Could Physicalism EVER Explain Consciousness? w/ Ralph Stefan Weir
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir examines the claims of hard materialist atheists and the idea that consciousness could, in fact, have 'bubbled up' from or 'dropped out' of Phy...
6 Des 20246min
Theological Trends to De-emphasise the Soul w/ Ralph Stefan Weir
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher Ralph Stefan Weir explores the reality that over the last 50 years, we've seen a shift in New Testament study toward theologians' wanting to play down the notion...
3 Des 202410min
Stoicism Explored: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Life | William B. Irvine | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #22
🔍 Overview: This episode with Professor William B. Irvine explores Stoicism's roots in Ancient Greece and Rome, explores its connection to religion and psychology, and discusses how Stoic principles ...
29 Nov 20241h 32min
Stoic Tests: Turning Life's Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth w/ William B. Irvine
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explains the Stoic practice of viewing life's setbacks as tests the mythical Stoic gods assign to evaluate how we respond. Regardless of one's ...
26 Nov 20247min
William B. Irvine on Stoic Negative Visualisation and the Art of Gratitude
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine delves into the Stoic practice of negative visualisation, a technique developed to help individuals appreciate what they have by imagining its ...
22 Nov 20246min
The Role of the Gods in Stoicism and Ancient Thought w/ William B. Irvine
🔍 Overview: In this clip, philosopher William B. Irvine explores the use of gods within Stoic philosophy and their broader role throughout ancient history. He discusses how the concept of a 'god' may...
19 Nov 20247min
The Improbability Principle: Unravelling the Odds | David J. Hand | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #21
🔍 Overview: In this episode, Professor David J. Hand delves into the intriguing world of probability and chance, revealing how seemingly rare and improbable events are actually quite common, and how ...
15 Nov 20241h 18min
Probability and Outrageous Events: David J. Hand on The Law of Truly Large Numbers
🔍 Overview: In this clip, statistician David J. Hand delves into 'The Law of Truly Large Numbers,' which posits that any seemingly outrageous event is likely to occur given enough opportunities. He c...
12 Nov 202410min
