Podcast appearances and mentions of Graham Oppy

IS THERE A ONE TRUE GOD OVERVIEW: There are many sources of information that people use to infer what might be true about God, including observation and revelation: Observation Some say that general observations of the universe support the existence of God, such as the idea of a non-eternal universe as shown by the Big Bang theory. Other observations that might support God's existence include the Earth's weather patterns, which some say are finely tuned to support human life, and the way nature works to form life. Revelation Some say that God may have entered the universe and told us true things about himself, morality, and how to have a relationship with him. This includes the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. The Bible also includes passages that some say indicate that God has made evidence of his existence so obvious that there is no excuse for denying him.  IS THERE PROOF OF GOD'S EXISTENCE? The existence of God is a subject of debate in the philosophy of religion.[1] A wide variety of arguments for and against the existence of God can be categorized as logical, empirical, metaphysical, subjective or scientific. In philosophical terms, the question of the existence of God involves the disciplines of epistemology (the nature and scope of knowledge) and ontology (study of the nature of being or existence) and the theory of value (since some definitions of God include "perfection"). The Western tradition of philosophical discussion of the existence of God began with Plato and Aristotle, who made arguments for the existence of a being responsible for fashioning the universe, referred to as the demiurge or the unmoved mover, that today would be categorized as cosmological arguments. Other arguments for the existence of God have been proposed by St. Anselm, who formulated the first ontological argument; Thomas Aquinas, who presented his own version of the cosmological argument (the first way); René Descartes, who said that the existence of a benevolent God is logically necessary for the evidence of the senses to be meaningful. John Calvin argued for a sensus divinitatis, which gives each human a knowledge of God's existence. Islamic philosophers who developed arguments for the existence of God comprise Averroes, who made arguments influenced by Aristotle's concept of the unmoved mover; Al-Ghazali and Al-Kindi, who presented the Kalam cosmological argument; Avicenna, who presented the Proof of the Truthful; and Al-Farabi, who made Neoplatonic arguments. In philosophy, and more specifically in the philosophy of religion, atheism refers to the proposition that God does not exist.[2] Some religions, such as Jainism, reject the possibility of a creator deity. Philosophers who have provided arguments against the existence of God include David Hume, Ludwig Feuerbach, and Bertrand Russell. Theism, the proposition that God exists, is the dominant view among philosophers of religion.[3] In a 2020 PhilPapers survey, 69.50% of philosophers of religion stated that they accept or lean towards theism, while 19.86% stated they accept or lean towards atheism.[4] Prominent contemporary philosophers of religion who defended theism include Alvin Plantinga, Yujin Nagasawa, John Hick, Richard Swinburne, and William Lane Craig, while those who defended atheism include Graham Oppy, Paul Draper, Quentin Smith, J. L. Mackie, and J. L. Schellenberg. Traditional religious definition of God In classical theism, God is characterized as the metaphysically ultimate being (the first, timeless, absolutely simple and sovereign being, who is devoid of any anthropomorphic qualities), in distinction to other conceptions such as theistic personalism, open theism, and process theism. Classical theists do not believe that God can be completely defined. They believe it would contradict the transcendent nature of God for mere humans to define him. Robert Barron explains by analogy that it seems impossible for a two-dimensional object to conceive of three-dimensional humans.[7] In modern Western societies, the concepts of God typically entail a monotheistic, supreme, ultimate, and personal being, as found in the Christian, Islamic and Jewish traditions. In monotheistic religions outside the Abrahamic traditions, the existence of God is discussed in similar terms. In these traditions, God is also identified as the author (either directly or by inspiration) of certain texts, or that certain texts describe specific historical events caused by the God in question or communications from God (whether in direct speech or via dreams or omens). Some traditions also believe that God is the entity which is currently answering prayers for intervention or information or opinions. Ibn Rushd, a 12th-century Islamic scholar Many Islamic scholars have used philosophical and rational arguments to prove the existence of God. For example, Ibn Rushd, a 12th-century Islamic scholar, philosopher, and physician, states there are only two arguments worthy of adherence, both of which are found in what he calls the "Precious Book" (The Qur'an). Rushd cites "providence" and "invention" in using the Qur'an's parables to claim the existence of God. Rushd argues that the Earth's weather patterns are conditioned to support human life; thus, if the planet is so finely-tuned to maintain life, then it suggests a fine tuner—God. The Sun and the Moon are not just random objects floating in the Milky Way, rather they serve us day and night, and the way nature works and how life is formed, humankind benefits from it. Rushd essentially comes to a conclusion that there has to be a higher being who has made everything perfectly to serve the needs of human beings.[8][9] Moses ben Maimon, widely known as Maimonides, was a Jewish scholar who tried to logically prove the existence of God. Maimonides offered proofs for the existence of God, but he did not begin with defining God first, like many others do. Rather, he used the description of the earth and the universe to prove the existence of God. He talked about the Heavenly bodies and how they are committed to eternal motion. Maimonides argued that because every physical object is finite, it can only contain a finite amount of power. If everything in the universe, which includes all the planets and the stars, is finite, then there has to be an infinite power to push forth the motion of everything in the universe. Narrowing down to an infinite being, the only thing that can explain the motion is an infinite being (meaning God) which is neither a body nor a force in the body. Maimonides believed that this argument gives us a ground to believe that God is, not an idea of what God is. He believed that God cannot be understood or be compared.[10] Non-personal definitions of God In pantheism, God and the universe are considered to be the same thing. In this view, the natural sciences are essentially studying the nature of God. This definition of God creates the philosophical problem that a universe with God and one without God are the same, other than the words used to describe it. Deism and panentheism assert that there is a God distinct from, or which extends beyond (either in time or in space or in some other way) the universe. These positions deny that God intervenes in the operation of the universe, including communicating with humans personally. The notion that God never intervenes or communicates with the universe, or may have evolved into the universe (as in pandeism), makes it difficult, if not by definition impossible, to distinguish between a universe with God and one without. The Ethics of Baruch Spinoza gave two demonstrations of the existence of God.[11] The God of Spinoza is uncaused by any external force and has no free will, it is not personal and not anthropomorphic. Debate about how theism should be argued In Christian faith, theologian and philosopher Thomas Aquinas made a distinction between: (a) preambles of faith and (b) articles of faith.[12] The preambles include alleged truths contained in revelation which are nevertheless demonstrable by reason, e.g., the immortality of the soul, the existence of God. The articles of faith, on the other hand, contain truths that cannot be proven or reached by reason alone and presuppose the truths of the preambles, e.g., in Christianity, the Holy Trinity, is not demonstrable and presupposes the existence of God. The argument that the existence of God can be known to all, even prior to exposure to any divine revelation, predates Christianity.[clarification needed] Paul the Apostle made this argument when he said that pagans were without excuse because "since the creation of the world God's invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made".[13] In this, Paul alludes to the proofs for a creator, later enunciated by Thomas Aquinas[14] and others, that had also been explored by the Greek philosophers. Another apologetical school of thought, including Dutch and American Reformed thinkers (such as Abraham Kuyper, Benjamin Warfield, and Herman Dooyeweerd), emerged in the late 1920s. This school was instituted by Cornelius Van Til, and came to be popularly called presuppositional apologetics (though Van Til felt "transcendental" would be a more accurate title). The main distinction between this approach and the more classical evidentialist approach is that the presuppositionalist denies any common ground between the believer and the non-believer, except that which the non-believer denies, namely, the assumption of the truth of the theistic worldview. In other words, presuppositionalists do not believe that the existence of God can be proven by appeal to raw, uninterpreted, or "brute" facts, which have the same (theoretical) meaning to people with fundamentally different worldviews, because they deny that such a condition is even possible. They claim that the only possible proof for the existence of God is that the very same belief is the necessary condition to the intelligibility of all other human experience and action. They attempt to prove the existence of God by means of appeal to the transcendental necessity of the belief—indirectly (by appeal to the unavowed presuppositions of the non-believer's worldview) rather than directly (by appeal to some form of common factuality). In practice this school uses what have come to be known as transcendental arguments. These arguments claim to demonstrate that all human experience and action (even the condition of unbelief, itself) is a proof for the existence of God, because God's existence is the necessary condition of their intelligibility. Protestant Christians note that the Christian faith teaches "salvation is by faith",[15] and that faith is reliance upon the faithfulness of God. The most extreme example of this position is called fideism, which holds that faith is simply the will to believe, and argues that if God's existence were rationally demonstrable, faith in its existence would become superfluous. Søren Kierkegaard argued that objective knowledge, such as 1+1=2, is unimportant to existence. If God could rationally be proven, his existence would be unimportant to humans.[citation needed] It is because God cannot rationally be proven that his existence is important to us. In The Justification of Knowledge, the Calvinist theologian Robert L. Reymond argues that believers should not attempt to prove the existence of God. Since he believes all such proofs are fundamentally unsound, believers should not place their confidence in them, much less resort to them in discussions with non-believers; rather, they should accept the content of revelation by faith. Reymond's position is similar to that of his mentor Gordon Clark, which holds that all worldviews are based on certain unprovable first premises (or, axioms), and therefore are ultimately unprovable. The Christian theist therefore must simply choose to start with Christianity rather than anything else, by a "leap of faith". This position is also sometimes called presuppositional apologetics, but should not be confused with the Van Tillian variety. THE HISTORICAL JESUS According to Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God as chronicled in the Bible's New Testament, and in most Christian denominations He is held to be God the Son, a prosopon (Person) of the Trinity of God. Christians believe him to be the messiah, or a saviour (giving him the title Christ), who was prophesied in the Bible's Old Testament. Through Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection, Christians believe that God offers humans salvation and eternal life,[1] with Jesus's death atoning for all sin, thus making humanity right with God. The commonly held belief among Christians is the phrase, "Jesus died for your sins," and thus they accept that salvation is only possible through him.[2] These teachings emphasize that as the Lamb of God, Jesus chose to suffer nailed to the cross at Calvary as a sign of his obedience to the will of God, as an "agent and servant of God".[3][4] Jesus's choice positions him as a man of obedience, in contrast to Adam's disobedience.[5] According to the New Testament, after God raised him from the dead,[6] Jesus ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father,[7] with his followers awaiting his return to Earth and God's subsequent Last Judgment.[8] According to the gospel accounts, Jesus was born of a virgin, instructed other Jews how to follow God (sometimes using parables), performed miracles and gathered disciples. Christians generally believe that this narrative is historically true. While there has been theological debate over the nature of Jesus, Trinitarian Christians believe that Jesus is the Logos, God incarnate (God in human form), God the Son, and "true God and true man"—fully divine and fully human. Jesus, having become fully human in all respects, suffered the pains and temptations of a mortal man, yet he did not sin.

Join us as we explore the enigmatic concept of infinity with Dr. Graham Oppy, delving into its philosophical implications and historical development. In this interview, we discuss the distinctions between potential and actual infinities, the different orders of infinity, and the nuances of cardinal and ordinal numbers. Dr. Oppy explains the differences between naive and axiomatic set theory, the role of paradoxes in understanding infinity, and how these concepts influence the philosophy of religion and our understanding of time. Whether you're a student of philosophy or a curious thinker, this conversation offers a profound insight into one of philosophy's most fascinating subjects.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/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy at Monash. In this interview, we talk about the people, ideas, and events that shaped Dr. Oppy and his journey. Graham Oppy's Monash Research Website: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy Graham Oppy's PhilPeople: https://philpeople.org/profiles/graham-oppy Graham Oppy's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Graham-Oppy/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AGraham+Oppy Great Thinkers Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmTeJWbeWyeN0JNAvBZJEzBB&si=e2HnkH4Y95hAikZy -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Research at Monash University, CEO of the Australasian Association of Philosophy, Chief Editor of the Australasian Philosophical Review, Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, and serves on the editorial boards of Philo, Philosopher's Compass, Religious Studies, and Sophia. He is one of the best known atheist thinkers in academia. You can buy "Atheism: the Basics" here.

From March 2015: Can God be proved by definition? That's the claim of the Ontological Argument for God's existence. Christian Philosopher Peter S Williams and sceptic philosopher Peter Millican from Oxford University explore the different versions of the argument. Williams defends the argument, Millican believes it is flawed. For Peter S Williams: www.peterswilliams.com Peter SW YouTube Playlist on the OA and Peter SW teaching on the argument For Peter Millican: http://www.millican.org/ and Graham Oppy's Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Ontological Arguments For Millican's 2011 debate with William Lane Craig Click here. • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

For this conversation, I am joined by Professor Graham Oppy and the host of 'Majesty of Reason' Joe Schmid. Together the three of us talk about philosophical atheism. Trying to uncover what atheism means, how it arose and how it's used within the field of Philosophy of Religion. You can find/follow Joe here: YouTube Website Twitter You can find/follow Graham: Twitter Monash University Page Resources mentioned in this conversation: Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel Theism and Atheism: Opposing Arguments in Philosophy Hume: Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion The Miracle of Theism by J.L. Mackie Atheism: The Basics by Graham Oppy ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You' to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn't be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email: whenbeliefdies@gmail.com _________Gear_________ Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm F1.4) HDMI Adapter (Cam Link 4K) Microphone (RØDE PodMic) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd gen) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Recording & Interview Software (Riverside FM) #philosophy #atheism #philosophyofreligion #podcast #deconstruction #agnostic #atheist #deconversion #exchristian #atheism #sceptic #skeptic #journey #christian #faith #religion 

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Dr. Graham Oppy joins me to discuss the Argument from Reason. We sketch out arguments from Balfour, C.S. Lewis, Hasker, Plantinga, Moreland, and more! Follow Dr. Oppy: https://twitter.com/oppygraham?lang=en Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. Before that, he did his undergraduate work in Melbourne and his graduate work at Princeton. Though Graham is best known as a philosopher of religion, he has also published on the philosophy of math, language, aesthetics, and more. In this episode, Robinson and Graham begin by discussing the nature of argument: What makes an argument successful? What's a good argument? How should we think about arguments in areas of deep disagreement? They then move on to a discussion of ontological arguments in the philosophy of religion, where one argues for the existence of god—or gods—without any prior assumptions. Ontological Arguments: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ontological-arguments/ Majesty of Reason: https://www.youtube.com/@MajestyofReason OUTLINE 00:00 In This Episode… 00:40 Introduction 05:04 Graham and the Philosophy of Religion 11:45 Arguments 14:12 What Makes a Good Argument? 38:00 How to Talk Around Deep Disagreement 48:23 How Arguments Vary Across Disciplines 56:13 Ontological Arguments for the Existence of God 01:31:29 Cosmological Arguments Robinson's Website: http://robinsonerhardt.com Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robinson-erhardt/support

At markets in the ancient world, silver-tongued magicians hawked their wares of amulets, cursed tablets and even spells. But Shaily Patel says early Christians developed the concept of divine miracle to distinguish themselves from magic. And: From 1968 to 2001, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood defined generations of childhoods. John Thompson says many of the life lessons Fred Rogers shared on the show embody principles of an ancient Chinese tradition known as daoism. Later in the show: Does God exist? We've all grappled with the question. In his latest book - Is There a God? A Debate - Kenny Pearce debates his colleague and avowed atheist, Graham Oppy, on the existence of God and the merits of believing in a higher being. Plus: Buddhism is widely-known as a peaceful tradition deeply committed to non-violence. But Christie Kilby says Buddhism actually has a lot to teach about warfare. She consults for the International Committee of the Red Cross, exploring connections between Buddhism and the laws of war.

Have you ever wondered why the Gospel writers included the details they did? Our guest this week on the Profile, Dr. Timothy McGrew, suggests that if we pay careful attention to the lesser details included by the authors of the Gospel accounts, we will see with greater clarity how the accounts interlock and compliment one another. These details offer but one further bit of evidence that the Gospel narratives are historically accurate and trustworthy.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Rhyne Putman: watchman.org/Ehrman Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Divine Hiddenness by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Hiddenness Tim McGrew and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss their book, Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, at the Atheist & Christian Book Club (YouTube): https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4Kbbs Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Visit TimothyMcGrew.com.FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org© Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

If we are to love those who are not Christians, as Jesus commands, one of the essential components of loving our neighbors is being able to listen to them with intent, compassion, and sincerity. Discussions and debates about God can quickly become heated. We often don't really listen to another person's position carefully, but only wait for opportunities to make our point or speak over them. Our guest this week and next on the Profile, philosopher, apologist and friend of Watchman Fellowship, Dr. Timothy McGrew, gives us his wisdom and insight from his many years of engaging skeptics and non-believers about the truth of the Christian faith. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Rhyne Putman: watchman.org/Ehrman  Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Divine Hiddenness by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/Hiddenness Tim McGrew and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss their book, Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, at the Atheist & Christian Book Club (YouTube): https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4Kbbs Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Visit TimothyMcGrew.com.FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org© Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

The title for this one is pretty self-explanatory. These are the top 10 Christian/Atheist debates that I think everyone should watch. #10 The Euthyphro Dilemma - Matt Flannagan vs Jason Thibodeau #9 From Necessary Being to God? | Dr. Graham Oppy & Dr. Rob Koons #8 Randal Rauser the Atheist vs. Joe Schmid the Theist (Devil's Advocate Debate) #7 Daniel Dennett vs Alvin Plantinga Debate REMASTERED #6 William Lane Craig v Erik Wielenberg | "God & Morality" | NC State - Feb 2018 #5 William Lane Craig vs Peter Millican: "Does God Exist?", Birmingham University, October 2011 #4 Is God Necessary for Morality? | William Lane Craig & Shelly Kagan at Columbia University #3 William Lane Craig and Sean Carroll | "God and Cosmology" | 2014 Greer Heard Forum #2 Russell-Copleston Debate on God's Existence (1948) #1 Does God Exist? William Lane Craig vs. Christopher Hitchens - Full Debate [HD] Honorable Mentions: Craig vs. Rosenberg Lennox vs. Dawkins Craig vs. Law Peoples vs. Ahmed Arbour vs. Oppy Rasmussen vs. Oppy Craig vs. Tooley Craig vs. Draper White vs. Ehrman Craig vs. Penrose Craig vs. Ludemann Miller vs. Cavin Feser vs. Oppy Special thanks to Joe Schmid from Majesty of Reason for giving feedback on earlier versions of the script.

I remember feeling like I might have reason to doubt if introduced to a really smart atheist, like a very accomplished scholar and philosopher, such as Graham Oppy. I don't feel that way anymore. Here's the debate I mentioned, between Graham Oppy and Ed Fesser. It's a very academic debate that will be quite difficult for most people to follow. My website: https://BibleThinker.org

In his Philosophy of Religion class at Huntington University, Dr. Tedla Woldayohnnes invited Dr. Joshua Sijuwade to present his essay, "Grounding and the Existence of God" with a response from Prof. Graham Oppy. Prof. William Hasker and Dr. Susana Gómez were also participants in the discussion. As for the format of this video, it opens with a 50-minute presentation from Dr. Sijuwade of his argument to the class, followed by a 50-minute dialogue between Sijuwade, Oppy, Hasker, and Gomez. Btw, sorry in advance for the poor quality of audio at times, Zoom certainly has its limits. In any case, please enjoy! Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-4EO4cXTjM Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

I'm joined by Dr. Kenny Pearce, a professor of philosophy at James Madison University in Virginia. In this interview he defends a cosmological argument he's developed. For more on this argument, check out Dr. Pearce's debate book with Dr. Graham Oppy titled, "Is There A God?" Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/There-Little-Debates-about-Questions/dp/0367243946 Link to Dr. Pearce's website: http://www.kennypearce.net/ Link to Patreon & PayPal: www.theanalyticchristian.com

On today's ID the Future biologist Michael Behe and Philosophy for the People host Pat Flynn conclude their conversation (posted by permission here) about some of the best objections to Behe's central case for intelligent design. One objection Behe and Flynn tackle in this episode: the idea of evolution overcoming the irreducible-complexity hurdle through co-option. That is, maybe the precursors to what would become one of today's molecular machines, such as the bacterial flagellum motor, co-opted simpler machines being used for other purposes, allowing evolution to build a bacterial flagellum motor one small step at a time over thousands or millions of generations, even though the completed bacterial flagellum ceases to function at all when just one of its many key parts Read More › Source

Today's ID the Future continues A Mousetrap for Darwin author Michael Behe's conversation with philosopher Pat Flynn, focused on some of the more substantive objections to Behe's case for intelligent design in biology. In this segment the pair discuss the bacterial flagellum, the cilium, and the blood clotting cascade, and tackle critiques from Alvin Plantinga, Graham Oppy, Russell Doolittle, Kenneth Miller, and others. This interview is posted here by permission of Pat Flynn. Source

Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.  Philolosophy for People Links/Resources Phil for People website: http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com  Phil for People on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople  Pat's Substack: https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/  Jim's Substack: https://substack.com/jdmadden  Pat's "pay what you want" courses: https://pftp.gumroad.com/  Jim's "pay what you want courses: https://jmadden.gumroad.com/  Philosophy for the People on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TI4Vcy8IPRHHPXRdqMpbG  Philosophy for the People on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophy-for-the-people/id1639532152

In this episode Dr Graham Oppy (naturalist) and Dr Bernardo Kastrup (idealist) discuss which theory best explains reality. ---- Support the channel by becoming a Patron: https://patreon.com/digitalgnosis Links to all my stuff: https://linktr.ee/digitalgnosis Tips - One-off PayPal donations welcome: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q7SGRS5855UEL

Dr. Mike Huemer is an agnostic and a world class philosopher. Yet he argues that we have immaterial, immortal souls. Dr. Graham Oppy is an atheist and also a world class philosopher. He argues that we do not have immaterial, immortal souls. We're gonna talk about it. If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkers_pensees/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parkers-pensees/support

The Big Conversation - Episode 4 | Season 4 Why do people convert to belief in God? Is it rational do so? Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean of Research at Monash University, Australia and a well-known atheist thinker and author. He engages with Guillaume Bignon a Christian philosopher from France whose book ‘Confessions of a French Atheist' tells the story of his adult conversion to Christianity. For bonus content e-book, updates and more shows sign up at  http://www.thebigconversation.show Take our survey! https://survey-star.net/oppy For Graham Oppy: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy For Guillaume Bignon: https://www.tyndale.com/p/confessions-of-a-french-atheist/9781496443021 The Big Conversation is a video series from Unbelievable? featuring world-class thinkers across the religious and non-religious community. Exploring science, faith, philosophy and what it means to be human. The Big Conversation is produced by Premier in partnership with John Templeton Foundation. • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this interview, I chatted with Graham Oppy! We talked about the purpose of a definition, and then how to define religion and atheism. -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dr. Craig and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss a unique argument for God's existence from mathematics.

In today's episode, I give you a taster of my course at the University of Lucerne on God, Freedom, and Evil. I run through some different theodicies related to the best possible world, soul-building, and free will. I also consider Graham Oppy's new logical problem of evil. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a senior fellow at the Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki. Scientific Adviser and Show Manager: Ema Sani (PhD, University of Glasgow) is a postdoctoral fellow in biology at the University of Edinburgh. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions. We Butter the Bread with Butter--Jump n' Run. Burn it Down--Kill Their Idols. rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

Perhaps you have heard skeptics say that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." What exactly does that mean? From where does it come? How can we as Christians intelligently respond to this claim when engaging our unbelieving friends and neighbors? On the second part of our discussion about David Hume with Christian philosopher Dr. Timothy McGrew, we unpack this popular phrase that Tim says is often "wielded like a talisman" in Christian/Atheist debates and discussions. We also unpack significant quotes from the second part of Hume's essay, Of Miracles. Tim provides more practical thought in how we can intelligently engage Hume and those who often cite him. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Scientism by and Luke Barnes and Daniel Ray: watchman.org/scientism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE  Tim McGrew Vs Peter Boghossian debate on the topic of Street Epistemology and the book, A Manual for Creating Atheists (YouTube):  http://bit.ly/TimMcGrew Tim McGrew and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss their book, Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, at the Atheist & Christian Book Club (YouTube): https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4Kbbs Additional Reading: Books mentioned in this episode include: William Adam: An Essay in Answer to Mr. Hume's Essay on Miracles (Third Edition) George Campbell: A Dissertation On Miracles: Containing an Examination of the Principles Advanced by David Hume in an Essay On Miracles John Douglas: The Criterion ; Or, Rules by which the True Miracles Recorded in the New Testament are Distinguished from the Spurious Miracles of Pagans and Papists Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org© Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

David Hume (1711 - 1776) penned what has arguably become one of the most widely quoted works against the possibility of miracles. Hume's essay, "Of Miracles," appears in his larger work, An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding. In this short essay, Hume tries to argue in such a way that virtually no evidence for a miracle would be sufficient to establish a claim that a miracle has taken place. On the next two editions of Apologetics Profile we speak with Christian philosopher Dr. Timothy McGrew about Hume's life and times and some of the weaknesses of Hume's arguments. Tim gives us helpful insights into the nature of Hume's thesis and helps us understand some of the more often cited quotations used by non-believers today who argue against the possibility of miracles. On part one we talk a little about Hume's life and times and get into part one of Hume's essay. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Atheism by Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Scientism by and Luke Barnes and Daniel Ray: watchman.org/scientism Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Street Epistemology by Daniel Ray: watchman.org/SE  Tim McGrew Vs Peter Boghossian debate on the topic of Street Epistemology and the book, A Manual for Creating Atheists (YouTube):  http://bit.ly/TimMcGrew Tim McGrew and atheist philosopher Graham Oppy discuss their book, Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, at the Atheist & Christian Book Club (YouTube): https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4Kbbs BONUS: Tim was also interviewed for one of our meetings of the Atheist & Christian Book Club (www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com) to respond to Bart Ehrman's book, Jesus Interrupted. You can watch that interview here: VIDEO -- Tim McGrew interview Part 1 (12-min.): https://vimeo.com/249968983 VIDEO -- Tim McGrew interview Part 2 (8-min.): https://vimeo.com/249969201 Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreeSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org© Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

How does theism fare against atheism in terms of the theoretical virtue of simplicity? Why should simpler theories be privileged? How does Kenny Pearce respond to Graham Oppy in their recent debate book? Is the fine-tuning argument relevant in these debates? Pat Flynn & Jim Madden join the show for an office hours crossover to discuss these topics and more.  The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others.   John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support   Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support  

Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.' Please visit our new website at http://www.philosophyforthepeople.com 

Is there a God? What contingency argument did Kenneth Pearce defend in a recent debate book with Graham Oppy? How does Pearce understand classical theism? Does theism explain more than atheism can? We cover these topics and more as we examine Dr. Kenneth Pearce's arguments in Is There a God?: A Debate. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook

Dr. Howard Resnick (Hridayananda dasa Goswami) and Dr. Graham Oppy debating philosophy relating to the problem of evil

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4KbbsWhat would you say to an atheist who says “I don't believe your God exists. I just believe in one less God than you do?” This is part two of our special two-part episode recorded live at our Atheist & Christian Book Club featuring guest authors Timothy McGrew, a Christian philosopher, and Graham Oppy, an atheist philosopher. McGrew continues the discussion and puts the question of "one less God than you" in context. McGrew shows us that there is much more at stake than just a mere belief in the non-existence of God. What are the implications, philosophically, theologically, historically, for denying the existence of the God of the Bible? We also discuss other philosophical theories about knowledge with McGrew and Oppy as we continue our focus on their contributions to the book Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy.In the book, Oppy admits that his atheistic account of the world is not a “persuasive argument; nonetheless, I think that it is a case that deserves serious consideration.” So come and hear the conclusion of the whole matter. Does Christian philosophy or does atheist philosophy best account for the universe and our place within it?Dr. Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. He is author of Ontological Arguments and Belief in God; Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity; Arguing about Gods; Reading Philosophy of Religion (with Michael Scott); The Best Argument Against God; Reinventing Philosophy of Religion: An Opinionated Introduction; and Describing Gods: An Investigation of Divine Attributes. He is editor of The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion and (with Nick Trakakis) The History of Western Philosophy of Religion.Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, edited by Paul M. Gould and Richard Brian Davis is available here: https://bit.ly/4ViewsBookThe Atheist & Christian Book Club meets both in person (Arlington, Texas) and online via Zoom. Learn more, watch past book clubs or to join the club: www.AtheistChristianBookClub.comWe are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

This podcast is also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2gGvCl4KbbsThis two part special edition of Apologetics Profile was recorded live at our Atheist & Christian Book Club, a monthly gathering of believers and skeptics respectfully discussing important book from both perspectives. Our guest authors were atheist philosopher Graham Oppy and Christian philosopher Timothy McGrew discussing their contributions to the book Four Views On Christianity and Philosophy.Dr. Oppy who defends the “Conflict view, arguing that philosophy is vastly superior as a way to truth and a way of life, and thus trumps Christianity.” Dr. Timothy McGrew argues for the “Convergence view that philosophy confirms Christianity and Christianity completes philosophy.” Come and hear a robust and civil discussion (and disagreement) about what philosophy best informs and explains the existence of the cosmos and our place within it.Dr. Graham Oppy is Professor of Philosophy at Monash University. He is author of Ontological Arguments and Belief in God; Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity; Arguing about Gods; Reading Philosophy of Religion (with Michael Scott); The Best Argument Against God; Reinventing Philosophy of Religion: An Opinionated Introduction; and Describing Gods: An Investigation of Divine Attributes. He is editor of The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy of Religion and (with Nick Trakakis) The History of Western Philosophy of Religion.Dr. Timothy McGrew is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University. He specializes in theory of knowledge, logic, probability theory, and the history and philosophy of science. He has published in numerous journals including Mind, The Monist, Analysis, Erkenntnis, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, and Philosophia Christi. His recent publications include the article on “Evidence” in The Routledge Companion to Epistemology, coauthorship of The Philosophy of Science: An Historical Anthology, coauthorship (with Lydia McGrew) of the article on “The Argument from Miracles” in The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology, and the article on “Miracles” for The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, edited by Paul M. Gould and Richard Brian Davis is available here: https://bit.ly/4ViewsBookThe Atheist & Christian Book Club meets both in person (Arlington, Texas) and online via Zoom. Learn more, watch past book clubs or to join the club: www.AtheistChristianBookClub.comWe are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Monday, 8 November 2021, 1 – 2pm An 'in conversation' event featuring Dr Kenneth Pearce (TCD), hosted by Professor Paul O'Grady (TCD). About Kenneth Pearce Kenneth Pearce is Ussher Assistant Professor in Berkeley Studies (Early Modern Philosophy) and Head of Philosophy in TCD. He is the author of Language and the Structure of Berkeley's World (Oxford University Press, 2017) and, together with Graham Oppy, Is There a God? A Debate (Routledge, 2021). He is also the author of numerous articles on early modern philosophy and on philosophy of religion.

Graham Oppy is a Professor of Philosophy at Monash. In this interview, I chat with Dr. Oppy about his views on the nature of arguments and simplicity, along with how these things apply to evaluating theism and atheism. Dr. Oppy's Profile: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/graham-oppy -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

The narrative theodicy is something that has caught my attention recently.In this discussion, Zac and I discuss Oppy's formulation of the POE and provide a brief discussion of the narrative theodicy and the soul-building theodicy. I hope you enjoy this discussion and if you want the entire video, check it out on Zac's channel Adherent Apologetics.--------------------------To check out more about my content feel free to go to my YouTube Channel Apologetics for All to access clips and extra discussions

Josh Yen (Apologetics for All) joins me to take a look at Graham Oppy's logical argument from evil. We provide our thoughts and objections. Apologetics for All: http://bit.ly/2L2SXbi Original Video: https://youtu.be/szPAw_R6RGA -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApolo... YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8j...

Naturalists, according to David Papinau, author of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on naturalism, urge “that reality is exhausted by nature, containing nothing ‘supernatural'.” Naturalism “has no very precise meaning in contemporary philosophy” beyond this, along with an emphasis on science as a means to understand the natural world. Naturalism is the view that there is only the natural world. I defend this simple conception of naturalism, ward off a few criticisms, and argue that there's a kind of parity between the terms “theism” and “naturalism.” In other words, if you don't have a problem with the term “theism,” you shouldn't have a problem with “naturalism.” Luke Roelofs - Combining Minds: How to Think about Composite Subjectivity Is God the Best Explanation of Things? A Dialogue - Joshua Rasmussen & Felipe Leon (this wasn't mentioned in the episode, but Leon does a wonderful job fleshing out “liberal naturalism” Graham Oppy - The Best Argument Against God Sean Carroll - Poetic Naturalism Galen Strawson - Real Naturalism William Lycan - Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction Naturalism - SEP / / /  linktr.ee/emersongreen YouTube Transcript  Rate the show on iTunes Support on Patreon here Listen to our sister show Counter Apologetics here Follow on Twitter @waldenpod and @OnPanpsychism / / /  a few elaborations of naturalism... “By ‘naturalism' I mean the view that the world contains a single basic type of stuff, whose behavior is governed by a single set of simple, general laws, and that these laws are those revealed by science. The most common version of naturalism among contemporary philosophers is physicalism, the view that the world is entirely made up of matter, and matter is exhaustively described by physics. But some philosophers reject physicalism, even while accepting naturalism, holding that matter is not exhaustively described by physics—there are fundamental aspects of matter that physics is blind to. In particular (they tend to say), there are certain things each of us can know about matter, such as that one particular portion of matter (the one between our ears) sometimes feels and thinks and experiences, which go beyond both what physics itself says and what can be deduced from any physical description, no matter how detailed. Because facts about my consciousness are left out by any purely physical descriptions, these ‘naturalistic anti-physicalists' infer that consciousness must be itself a fundamental feature of reality, no more derivable from physical properties than mass is derivable from charge.” Luke Roelofs “Naturalism is a philosophy according to which there is only one world -- the natural world, which exhibits unbroken patterns (the laws of nature), and which we can learn about through hypothesis testing and observation. In particular, there is no supernatural world -- no gods, no spirits, no transcendent meanings. I like to talk about a particular approach to naturalism, which can be thought of as Poetic. By that I mean to emphasize that, while there is only one world, there are many ways of talking about the world. "Ways of talking" shouldn't be underestimated; they can otherwise be labeled "theories" or "models" or "vocabularies" or "stories," and if a particular way of talking turns out to be sufficiently accurate and useful, the elements in its corresponding vocabulary deserve to be called real.” Sean Carroll “Naturalism says that causal reality is natural reality: the domain of causes is nothing more nor less than the natural world. Atheism says that there are no gods; in consequence, atheism says that there is no God. Naturalism entails atheism: if causal reality is natural reality, then there is no (supernatural) cause of natural reality, and, in particular, there is no God. But atheism does not entail naturalism: to deny that there are gods is not to insist that causal reality is natural reality. . . . Supernaturalism says that causal reality outstrips natural reality: there are supernatural causes. . . . This ‘minimal' conception of naturalism relies on a prior understanding of the distinction between the natural and the supernatural (as did our ‘minimal' conception of theism). We shall proceed on the assumption that we do understand this distinction well enough. If we come to have doubts about whether we do understand this distinction well enough, then we can return to give it more careful consideration. ‘Minimal naturalism' admits of elaboration in many different – mutually inconsistent – ways. Any suitably elaborated naturalism will hold that some features of the natural world are primitive – not susceptible of further explanation – whereas other features of the natural world are fully explained in terms of those primitive features. Thus, for example, some naturalists suppose that all of the primitive features of the natural world are physical features – i.e. features that lie in the proper domain of the discipline of physics. Other naturalists suppose that there are features of the natural world . . . that cannot be fully explained in terms of the fundamental physical properties. The key point to note is that all naturalists suppose that there are no supernatural causal properties…” Graham Oppy

Theology was crowned the queen of sciences by Thomas Aquinas. In this second part we look at whether philosophy trumps theology by the magisterial use of reason or whether theology reigns as king over philosophy. Unpacking this question is none other than Dr. William Lane Craig, one of the world's leading philosopher and theologian. Dr. Craig expounds on what it takes for a philosopher to become a theologian, what are the different branches of theology and much more! He also responds to objections against philosophy raised by prominent Christian radio hosts. Tying it all at the end is Dr. Craig's reply to a question sent in by the legendary Dr. Alexander Pruss! You can't afford to miss this episode!!Chapter markers: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Dr. Craig's work update on Systematic Theology 03:25 What do mean by theology? 06:43 Are Alexander Pruss, Graham Oppy and Alvin Plantinga theologians? 08:38 The emergence of 'Analytical Theology' 11:33 Why did Aquinas say theology is the queen of sciences? 13:04 Todd Friel and Phil Johnson raise objections to Dr. Craig 15:13 Is it unchristian to say that 'I'm reasonably certain that Jesus was born of a virgin'?18:06 What are is the magisterial and ministerial use of reason? 18:58 Is it 'Scripture vs reason' or 'Scripture vs my reasoning'? 21:41 Can the ministerial use of reason be misconstrued? 23:46 'Jan loves me' vs 'It's highly probable that Jan loves me' 28:28 Are Plantinga and Craig poor philosophers because of their theological commitment?30:06 Possible objection from philosophy of time against Unitarianism? 33:16 Can we use scientific evidence about the beginning of time? 36:11 Dr. Craig replies to Dr. Alexander Pruss' question 43:59 Outro Links and citation:(Podcast) Check out part one ‘Ep #52- Is Philosophy Inferior To Science? (ft. Kenneth Samples)' (https://saftpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1034671/8757061-ep-52-is-philosophy-inferior-to-science-ft-kenneth-samples)(Website) Dr. Craig's website (http://www.reasonablefaith.org)(Video) Watch the entire clip on Wretched Radio: ‘William Lane Craig: uh oh'  (parts from 1:35-2:45 and 5:43-5:55 were used in our episode) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aos-PWfs9aE)(Video) Check out Dr. Craig's Sunday Bible class ‘Defenders' on doctrine and apologetics to learn systematically about Scripture and God in depth (https://www.youtube.com/user/ReasonableFaithOrg/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=4)Interested to join our voluntary team as Graphic Designer? Reach out to us at ankit@saftapologetics.comWatch the video podcast here (https://youtu.be/eEEg9zipbIs)Equipping the believer defend their faith anytime, anywhere. Our vision is to do so beyond all language barriers in India and beyond!SAFT Apologetics stands for Seeking Answers Finding Truth and was formed off inspiration from the late Nabeel Qureshi's autobiography that captured his life journey where he followed truth where it led him. We too aim to be a beacon emulating his life's commitment towards following truth wherever it leads us.Website: https://www.saftapologetics.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saftapologetics/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saftapologetics/Newsletter: http://www.sendfox.com/saftapologeticsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/saftapologetics/Is there a question that you would like to share with us?Send us your questions, suggestions and queries at: info@saftapologetics.com

"The Problem of Heaven" is an argument against a perfect being based on the Christian belief that there is necessarily no evil in heaven. It has been defended by the atheist philosopher Dr. Graham Oppy. In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Kevin Timpe, a professor of philosophy at Calvin College. He will offer four responses to Oppy's argument. For more on Dr. Timpe, visit his website linked below. https://kevintimpe.com/ Please consider supporting me on patreon. Go to http://www.patreon.com/theanalyticchristian For more resources on Christian Philosophy and Theology go to http://www.theanalyticchristian.com

In this episode I interview atheist philosopher of religion, Graham Oppy, and we discuss his unique approach to the field.

Dr. Oppy discusses his life and journey from a religious family as a child to his atheism. He shares how he landed in Philosophy of Religion and a few Philosophical Stances. I was honored to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Oppy. He is a humble gentleman and I have been a fan of his for years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brutefacts/support

The Atheist & Christian Book Club is an outreach of Watchman Fellowship, the parent ministry of Apologetics Profile. It is a monthly gathering of believers and skeptics respectfully discussing important books from both perspectives. In this special edition of Apologetics Profile, Kirby Anderson of Probe ministries interviews Christian apologist James Walker and atheist apologist Bill Kluck about this unique book club they founded in 2017. The interview originally aired on Point of View, an international syndicated radio program carried on 265 stations with an audience of about 1 million. Watchman staff apologist, Daniel Ray who helps facilitate the book club, was also interviewed. What Happens at the Club? Each month between 25 to 60 athesits and Christians share a meal together and then discuss important books alternating each month between an athiest book and a Christian book. Usually the author of the book is present to discuss the book or is avaialble by video conferencing to provide additional insight and take questions from the club. Since the pandemic, the club has been moved online to Zoom where the membership has grown to include particiapants as far away as India and Africa. Atheist and agnostic authors who have joined the club to discuss their books include: Michael Ruse, Graham Oppy, Richard Carrier, Robert Price, Aron Ra, David Fitzgerald, John Loftus, Seth Andrews, Steve McRae, Sasha Sagan (daughter of the late Carl Sagan), Jim Hall, Ken Daniels, and David Madison. Christian authors who have joined the club to discuss their books include: Gary Habermas, Paul Copan, Tim McGrew, Craig Keener, Frank Turek, Sean McDowell, Travis Dickenson, Melissa Cain Travis, J. Warner Wallace, Holly Ordway, Michael Bird, Craig Evans, Justin Brierley and Hugh Ross. Check out the links below to join the club online via Zoom. Related Links Learn more about the Atheist & Christian Book Club, Point of View and Probe Ministries: Atheist & Christian Book Club: AtheistChristianBookClub.com Next Month's Book Club: AtheistChristianBookClub.com/Next-Meeting Watch Previous Clubs: atheistchristianbookclub.com/previous-meetings Book Club Facebook Page: Facebook.com/AtheistChristianBookClub Point of View: www.PointOfView.net Probe Ministry: Probe.org Additional Resources FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give. Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman FellowshipFor more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

An atheist and Christian philosopher conclude their discussion

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 1:20 [Kalam Cosmological Argument] When using the Kalam Cosmological Argument, how can I convince skeptics that this argument should lead to belief in the God of the Bible specifically, and not just "a creator" in general? 2. 7:58 [About the Antichrist, Antiochus, & Daniel] Is there any biblical support for the idea that Daniel 11: 36-45 is talking about the antichrist instead of Antiochus IV? 3. 16:08 [Old Ages in Genesis – Literal?] How do you address the advanced ages found in the book of Genesis? My wife and I were discussing this last night. She takes them literally, while I view them more symbolically. How do you view it? 4. 23:15 [Is Tradition as Authoritative as Scripture?] I was speaking with Orthodox Christian friends about tradition, and they said John 21: 24-25 was the best example of the Bible mentioning oral tradition as being as authoritative as itself. Thoughts? 5. 27:52 [Mark & Revelation – Passage Comparison] Are Mark 13: 24-27 and Revelation 6: 12-17 describing the same event? 6. 31:37 [How to Tell when Scripture Directly Applies] How do we determine the difference between text in the Bible that only relates to the cultural context of the time vs. text that is trans-cultural and relevant for all time? 7. 37:41 [“The Restrainer” / Eschatology] When the restrainer is removed, will non-believers lose their compassion and morals? (See 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7) 8. 41:40 [Should Atheist Philosophers Shake our Faith?] Are you ever shaken by why there are brilliant philosophers of religion, like Graham Oppy, who are atheists? I sometimes feel like I must be missing something. 9. 48:39 [The “Sinner's Prayer”] I was wondering, what is a good alternative to the “sinners prayer”? How should we lead someone to salvation? 10. 49:46 [Molinism, Free Will, Circumstances] In Molinism (or your soteriology), is people's choice to believe only dependent upon the circumstances God places them in? If so, why doesn't God make circumstances that makes everyone believe? 11. 53:44 [Difficult Passages – Deut. 22, Rape] A friend of mine points to the law on women and rape in Deuteronomy 22: 23-24 as an example of "flawed teaching" in the Bible. How should we understand this verse? 12. 59:19 [What is the point of the book of Esther?] Why is Esther in the Bible? I see no moral purpose, no mention of God anywhere, and the last two chapters have dangerous implications. 13. 1:04:02 [The Significance/Importance of Baptism] A friend who is a recent Christian hasn't chosen to be baptized yet. He seems to not understand the importance of baptism. How can I explain the importance of baptism without being pushy? Ultimately, it's his decision. 14. 1:06:57 [What does it Mean to "Wait on the Lord"?] What does it mean to "wait on the Lord," and how (in general) would you counsel someone who's in that season? 15. 1:08:53 [How to Differentiate between Our Mind and the HS] Can you speak to how to tell the difference between the Spirit burdening your heart & just being obsessive about something? A friend broke contact with me during great pain a long time ago, and I still worry. 16. 1:12:54 [Is it O.K. to Accept a Trial Instead of Praying?] My unborn baby has a serious birth defect. Several friends are praying for a miracle. Is it o.k. if we don't? I do believe God could heal that way, but I'm just trying to live with what's real right now. 17. 1:15:45 [1 Corinthians 5: 11, Family Gatherings] What is your perspective on the application of the “Do not even eat with them…” passage when it comes to family (1 Corinthians 5: 11)? Do you think this includes not going to family gatherings? 18. 1:19:48 [How to Help Someone who Doesn't “Walk the Talk”] How do I talk to my wife, who believes in Jesus & prays “In Jesus Name, Amen,” but doesn't read the Bible or know the true meaning & story behind Jesus Christ? Her lifestyle doesn't add up with the script. 19. 1:21:10 [Do Politics Bel

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 1:20 [Kalam Cosmological Argument] When using the Kalam Cosmological Argument, how can I convince skeptics that this argument should lead to belief in the God of the Bible specifically, and not just "a creator" in general? 2. 7:58 [About the Antichrist, Antiochus, & Daniel] Is there any biblical support for the idea that Daniel 11: 36-45 is talking about the antichrist instead of Antiochus IV? 3. 16:08 [Old Ages in Genesis – Literal?] How do you address the advanced ages found in the book of Genesis? My wife and I were discussing this last night. She takes them literally, while I view them more symbolically. How do you view it? 4. 23:15 [Is Tradition as Authoritative as Scripture?] I was speaking with Orthodox Christian friends about tradition, and they said John 21: 24-25 was the best example of the Bible mentioning oral tradition as being as authoritative as itself. Thoughts? 5. 27:52 [Mark & Revelation – Passage Comparison] Are Mark 13: 24-27 and Revelation 6: 12-17 describing the same event? 6. 31:37 [How to Tell when Scripture Directly Applies] How do we determine the difference between text in the Bible that only relates to the cultural context of the time vs. text that is trans-cultural and relevant for all time? 7. 37:41 [“The Restrainer” / Eschatology] When the restrainer is removed, will non-believers lose their compassion and morals? (See 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7) 8. 41:40 [Should Atheist Philosophers Shake our Faith?] Are you ever shaken by why there are brilliant philosophers of religion, like Graham Oppy, who are atheists? I sometimes feel like I must be missing something. 9. 48:39 [The “Sinner’s Prayer”] I was wondering, what is a good alternative to the “sinners prayer”? How should we lead someone to salvation? 10. 49:46 [Molinism, Free Will, Circumstances] In Molinism (or your soteriology), is people's choice to believe only dependent upon the circumstances God places them in? If so, why doesn't God make circumstances that makes everyone believe? 11. 53:44 [Difficult Passages – Deut. 22, Rape] A friend of mine points to the law on women and rape in Deuteronomy 22: 23-24 as an example of "flawed teaching" in the Bible. How should we understand this verse? 12. 59:19 [What is the point of the book of Esther?] Why is Esther in the Bible? I see no moral purpose, no mention of God anywhere, and the last two chapters have dangerous implications. 13. 1:04:02 [The Significance/Importance of Baptism] A friend who is a recent Christian hasn’t chosen to be baptized yet. He seems to not understand the importance of baptism. How can I explain the importance of baptism without being pushy? Ultimately, it’s his decision. 14. 1:06:57 [What does it Mean to "Wait on the Lord"?] What does it mean to "wait on the Lord," and how (in general) would you counsel someone who's in that season? 15. 1:08:53 [How to Differentiate between Our Mind and the HS] Can you speak to how to tell the difference between the Spirit burdening your heart & just being obsessive about something? A friend broke contact with me during great pain a long time ago, and I still worry. 16. 1:12:54 [Is it O.K. to Accept a Trial Instead of Praying?] My unborn baby has a serious birth defect. Several friends are praying for a miracle. Is it o.k. if we don't? I do believe God could heal that way, but I'm just trying to live with what's real right now. 17. 1:15:45 [1 Corinthians 5: 11, Family Gatherings] What is your perspective on the application of the “Do not even eat with them…” passage when it comes to family (1 Corinthians 5: 11)? Do you think this includes not going to family gatherings? 18. 1:19:48 [How to Help Someone who Doesn’t “Walk the Talk”] How do I talk to my wife, who believes in Jesus & prays “In Jesus Name, Amen,” but doesn’t read the Bible or know the true meaning & story behind Jesus Christ? Her lifestyle doesn’t add up with the script. 19. 1:21:10 [Do Politics Belong in the Pulpit?] Do politics belong in the pulpit? I 100% disagree with politics being in the pulpit for various reasons, but I wanted your opinion also. 20. 1:26:12 [How to Respect an Atheist Husband while Obeying God] I was saved last year, and my husband is still an atheist. He doesn't want me sharing Jesus with our daughter because he thinks she'll "think he's going to hell." How do I balance my faith and my respect for him? Helping you learn to think biblically about everything, because the Bible is more brilliant, beautiful and life-changing than most of us have realized. Every Friday at 1pm PT

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 1:20 [Kalam Cosmological Argument] When using the Kalam Cosmological Argument, how can I convince skeptics that this argument should lead to belief in the God of the Bible specifically, and not just "a creator" in general? 2. 7:58 [About the Antichrist, Antiochus, & Daniel] Is there any biblical support for the idea that Daniel 11: 36-45 is talking about the antichrist instead of Antiochus IV? 3. 16:08 [Old Ages in Genesis – Literal?] How do you address the advanced ages found in the book of Genesis? My wife and I were discussing this last night. She takes them literally, while I view them more symbolically. How do you view it? 4. 23:15 [Is Tradition as Authoritative as Scripture?] I was speaking with Orthodox Christian friends about tradition, and they said John 21: 24-25 was the best example of the Bible mentioning oral tradition as being as authoritative as itself. Thoughts? 5. 27:52 [Mark & Revelation – Passage Comparison] Are Mark 13: 24-27 and Revelation 6: 12-17 describing the same event? 6. 31:37 [How to Tell when Scripture Directly Applies] How do we determine the difference between text in the Bible that only relates to the cultural context of the time vs. text that is trans-cultural and relevant for all time? 7. 37:41 [“The Restrainer” / Eschatology] When the restrainer is removed, will non-believers lose their compassion and morals? (See 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7) 8. 41:40 [Should Atheist Philosophers Shake our Faith?] Are you ever shaken by why there are brilliant philosophers of religion, like Graham Oppy, who are atheists? I sometimes feel like I must be missing something. 9. 48:39 [The “Sinner’s Prayer”] I was wondering, what is a good alternative to the “sinners prayer”? How should we lead someone to salvation? 10. 49:46 [Molinism, Free Will, Circumstances] In Molinism (or your soteriology), is people's choice to believe only dependent upon the circumstances God places them in? If so, why doesn't God make circumstances that makes everyone believe? 11. 53:44 [Difficult Passages – Deut. 22, Rape] A friend of mine points to the law on women and rape in Deuteronomy 22: 23-24 as an example of "flawed teaching" in the Bible. How should we understand this verse? 12. 59:19 [What is the point of the book of Esther?] Why is Esther in the Bible? I see no moral purpose, no mention of God anywhere, and the last two chapters have dangerous implications. 13. 1:04:02 [The Significance/Importance of Baptism] A friend who is a recent Christian hasn’t chosen to be baptized yet. He seems to not understand the importance of baptism. How can I explain the importance of baptism without being pushy? Ultimately, it’s his decision. 14. 1:06:57 [What does it Mean to "Wait on the Lord"?] What does it mean to "wait on the Lord," and how (in general) would you counsel someone who's in that season? 15. 1:08:53 [How to Differentiate between Our Mind and the HS] Can you speak to how to tell the difference between the Spirit burdening your heart & just being obsessive about something? A friend broke contact with me during great pain a long time ago, and I still worry. 16. 1:12:54 [Is it O.K. to Accept a Trial Instead of Praying?] My unborn baby has a serious birth defect. Several friends are praying for a miracle. Is it o.k. if we don't? I do believe God could heal that way, but I'm just trying to live with what's real right now. 17. 1:15:45 [1 Corinthians 5: 11, Family Gatherings] What is your perspective on the application of the “Do not even eat with them…” passage when it comes to family (1 Corinthians 5: 11)? Do you think this includes not going to family gatherings? 18. 1:19:48 [How to Help Someone who Doesn’t “Walk the Talk”] How do I talk to my wife, who believes in Jesus & prays “In Jesus Name, Amen,” but doesn’t read the Bible or know the true meaning & story behind Jesus Christ? Her lifestyle doesn’t add up with the script. 19. 1:21:10 [Do Politics Bel

An atheist and Christian philosopher discuss

Listeners ask about atheist philosopher Graham Oppy, the Atonement, and why debates are important.

This week Sam is joined by Dr Graham Oppy. Graham is an Australian philosopher whose main area of research is the philosophy of religion. In this episode, we talk about philosophy, theology, spirituality, purpose, reason, value, atheism and naturalism. You can find/follow Graham: Twitter Email: Graham.Oppy@monash.edu I did my best to list the resources mentioned by Graham in this episode: Autobiography Bertrand Russell The Portable Nietzsche Joe Schmid (Majesty of Reason) My episode with Joe Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Dr Oppy's books: Arguing about Gods Atheism: The Basics Naturalism and Religion: A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation The Best Argument against God Reinventing Philosophy of Religion: An Opinionated Introduction Your support on Patreon enables us to cover the costs of running this show and look to the future to make things even better as we build upon what we already have in the works. Please take a look and consider giving.

Dr. Andrew Loke recently wrote an academic-level book defending the Kalam Cosmological Argument. In this video, Dr. Graham Oppy discusses the merits of the Kalam with Dr. Loke. Is the Kalam sound? Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NrTv-Durc Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

Today we have a debate between Ben Arbour and Graham Oppy on the Ontological Argument and whether or not it is a good argument for the existence of God. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udxfuPgq4TY Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

In this live debate, Dr. Ed Feser and Dr. Graham Oppy discuss whether there are any good arguments for God. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-80lQOlNOs&t=103s Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

In this live discussion, Dr. Graham Oppy engages Dr. Ed Feser on his book "Five Proofs of the Existence of God." Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoVDutpB4Cw Link to Feser's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1621641333/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1621641333&linkCode=as2&tag=cc08b9-20&linkId=45b66369712eab68d3a3d658eebef10c Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

Can God exist if the world is filled with suffering? And are there compelling arguments for or against God's existence? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/braininavat  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12490350/ Thumbnail Art: Terry Gilliam from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

On this episode, we have two professional philosophers Graham Oppy and Josh Rasmussen coming together to give us their best explanations for the origins of reality. Link to the YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sVvxZk--qs Our Website: www.capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity.com

In this livestream, Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Graham Oppy discuss whether the applicability of math to the universe is best explained by Theism. Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/8WE1y00bwCU Dr. Craig's website: https://www.reasonablefaith.org Dr. Oppy's website: https://philpeople.org/profiles/graham-oppy Our Website: http://capturingchristianity.com Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/capturingchristianity

We define our terms, address Graham Oppy’s claim that igtheism is self-defeating, discuss logical positivism and its relationship with igtheism, and present an igtheist divine hiddenness argument. Listen to our sister show, Walden Pod here Rate the show on iTunes here Support on Patreon here Subscribe to CA and Walden Pod on YouTube here Transcripts … Continue reading CA75 The Incoherence of God (pt. II) →

En este episodio, seguimos con el análisis profundo sobre la necesidad del Ser Subsustente, propuesto por el filósofo Tomás de Aquino en su tercera vía para la demostración de la existencia de Dios. Analizo la cadena de dependencia ontológica circular desde el punto de vista metafísico, por ejemplo la que cita Graham Oppy en su libro Arguing about Gods, y también desde la perspectiva astrofísica en la teoría del universo cíclico, citando principalmente al filósofo William Lane Craig y su libro Reasonable Faith. ================================================================== ¡Déjame un mensaje en Anchor®! https://anchor.fm/SublimePodcast

I met Steve McRae on YouTube when I was looking for videos with Graham Oppy. Steve considers himself an agnostic, but he does not consider himself an atheist. We discuss science, philosophy, and religion. It was a lot of fun.

A recent guest, "Philo Theism", recommended that I interview Graham Oppy, so I reached out by email. I was delighted that he was willing to be my guest. We discussed his worldview and locked horns over the issue of free-will. It was a fun chat.

Are you a theist, an atheist, an agnostic, or an innocent?

In this episode the Real Atheologians interview philosopher Dr. Graham Oppy.  We discuss the Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism, defining naturalism, the Modal Ontological Argument, and a number of issues in contemporary philosophy of religion.

Graham Oppy Reviews Dr. Craig’s Book

In this episode, Alex talks to Prof. Graham Oppy (University of Monash) about logical problems of evil. The disussion centres around Graham's forthcoming paper in the Cambridge Companion to the Problem of Evil, edited by Chad Meister and Paul Moser. Find out more about Graham here: http://profiles.arts.monash.edu.au/graham-oppy/publications/  

Do Christian claims clash with Philosophy?

Merry Christmas! This episode we complete the interview with philosopher of religion Graham Oppy. For more information, visit www.freedthinkerpodcast.blogspot.com Enjoy the show!

In this episode of the show I start part 1 of a discussion that I had with renowned atheist philosopher of religion Dr. Graham Oppy on some of his work within the field. I hope you all enjoy the discussion.

For this second episode of the show, the issue of philosophy of religion is under discussion with Dr. Graham Oppy. What is philosophy of religion and why should non-believers, or any of us, care? Is it just a fancy brand of Christian apologetics or is there perhaps more to it? Dr. Oppy is a well-known Read More The post AA002 – Why Philosophy of Religion? with Graham Oppy appeared first on Godless Haven.

Host: Karen Stollznow Warren Bonett is a skeptic, author and an independent bookseller. Warren wanted to become actively involved in critical thinking without joining an organization or becoming an –ism, so he opened "Embiggen Books". This is a unique store specializing in skeptical and science titles... right in the middle of a New Age township. He has been told that his store has "great feng shui." In this interview with Karen Stollznow, Warren recommends books for those who are new to skepticism, and suggests titles to introduce children to science and critical thinking. Warren is also a bookseller who has edited a book. He is editor and contributor to The Australian Book of Atheism. This project includes 32 essays about religion and secularism written by pre-eminent Australian atheist, rationalist, humanist, and skeptic thinkers, including Russell Blackford, Tim Minchin, Graham Oppy, Robyn Williams, and Martin Bridgstock. Its blurb states that the book "showcases the unique character of Australian atheism." Warren tells us exactly what is unique about atheism in Australia, and discusses the issues that are specific to Australian society.

I interview Graham Oppy about the current state of philosophical atheism.

I interview Graham Oppy about the current state of philosophical atheism.