Brian Besong returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss moral epistemology (how to know right from wrong), making the case against moral skepticism and for traditional natural law. Brian is the author of Introduction to Ethics. How to Know Right From Wrong Related Episodes Dr. Brian Besong on Traditional Natural Law, Trolley Problems, and […]
Can Someone Deny the Principle of Non-Contradiction?
Can Someone Deny the Principle of Non-Contradiction? Traditionally it has been understood that the principle of non-contradiction (i.e. that something cannot both be and not be under the same aspect; positively stated: that A is A, and not not-A) cannot be demonstrated directly but only defended indirectly by showing the consequences of its denial are […]
Does God Know He Is Not a Brain In a Vat?
Does God Know He Is Not a Brain In a Vat? There is the question of if and how God knows he is not a brain in a vat. The answer is yes, God knows that he is not a brain in a vat; however, the more interesting question is how. We can know God […]
Mind and World: What Is The Connection? w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim to discuss the connection of mind and world. Mind and World: What Is The Connection? Related Episodes The Problem of Evil w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe […]
Exploring Epistemology and Evolutionary Debunking Arguments w/ Dr. Tomas Bogardus
In this episode, Pat and Jim are joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss his paper on explanationism (= knowledge is believing something because it is true) and how that applies to common “else-where/else-when” debunking arguments, either with regard to religious or moral beliefs. Along the way is some discussion of the evolutionary argument against […]