Most of us strongly assume that knowing is valuable. Moreover, that it is valuable to come to truth truth apart from instances of luck. Why? Can we give a good philosophical accounts of this? Dr. Fuqua argues we can, in his recent article "Proper Functionalism, Perfectionism, and the Epistemic Value Problem." That is what we discuss today!

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Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to deepen your understanding, this video is your guide to tackling philosophical texts with confidence. In this episode, Pat offers tips on everything from having the right mindset when engaging philosophical texts to practical approaches for absorbing the most from them.

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Dive into the ancient wisdom of Aristotle as we unravel the mysteries of existence with his theory of the Four Causes. In this brief (but hopefully enlightening!) video, we'll explore the fundamental questions that have captivated thinkers for centuries: What is the essence of being? Why do things occur the way they do? Aristotle's answers lie in his Four Causes – Material, Formal, Efficient, and Final. These causes offer a timeless framework that has shaped philosophical thought and our understanding of the world around us. Don't forget to hit 'Like' if you find Aristotle as fascinating as we do, and 'Comment' with your thoughts or questions to join the conversation. Finally, if you're eager for more philosophical explorations, make sure to 'Subscribe' to our channel and turn on notifications to never miss a discussion.

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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss the (surprising) harmonies between Thomism and Kantianism concerning theories of knowledge and mind-world relations.

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In today's episode, we examine the two-sense theory of existence, and confront one of the paradoxes purported to afflict the commonsense view of existence, where existence is taken to be attribute of individuals. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, or the next philosophical enigma you want us to unravel.

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Pat and Jim discuss William James' essay Human Immortality: Two Supposed Objections to the Doctrine.

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Pat is joined by Dr. Mark Spencer and Fr. Matthew Kirby to discuss their recent paper The One Has the Many: A Further Synthesis of Aquinas, Scotus, and Palamas.

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Pat is joined by Fr. Irenaeus for an introductory conversation on Thomistic philosophy and its modern day relevance. Check out Aquinas 101 at https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute...

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In today's episode, Dr. Daniel Vecchio engages ChatGPT in a measured and insightful discussion about his version of Anselm's Ontological Argument. Who says that calm and composed conversations can't be deeply enriching?

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