Philosophy for All

Send us Fan Mail "I want to be free"... But do you? What do you mean by free will?  In this video, I question the assertion made by many people that they want to be free, and argue that in doing so, they actually make themselves less free than their prior state.  This concept of free will, and more importantly the desire for free will, is developed in the works of Dostoevsky and Berdyaev...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction, concepts, definitions and laws in regards to different aspects of First Order Logic.  In this video, we analyze Boolean Operators, Predicates, the Sheffer Stroke and other important contributions and concepts in the field of FOL. I hope you enjoy this introduction, further snippets of sections will be published at later dates for easier access in future dates. Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The noumena is a key element of Kant's epistemology and metaphysics. In this video, we will be analyzing what he means by this and how we are able to perceive the external world according to Kant.  -------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Philosophy for All to access clips and extra discussions Support the show ------...

Send us Fan Mail A brief explanation of metaphysics by Professor Richard Playford.  This is taken from a longer lecture on Aristotelean and Thomist philosophy, especially their ethics, I hope you enjoy this discussion and find it fruitful.  For the full lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HPGSZ8RAZE Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what...

Send us Fan Mail Progressive Christianity has become a hot topic in Christian circles of late, as a result, I have invited Dr. Randal Rauser onto the channel to discuss it! In this video, we will be covering all forms of questions ranging from what is progressive Christianity, to what is heresy, and beliefs about Christ, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis of progressive Christianity and it...

Send us Fan Mail A succinct lecture covering key elements of Aristotelian ethics, Thomist ethics, and more.  In this video, I have Dr. Richard Playford on my channel to introduce these key concepts, bringing his expertise in the field to discuss complex ideas like hylomorphism, metaphysics, and more.  I hope you enjoy this lecture.  -------------------------- To check out more about my content fee...

Send us Fan Mail What is the relationship between empiricism and rationalism?  Can they be seen as in concord with each other or are they completely different? What is empiricism? What is rationalism? In this clip from the Kant lecture, Benji talks about Kant's influence on the empiricism and rationalism debate and how he introduces transcendental idealism to illuminate this idea! -----------...

Send us Fan Mail The Marxists like to say that a communist utopia should be the ultimate goal of humanity, and that every single economic structure is moving towards such an end.  In this video, we discuss whether or not such a goal is actually beneficial, or whether there are potential dangers, if not problems with trying to create a paradise/ utopia on this Earth. -------------------------- To c...

Send us Fan Mail Time's running out, you need to choose a course/ make a major life decision but you have no passion in life or do not know where you can find it!  In this video, I will teach you how to find your passion with three key tips which have worked for me and my friends time and time again. It starts with an open-mind and a willingness to embrace the world, and ends with success! Su...

Send us Fan Mail What is Kant's stance on the limits of understanding, what can be learnt, what cannot be known, what can we understand, what can we not understand and must remain unknown?  Subtheme 5 from Lecture Kant: On Perception (Benjamin Qin) ------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Philosophy for All to access clips and extra di...

Send us Fan Mail One key question in Dostoevsky's philosophy is the idea of whether humans are naturally inclined to do evil. Are humans good? Are humans evil? Is there even a correct answer to this question.  In this video extract, I try to answer this question and view Dostoevsky's philosophy from the perspective of Heideggarian thrownness, in other words, to say that it actually is a...

Send us Fan Mail A gentle word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1.  This verse teaches us to be kind and caring to those around us! We must not spread evil and anger through rash actions and decisions, but rather act in a gentle and kind-hearted manner!  I encourage you all, brothers and sisters in Christ, to pray daily, to meditate on the love of God, and to those wh...

Send us Fan Mail The goal of this channel has always been to provide leading philosophical analysis in an easily accessible way! The logical step in this direction is to introduce a new series: Philosophy Lectures. Where me and my friends bring together key concepts and analysis of philosophical topics ranging from philosophy of mathematics to epistemology and more!  Support the show -------------...

Send us Fan Mail Kant is one of the leading philosophers in the rationalism v empiricism debate. In this video/ lecture, we cover his philosophy on perception, covering various important themes which must not be overlooked.  -------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Philosophy for All to access clips and extra discussions Support the show -...

Send us Fan Mail All the world is a stage, and we are merely drinkers. First comes the water, second comes tea and third comes vodka. —All To Do About Vodka  A Twist on Shakespeare from a Harvard and Oxford philosophy student. A livestream discussing analogies and the meaning of life.  -------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Philosophy fo...

Send us Fan Mail Leibniz's theodicy is, as it's name suggests, mainly focused on the problem of evil, but can it also be applied to existentialism? If so, what are Leibniz's existentialist thoughts and undertones?  In this video, we analyse Christian existentialism and how Leibniz could be developed to provide a persuasive existentialist framework. -------------------------- To chec...

Send us Fan Mail Education is at the core of our society, how we live, how we WILL be is all dependent on it! In this video, we analyse what has gone wrong with education, talking about the three biggest problems in education right now! This may be a bit disheartening, but it is an important topic that must be discussed! I hope you enjoy! -------------------------- To check out more about my conte...

Send us Fan Mail Dostoevsky is almost inseparable from Christian existentialism. As a result, in this video, I summarise why I think that The Idiot is his best work on this topic.  Evidently, one may suggest that Notes from Underground deserves praise and a mention. I would agree, however, that is more of a contribution to the existentialist movement alone instead of the Christian existentialist m...

Send us Fan Mail Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3.  It is sometimes greatly difficult to face evil, sometimes it hurts us to the core when we experience suffering. But we must have faith and endure through it! For in the end we would be able to see God! Have trus...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible is the precondition for the manifestation of truth—word salad or sound philosophy? In this video, we analyze Jordan Peterson's argument about the Bible being the manifestation of truth. We look at the strengths and potential weaknesses of his view, aiming find the most charitable way to understand this concept and also the potential downfalls of this argumentation. ...

Send us Fan Mail Dostoevsky is one of the greatest writers and philosophers of all time. In this video, we analyse his role as a psychologist, philosopher, theologian, sociologist and more to provide you with the best understanding of this key thinker and how he has changed the world through his literary contributions. Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the ch...

Send us Fan Mail Reading can be difficult, but with this tip, I am sure you will be able to read and understand way more about what you are talking about and obtain the information you want. -------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Philosophy for All to access clips and extra discussions Support the show -------------------------- If you w...

Send us Fan Mail Kierkegaard and Dostoevsky are both phenomenal thinkers and are the giants of Christian existentialism. Here we briefly talk about the differences and similarities between their philosophies and show how they are similar in many ways.  For the full video check here: https://youtu.be/jhIB21Wjz_0 -------------------------- To check out more about my content feel free to go to my You...

Send us Fan Mail I'm joined by Zac to talk about our Christian journey and how it interacts with apologetics. We also delve into further questions that we often recieve regarding challenges to faith and also literature. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Fiction is meant to be false, but sometimes fiction is more than true!  In this video, we analyse the value of fiction and why it is helpful and beneficial for us.  We use common examples from Western and Asian tradition to analyse the benefits of reading fiction. I hope you find this video enjoyable and insightful. Like always, feel free to put your questions in the comments/ liv...