Uncertainty
Uncertainty
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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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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?
The brilliant Substacker Both Sides Brigade joins me for a discussion about three hot topics in our corner of the philosophy of religion internet: the omission theodicy, the miracle case for Catholicism, and the doctrine of eternal conscious torment.Check out Brian Cutter and Philip Swenson’s defense of the archon abandonment theodicy, as well as Brian Cutter’s paper on Hell and justice.
Video of this interview is available on YouTube.
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EPISODE CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:32 The Archon abandonment theodicy explained
00:12:09 Natural evil and the free will defense
00:16:42 The expected costs of Archon failure
00:26:35 Divine foreknowledge and God’s failure to intervene
00:34:04 The epistemology of Catholic miracles
00:41:56 Padre Pio’s stigmata and carbolic acid
00:46:07 Divine hiddenness and conflicting miracle evidence
00:53:19 The miracle of Calanda and the restored leg
00:59:46 Fátima and the miracle of the sun
01:08:29 Eternal conscious torment and its defenders
01:14:31 Can Catholic miracles justify eternal conscious torment?
01:24:19 The noetic effects of sin and moral skepticism
01:34:09 Can hell be good for those in it?
01:42:05 Can eternal punishment involve finite suffering?
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