief systems. Specific episodes include debates on the resurrection of Jesus with Dr. Richard Carrier, an examination of anti-realism in science with Dr. Barry Loewer, and discussions on cosmic origins with various experts.
A philosophy Ph.D. student working his way, with the world’s leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – similar to Alex O’Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride?
Sam Thomas, my philosophy bestie hailing from Oxford, England, joins me to go through the results of the 2020 PhilPapers survey of professional philosophers. We offer our opinions on many major philosophical issues.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:15 A Priori Knowledge
00:11:22 Aim of Philosophy
00:22:01 Eating Animals
00:32:50 Experience Machine
00:43:17 External World Skepticism
00:52:11 The Trolly Problem
01:06:23 God's Existence
01:29:38 Meaning of Life
01:41:37 Chinese Room
01:48:55 Immortality
02:00:20 Philosophical Progress
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