Philosophy for All

Send us Fan Mail This video explains how to write a strong philosophy personal statement for UK university applications through UCAS . It breaks down the new UCAS three-question format and shows how to approach each section: why you want to study philosophy, how your studies and experiences have prepared you, and what additional skills or activities strengthen your application. You’ll learn what a...

Send us Fan Mail Applying to study philosophy at university in the UK? In this video, Joshua Yen — host of Philosophy for All and a master’s student in Philosophical Theology at the University of Oxford — explains everything you need to know about applying through UCAS. You’ll learn how to choose your five universities (reach, match, and safety), decide between single and joint honours courses suc...

Send us Fan Mail Are scholars the only people who should discuss theology, or should all people be able to engage with these topics? Does engaging these on YouTube change something? Does it make it better? Does it make it worse? Who should lead theological discussions online? Is a scholars only approach to esoteric. I discuss these topics in this video! Support the show --------------------------...

Send us Fan Mail Indulgences are an important part of the Protestant-Catholic disagreement and can radically transform your faith and relation with God. In this video, Fr. James Dominic Rooney joins us to describe what indulgences are, arguments for indulgences, and how Christians can approach them.  Fr. James Dominic Rooney is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University,...

Send us Fan Mail Pragmatism is a prominent position in 19th century philosophy. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström guides us from Peirce, William James, and Dewey to neopragmatists like Rorty and Putnam, asking hard questions about truth, realism, meaning, and the problem of evil. We compare analytic philosophy of religion with Wittgensteinian approaches, explore whether pragmatism is compatibl...

Send us Fan Mail Being and Time is one of the classics of the 20th century, being perhaps one of the most influential books in both phenomenological and existentialist traditions. In this video, I give you five reasons for why you should consider reading this groundbreaking work. Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Derek McAllister joins us to discuss the philosophical and historical context of what is depression. We discuss its pre-modern historical representations in the works of St John of the Cross, Kierkegaard, and others, as well as how these philosophical principles and contributions can guide us to develop our understanding of this important problem. Support the show ------------...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation with Dr. Genia Schönbaumsfeld, we explore the radical philosophical journey of Ludwig Wittgenstein—from the tightly structured propositions of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the later insights of Philosophical Investigations. Dr. Schönbaumsfeld unpacks the deep shifts in Wittgenstein’s view of language, logic, and meaning, and how these changes...

Send us Fan Mail Edmund Husserl is considered by many as the father of phenomenology, he is also a complex thinker. In this video, Dr. Thomas Byrne joins us to introduce Husserl's philosophy.  Dr. Byrne is a research assistant professor at the University of Illinois. He is a classically trained phenomenologist, having completed his PhD at The Husserl Archives at KU Leuven. Support the show --...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the fascinating world of skeptical theism with Dr. Erik Wielenberg as we explore its key themes, including positive and negative skeptical theism, its philosophical challenges, and its implications for faith and reason. This engaging interview sheds light on the complexities of skeptical theism and its role in addressing the problem of evil. Whether you're new to th...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sebastian Ostritsch as we explore the foundational ideas of Hegel’s philosophy. From his dialectical method to his views on history, reason, and absolute knowing, this discussion provides a clear and accessible introduction to one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. Whether you're new to Hegel or looking to dee...

Send us Fan Mail There are growing concerns about the success and usefulness of academic philosophy. In this video, I am joined by two distinguished professors, Dr. Aaron Simmons and Dr. Bob Hanna to discuss the state of philosophy and how we can move it forward and change the field which means so much to us.  Dr. Simmons is a professor of philosophy at Furman University.   Dr. Hanna is an indepen...

Send us Fan Mail An Oxford student shares why he is a Christian in 2025.  Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https:...

Send us Fan Mail The historical argument for the resurrection is an important aspect of Christian apologetics. In this Easter upload, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Loke to discuss the argument for the resurrection found in his works. We talk about the varying scientific and historical considerations, possible arguments against his position as well as how you can get further into the resurrection argum...

Send us Fan Mail In all these debates about sola fide, it is often easy to attack a strawman instead of discussing the heart of the matter. In this video, I read through the Sixth Session of the Council of Trent in order to unveil what we actually mean by justification, correcting potential errors in interpretation and understanding.  Support the show -------------------------- If you would want t...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview, Dr George Pattison introduces the philosophy and life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. We cover all aspects of Dostoevsky's works from his Slavophilism to his Christianity.  Dr George Pattison is a retired Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and was the Lady Margret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He is one of the most prominent resea...

Send us Fan Mail Faith is an important concept in both the realm of religious belief as well as the philosophy of religion. What is the relationship between faith and reason? Credence and acceptance? Belief and action? All of these questions are influenced by one's conception of faith in philosophy. We are privileged to discuss these questions and themes with Dr. Liz Jackson, one of the most...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by Dr. Holly Ordway, the world's prominent scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien to talk about the philosophy, theology and life of the 20th century's greatest novelist J.R.R. Tolkien.  Dr. Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University. Support...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Robert Hanna on Immanuel Kant's philosophy, covering transcendental idealism, the transcendental deduction, and free will. We explore key concepts from Critique of Pure Reason, including synthetic a priori knowledge, causality, and the limits of human understanding, as well as the distinction between noumenal and phenomenal reality....

Send us Fan Mail Does learning philosophy weaken or strengthen your faith? In this video, I share four ways in which my faith has been transformed by my studies in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford.  Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else t...

Send us Fan Mail Edith Stein is a notable philosopher in the 20th century being most influential in attempting to synthesise the boundaries and movements of Thomistic philosophy with Husserlian phenomenology. In this video, we are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey to introduce Edith Stein's key ideas and help you get into the works of Edith Stein. We touch upon her relation to other notable t...

Send us Fan Mail There are many arguments for protestantism and many of them are powerful and ought to be taken seriously. However, some arguments have just such weird implications which are just flat out ridiculous. In this video, I respond to one such argument which intends to make the argument that Catholics are not Christian. This is plainly incorrect. Let's see why! Support the show ----...

Send us Fan Mail Renowned scholar Dr. John Sanders joins us to talk about the fate of the unevangelised. Do they go to heaven? Hell? What happens to them after they die? These are pressing questions in Christianity. We talk about the different positions in this debate and their historical precedent. This video hopefully introduces you to some of the key ideas in the field and demonstrates the grea...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, I discuss the philosophy and theological significance behind the Mass as well as my personal reflections on its unique and special place in Christian Theology. I will discuss not only the theological nature of the Mass but also its personal and emotional significance, touching on important distinctions between the Tridentine Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, the unqiue...

Send us Fan Mail Despite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and...