Pat Flynn and Jim Madden summarize Book 1 of Plato’s Republic, share their thoughts and commentary, and invite questions from the audience. Topics covered include the definition of justice, the opportunities that come with old age, and the historical context in which The Republic is situated. Plato’s The Republic | Book 1: Summary, Commentary, and […]
Using Retorsion to Refute Relativism and Skepticism
Using Retorsion to Refute Relativism and Skepticism Note: this post originally appeared on my Substack. Retorsion is a philosophical technique used to remind us of the fact that reason (intellect) is always poised toward truth: that it is impossible to think otherwise and that any act – even the act of remaining silent (which is […]
Why The First Cause Must Be Pure Actuality (= God) w/ Dr. Rob Koons
Dr. Rob Koons returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss some of the recent work he’s done on “bridging the gap” from first cause to God (or what is commonly referred to as Stage 2 of the cosmological argument). Dr. Koons offers three distinct but interlocking considerations, incorporating insights from Aristotle and St. Thomas. […]
The Self-Learners Guide to Philosophy
Join Pat Flynn as he discusses how to get started with philosophy and offers reading recommendations for logic, metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and more! The Self-Leaners Guide to Philosophy Recommended books/reading include: How to Read a Book (Mortimer Adler) The Republic (Plato) Nichomachean Ethics (Aristotle) Letters of Seneca (Seneca) The One and the Many (Norris Clarke) […]
Philosophy with Pat Flynn | An Interview on The Muscle for Life Podcast
My recent conversation with Mike Matthews on his Muscle for Life podcast is now available. It was a wonderfully schizophrenic chat covering everything from contemporary political issues to the problem of evil.