All Philosophy articles – Page 7
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ShowsMichael Ruse vs John Lennox Science, faith, and the evidence for God
John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University & Michael Ruse, Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University, go head to head in the 4th episode of The Big Conversation. Filmed in front in front of a live audience in London, they debate science, faith and the ...
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ShowsDaniel Dennett vs Keith Ward Are we more than matter? Mind, consciousness and free will
High profile atheist philosopher Daniel C Dennett goes head to head with Christian theologian Keith Ward in the 5th episode of The Big Conversation, debating whether mind, consciousness and freewill are best explained by naturalism or theism. For more debates, updates and bonus content sign up at ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Daniel Dennett vs Keith Ward: Are we more than matter? Mind, consciousness and free will
In the 5th episode of The Big Conversation, Justin is joined by atheist guest Daniel Dennett and Christian guest Keith Ward. Daniel C Dennett is Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University, USA and a leading naturalist voice in the philosophy of mind. Keith Ward is a ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Why is there something rather than nothing? Alex O Connor & Cameron Bertuzzi debate the Argument from Contingency
In the first of two philosophical ‘deep dive’ shows debating famous ‘cosmological’ arguments for God, YouTube atheist Alex O Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic) debates apologist Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity. They discuss the argument from contingency and whether the existence of the universe is contingent on ...
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ShowsSteven Pinker vs Nick Spencer Have science, reason and humanism replaced faith?
For the full video, further episodes, updates & bonus content sign up http://www.thebigconversation.show Harvard atheist Steven Pinker debates the future of humanity with Nick Spencer of Christian think-tank Theos. This is the second episode of The Big Conversation, a unique video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers ...
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ShowsDebating God: Jordan B Peterson, Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett and more
Be the first to watch, listen and download at http://www.thebigconversation.show The Big Conversation is a unique video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the Christian and atheist community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. Jordan B Peterson and Susan Blackmore https://youtu.be/syP-OtdCIho ...
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ShowsImportant announcement! The Big Conversation is coming.
Justin presents a mid-week bonus podcast to make an important announcement about the forthcoming Big Conversation series. The Big Conversation is a new series of video conversations on science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human featuring leading atheist and Christian voices. Be the ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? How Can I Believe? John Cottingham & Richard Norman
Christian guest John Cottingham is a philosopher whose new book ‘How Can I Believe?’ offers advice on why belief in God can make sense and the human quest for the transcendent. Atheist philosopher Richard Norman engages with John’s case for belief, and responds to the question: ...
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ArticleQuestion the doctrine of hell at your peril. It could tear your church apart
Sam Hailes analyses the media’s recent focus on four Christian leaders who have questioned the traditional doctrine of hell
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ShowsUnbelievable? Jordan Peterson, William Lane Craig & Rebecca Goldstein debate the meaning of life. A Podcast special.
A recent dialogue event at Wycliffe College, Canada saw Jordan B Peterson, Rebecca Goldstein and William Lane Craig in conversation on the question “Is there meaning to life?” In this podcast-only edition of the show Justin introduces the event. One of the participants, Jordan B Peterson, ...
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Article12 things Atheists should thank Christians for
J.John explains why he believes Christianity has been a force for good in the world
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ShowsUnbelievable? Does Calvinism excuse sinners and make God guilty? Guillaume Bignon & Paul Franks
Calvinist theology holds that everything is pre-ordained by God. Critics say that such a deterministic view makes God morally responsible for evil and means that sinners can’t be blamed for their wrongdoing – after all they were predestined to do it. Guilluame Bignon, a French convert ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Meet a Street Epistemologist: Pascoe Rapacci vs Cameron Bertuzzi
Street Epistemology has become popular among many atheists as a conversational way to interrogate people’s spiritual beliefs. Popularised by atheist philosopher Peter Boghossian in his book “A Manual For Creating Atheists” the movement is now seeking to create 10,000 street evangelists for atheism. Pascoe Rapacci engages ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? 5 Proofs of the Existence of God – Ed Feser vs Arif Ahmed
Ed Feser is a Catholic philosopher whose latest book ‘Five Proofs of the Existence of God’ presents five classical arguments that he believes present compelling evidence for theism. He debates two of the arguments on the show with atheist Cambridge philosopher Arif Ahmed. They talk about ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Is Science Mike right about God, evidence and the benefits of believing? Mike McHargue & JD Walters
Mike McHargue (aka Science Mike) joins Justin again to revisit his book ‘Finding God In The Waves’ about his deconversion to atheism and reconversion to Christian faith. Mike interacts with math & science teacher and theology blogger JD Walters on Mike’s rejection of a rationalistic approach ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Rodney Stark Q&A + Nabeel Qureshi remembered by David Wood
In the first half of today’s show Justin puts listener questions to eminent sociologist of religion Rodney Stark, author of ‘The Rise of Christianity’ and ‘Reformation Myths’. In the final segment Justin speaks to David Wood about the passing away of Nabeel Qureshi, their friendship and ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Ask Alvin Plantinga Anything - answering your questions
Alvin Plantinga is being awarded the 2017 Templeton Prize in honour of his lifetime contribution to philosophy. The influential thinker has been at the forefront of the revival of philosophical arguments for God as well as making important contributions to the science and faith debate. In ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Grill Paul Copan - your questions answered
Christian philosopher Paul Copan joins Justin to field a variety of questions sent in by show listeners. As well as responding to questions on Old Testament violence and philosophy, Paul engages with agnostic listener Andrew Whyte on evolution and suffering. Get the MP3 For Paul Copan’s ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? Does God Exist? Ireland debate - William Lane Craig vs Daniel Came
In a podcast special Justin shares the audio from the debate that took place in Dublin, Ireland between Christian philosopher William Lane Craig and atheist philosopher Daniel Came. Get the MP3 Get Unbelievable? the book, plus info on the giveaway and launch event on 11 July: ...
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ShowsUnbelievable? When atheists 'sincerely disbelieve' - Michael Collett & Gary Habermas
Michael Collett is a journalist for ABC News in Australia. He recently wrote a popular online article titled “God and the problem of sincere disbelief” which charted his own loss of faith from Christianity to atheism. Christian thinker Prof Gary Habermas interacts with Michael on belief, ...
