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The Socratic Sessions

The Socratic Sessions explores humanity’s biggest questions—delving into philosophy, theology, history, science, and the enduring mysteries of religion.

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00:05:43

Richard Swinburne's Steelman and Subsequent...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/17

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Richard Swinburne challenges the atheistic notion that materialism offers a simpler explanation for the foundations of everything, or ultimacy.📷 Richard Swinburne - Photo Credit: Cameron Bertuzzi from Capturing Christianity 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) ⁠Is There a God?⁠ by Richard

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00:18:41

Our Undoing? Rejecting the Judeo-Christian God 💔⛪

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/15

✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠! 🔍 Overview: In this video, I ask the question, 'What has the Judeo-Christian religion granted the West?' and reflect on my opinion. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👀 Previous Videos ⁠⁠Christianity⁠⁠: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔 ⁠Original Sin⁠: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎 🌐

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01:54:54

Mind, Matter, & Metaphysics: Substance Dualism |...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/13

🔍 Overview: In this episode, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir joins us to explore the philosophical challenges of consciousness. Together, we discuss the leading explanatory theories, physicalism's rise (and potential fall), and the nuances of mind-body dualism.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What main explanatory theories for consciousness exist

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00:10:32

Personhood and the Metaphysics of Mind w/ Ralph...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/10

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir unpicks the notion of 'personhood' through the lens of classic Parfitian reductionistic thought experiments and historical Cartesian non-reductionistic notions of substance dualism, asking the question; 'Are these two views actually in opposition?'🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links

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00:06:45

Could Physicalism EVER Explain Consciousness? w/...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/06

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir examines the claims of hard materialist atheists and the idea that consciousness could, in fact, have 'bubbled up' from or 'dropped out' of Physicalism.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ University of Lincoln ⁠⁠Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Mind-Body

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00:10:49

Theological Trends to De-emphasise the Soul w/ Ralph...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/12/03

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir explores the reality that over the last 50 years, we've seen a shift in New Testament study toward theologians' wanting to play down the notion of the 'immaterial soul' within their religious and academic traditions.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible -

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01:32:33

Stoicism Explored: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Life |...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/29

🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor William B. Irvine explores Stoicism's roots in Ancient Greece and Rome, explores its connection to religion and psychology, and discusses how Stoic principles like negative visualisation, the trichotomy of control, and bedtime meditation can help us navigate life's challenges. We'll also examine the concept of happiness as a by-product, the role of setbacks as Stoic tests, and how reflecting on death can deepen our understanding of life.🤝 Support The Show

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00:07:03

Stoic Tests: Turning Life's Setbacks into...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/26

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explains the Stoic practice of viewing life's setbacks as tests the mythical Stoic gods assign to evaluate how we respond. Regardless of one's beliefs about actual gods, this framework allows us to see challenges in a new light, transforming difficulties into opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Irvine highlights how rethinking the way we face adversity can teach us valuable lessons about our character and resilience.🤝 Support The

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00:06:27

William B. Irvine on Stoic Negative Visualisation and...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/22

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine delves into the Stoic practice of negative visualisation, a technique developed to help individuals appreciate what they have by imagining its absence. Through these psychological thought experiments, the Stoics aimed to foster a deep sense of gratitude and contentment, reminding us that nothing is guaranteed and everything we have is worth cherishing in the present moment. 🤝 Support The Show

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00:07:07

The Role of the Gods in Stoicism and Ancient Thought...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/19

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explores the use of gods within Stoic philosophy and their broader role throughout ancient history. He discusses how the concept of a 'god' may have functioned as a psychological framework, offering a guiding structure for living a meaningful life. Irvine sheds light on the practical and philosophical purposes these divine ideas served in shaping human behaviour and thought.🤝 Support The Show

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01:18:22

The Improbability Principle: Unravelling the Odds |...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/15

🔍 Overview: In this episode, Professor David J. Hand delves into the intriguing world of probability and chance, revealing how seemingly rare and improbable events are actually quite common, and how understanding these patterns can reshape our perception of the world and the decisions we make.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How do statistics enable us to understand chance and

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00:10:17

Probability and Outrageous Events: David J. Hand on...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/12

🔍 Overview: In this clip, statistician David J. Hand delves into 'The Law of Truly Large Numbers,' which posits that any seemingly outrageous event is likely to occur given enough opportunities. He clarifies the distinction between the traditional Law of Large Numbers and the Law of Truly Large Numbers, shedding light on how scale affects probability and the unexpected occurrences in our universe.🤝 Support The Show

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00:06:13

From a Clockwork Universe to One of Chance and...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/08

🔍 Overview: In this clip, David J. Hand explores the philosophical shift over the last 300 years from the belief in a clockwork, deterministic universe to today's understanding of a universe governed by probabilistic causes and events. Hand discusses how this transition has led us to recognise the significant role of chance and uncertainty in shaping the world around us. 🤝 Support The Show

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00:08:41

Synchronicity and Superstition: Humanity's Search for...

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2024/11/05

🔍 Overview: In this clip, statistician David J. Hand explores how prescientific and ancient cultures explained synchronicity and highly improbable events through beliefs in gods, spirits, luck, and even superstitions like black cats. Hand examines humanity's deep need to connect causes with effects, revealing how this drive has shaped our understanding of the world throughout history.🤝 Support The Show

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01:45:52

Godless Normative Realism | Erik Wielenberg | The...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/11/01

🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor Erik Wielenberg explores objective moral reality and what it looks like if there is, in fact, no God to substantiate it. Erik and Sam also explore various other areas of his book, 'Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe'.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: How can morality be objective if there isn't a God? [Highlight 2]: If we don't have free will,

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00:10:44

Erik Wielenberg on Religion and the Courage to Face...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/10/29

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores humanity's reliance on religion as a source of solace against the evils we encounter and the unknowns of the future. He then challenges this view by discussing how courage enables us to break free from the need for religious comfort, accepting that death is final and that this life is all we have. Wielenberg argues that facing reality without illusions is the path to true freedom.🤝 Support The Show

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00:24:54

Original Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/10/27

✍️ Substack: If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on ⁠Substack⁠! 🔍 Overview: A few people have contacted me following the publication of ‘Christianity: My Desires For and Some Arguments Against ✝️🤔’, and I wanted to respond to three of the main threads I've noticed in their feedback. Interestingly, most of the pushback centres on my second argument against Christianity—Humanity's Fallen State. In this video, I’ll address these thoughtful critiques by exploring the concept of

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00:07:00

Erik Wielenberg on The Divine Guarantee of Perfect...

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/10/25

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores the concept of 'The Divine Guarantee of Perfect Justice.' He questions whether someone who sacrifices their life for another, while believing in God, can truly be giving up their life. Wielenberg argues that the promise of an afterlife with rewards or punishments complicates the notion of ultimate self-sacrifice within the mortal realm. 🤝 Support The Show

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00:06:38

Erik Wielenberg on Discovering Objective Morality

The Socratic Sessions ·

2024/10/22

🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Erik Wielenberg explores the concept of objective morality and discusses how we uncover moral truths. He argues that the fact that morality is discoverable rather than created serves as evidence of its objectivity.🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Episode Resources (affiliate links where possible - thanks!) Erik's ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Value and Virtue in a Godless Universe⁠ by

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01:19:41

Parfit: An Introduction | David Edmonds | The...

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2024/10/18

🔍 Overview: In this episode, David Edmonds delves into the life, ideas, and work of Derek Parfit, exploring the profound impact of his contributions to philosophy. 🤝 Support The Show 🤘 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Locals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Highlights [Highlight 1]: What was the difference between Parfit the child and Parfit the Professor? [Highlight 2]: Who were the major influencers on Derek Parfit and his philosophy? [Highlight 3]: What did Derek uncover as

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