Patrick Flynn

Philosophy for the People

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Philosophy for the People's mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, discussions with expert guests, our own open-ended philosophical discussions of issues and thinkers, live qu...

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Patrick Flynn

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Philosopher Vs. ChatGPT: Respectful Debate on the Ontological Argument! 07.10.2023 1:10:12

In today's episode, Dr. Daniel Vecchio engages ChatGPT in a measured and insightful discussion about his version of Anselm's Ontological Argument. Who says that calm and composed conversations can't be deeply enriching? If you appreciate the content of Philosophy for the People, please like the video and share it with those who enjoy philosophical explorations. Also, consider subscribing for more...

Pt.3: Fresh Perspectives on The Mind-Brain Debate | Roundtable on Philosophy of Mind 05.10.2023 51:39

Pat finishes his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science .

Pt.2: Fresh Perspectives on The Mind-Brain Debate | Roundtable on Philosophy of Mind 03.10.2023 42:03

Pat continues his conversation with Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science .

Fresh Perspectives on The Mind-Brain Debate | Roundtable on Philosophy of Mind, Pt. 1. 25.09.2023 43:46

Pat is joined by Dr. Angus Menuge, Dr. Robert Markts, and Brian Krouse for an extended conversation around the contents of a new volume released in philosophy of mind called Minding the Brain: Models of Mind, Information, and Empirical Science .

Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition w/ Dr. Jim Jacobs 21.09.2023 57:44

Pat is joined by Dr. Jim Jacobs, author of Seat of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition. Seat of Wisdom is available here: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813234656/seat-of-wisdom/ Please like, comment, share, and subscribe

Phaedo by Plato | What Is It Really About? 16.09.2023 33:59

Pat and Jim summarize and discuss Plato's Phaedo.

Aquinas's Theory of the Atonement w/ Dr. John Joy 06.09.2023 53:03

Pat is joined by Dr. John Joy to discuss Aquinas's theory of the atonement.

Discussing Religious Epistemology w/ Dr. Tyler McNabb 30.08.2023 30:49

Pat is joined by Dr. Tyler McNabb for a discussion on religious epistemology. PS - check out the new Cambridge Handbook of Religious Epistemology: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-handbook-of-religious-epistemology/1F03540692F28C8EB49AF0B5A8367CBB

The Best Argument for God INTERVIEW REPLAY 25.08.2023 1:11:36

Pat was recently interviewed by Dr. Anythony Alberino about his forthcoming book The Best Argument for God. https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god/ Link up with Dr. Alberino at https://www.youtube.com/@thinkforchrist

The Primordial Free Will Defense to The Logical Problem of Evil 22.08.2023 59:47

Pat and Jim discuss a very creative and provocative response to the logical problem of evil from philosopher Mark Johnston. Want to support the channel? Consider pre-ordering Pat's forthcoming book The Best Argument for God: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god/

It's Almost Here! (Major Book Announcement) 14.08.2023 14:29

Pat's forthcoming book, The Best Argument for God, is now available for pre-order at all the usual places, with an official release of Oct 17th. The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/3s9WsSA To inquire about scheduling an event or interview with Pat around the book, please use the contact form here: https://www.philosophyforthepeople.com/contact

Dr. Brian Miller on Science and Natural Theology 26.07.2023 49:58

Please like, share, comment, and subscribe. God's Grandeur: https://amzn.to/4793ZB2 More philosophy content on my Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

The Feser-Lofton Tiff and the Case for Intellectual Populism 26.07.2023 47:57

Pat and Jim try to bring out an important lesson from a recent online controversy.

Thoughts on Joe Rogan, Stephen Meyer, and Intelligent Design 18.07.2023 54:40

Pat and Jim reflect on a recent podcast between Rogan and Meyer on Intelligent Design.

Can the Gospels Be Trusted? w/ Gary Michuta 06.07.2023 40:41

Pat talks with Gary Michuta about his new book The Gospel Truth: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-gospel-truth-how-we-can-know-what-christ-taught/

Masculinity is NOT Toxic w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr 27.06.2023 1:07:35

Dr. Gaven Kerr has an argument he would like to make...

The Trinity and Monotheism w/ Dr. Joshua Sijuwade 22.06.2023 1:40:48

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When Protestants Argue Like Atheists w/ Trent Horn 13.06.2023 27:34

Trent Horn is back on the podcast to discuss his new book When Protestants Argue Like Atheists.

Discussing the Fine-Tuning Argument w/ Luke Barnes 31.05.2023 1:06:13

Pat is joined by Dr. Luke Barnes to discuss the fine-tuning argument. A Fortunate Universe: https://amzn.to/3N2bmlY Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/

A Philosophical Defense of the Incarnation w/ Dr. Tim Pawl 24.05.2023 58:38

Pat interviews Dr. Tim Pawl on his work defending (philosophically) the doctrine of the incarnation.

Are We Living In a Computer Simulation? w/ Parker Settecase 19.05.2023 1:03:24

Parker Settecase joins Pat on Philosophy for the People to discuss the simulation hypothesis. Are we living in a virtual world? Fun, spooky stuff! Parker Settecase is a graduate student in philosophy and the host of the Parker's Pensées Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ @ParkersPensees You can also link up with Parker on social media: https://linktr.ee/parkerspensees

The New Relativism w/ Karlo Broussard 05.05.2023 54:00

Karlo Broussard returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his new book The New Relativism .

Is Color In Things? w/ Dr. Brian Cutter 13.04.2023 59:41

Dr. Brian Cutter joins Philosophy for the People to discuss color realism -- that is, whether color is really "in" things like it seems to be -- and why this question bears on many other important concerns.

Classical Theism and the Problem of Evil w/ Dr. Jonathan Fuqua 24.03.2023 1:26:07

Dr. Jonathan Fuqua discusses his holistic approach to addrdssing the problem of evil.

Can Reason Lead to God? w/ Dr. Joshua Rasmussen 21.03.2023 1:45:14

Joshua Ramussen, author of the newly released book Who Are You Really? , returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his updated throughts on cosmological reasoning and the nature of persons1