The Socratic Sessions

In this video, I explore the compelling aspects of Christianity that continue to captivate me, while also sharing the reasons why I find it difficult to fully embrace. Join me as I wrestle with faith, doubt, and the tension between belief and scepticism. https://lnkd.in/eMe52-dQ ✍️ If you'd rather read than listen, you can do so over on Substack⁠: https://lnkd.in/eW-8cAMv #christianity #doubt #desire #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faith

Original Sin: A Choice We Never Had 🐍🍎 In this video, I explore Original Sin vs. Individual Sin, how I think the historical credibility of Original Sin should be weighed, and whether 'biblical logical consistency' is a reason to accept Original Sin. https://lnkd.in/eaQwVYaa #christianity #doubt #sin #philosophy #god #theism #atheism #religion #faith

Erik Wielenberg on The Divine Guarantee of Perfect Justice 🔍 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. https://lnkd.in/eQWdn7Nq #afterlife #sacrifice #atheism #selfsacrifice #reward #punishment #philosophy

Quote from: ‘Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are’ by Robert Plomin, 2018 🖊️ #environment #psychology #nature #DNA #genetics Book: https://amzn.to/3T9htYp

Erik Wielenberg on Discovering Objective Morality 🔍 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. https://lnkd.in/eDZUa6t8 #morality #discover #create #objective #virtue #value #philosophy

Currently Reading: ‘The Problem of Evil for Atheists’ by Yujin Nagasawa, 2024 🖊️ #evil #atheism #theism #pantheism #philosophy Book: https://amzn.to/4gIP8Cn

Parfit: An Introduction | David Edmonds | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #19 🔍 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. https://lnkd.in/eXftnys6 #morality #parfit #moralrealism #derekparfit #philosophy 

Quote from: ‘Is There a God?’ by Richard Swinburne, 2010 🖊️ #heaven #hell #theism #atheism #choice #philosophy Book: https://amzn.to/46lJCkf

Derek Parfit's Views on Blame and Determinism: Ethics and Consequences w/ David Edmonds 🔍 Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds examines Derek Parfit's intriguing views on blame and moral responsibility. Together we explore how Parfit, a determinist, argues that moral blame and praise should not be applied, as physical causes determine our actions. https://lnkd.in/eFWWNwF7 #morality #parfit #moralrealism #ethics #determinism #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophy

David Edmonds on Derek Parfit's 'Harmless Torturers': The Ethics of Accumulative Suffering 🔍 Overview: In this clip, David Edmonds explores Derek Parfit's thought-provoking 'Harmless Torturers' thought experiment, exploring the ethical implications of how numerous individuals causing small amounts of suffering via their accumulative effects could collectively be as harmful as a single person causing significant suffering. https://lnkd.in/entVgy4V #morality #parfit #ethics #moralrealism #oxford #derekparfit #davidedmonds #philosophy