108 episodes

Philosophy for the People’s mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, discussions with expert guests, our own open-ended philosophical discussions of issues and thinkers, live question and answer opportunities, in depth lecture courses, and our own articles and book-length writings. Philosophy for the People’s pedagogical materials will be provided either without charge or for minimal cost to assure provision of broad access to first-rate philosophical education.

Philosophy for the People Patrick Flynn

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 39 Ratings

Philosophy for the People’s mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, discussions with expert guests, our own open-ended philosophical discussions of issues and thinkers, live question and answer opportunities, in depth lecture courses, and our own articles and book-length writings. Philosophy for the People’s pedagogical materials will be provided either without charge or for minimal cost to assure provision of broad access to first-rate philosophical education.

    Mathematical Objects Are Non-Physical (and You Are Too) w/ Dr. Selmer Bringsjord - Part 1

    Mathematical Objects Are Non-Physical (and You Are Too) w/ Dr. Selmer Bringsjord - Part 1

    This converation was originally hosted for the Mind Matters podcast, but is now being shared here. 

    • 25 min
    Classical Theism, Divine Simplicity, and Ultimate Explanation (replay from Classical Theism Podcast)

    Classical Theism, Divine Simplicity, and Ultimate Explanation (replay from Classical Theism Podcast)

    This episode -- focusing on classical theism, divine simplicity, and ultimate explanation -- is a special replay of a conversation with Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski as featured on The Classical Theism Podcast. Pat appears toward the end to engage Chris on what resources (if any) classical theism might afford to meta-epistemology.
    Check out John's Classical Theism Podcast (it's one of the best) and consider supporting him on Patreon: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support 

    • 1 hr 13 min
    The Problem of Divine Hiddenness | Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief Belief? w/ Dr. Stephen Napier

    The Problem of Divine Hiddenness | Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief Belief? w/ Dr. Stephen Napier

    Dr. Stephen Napier returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his recent publication in response to the problem of divine hiddenness: Is There Non-Resistant Non-Belief?
     https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/religious-studies/article/is-there-nonresistant-nonbelief/21F4527C7306B350D49B46E2CB8BDDD0
    PS - Sorry for the "beeping" noise throughout. Is what it is.

    • 57 min
    Philosophy QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

    Philosophy QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

    Gaven takes listener questions on philosophy, theology, and how to get published. 

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Substance Dualism w/ Dr. Stewart Goetz and Dr. Charles Taliaferro

    Substance Dualism w/ Dr. Stewart Goetz and Dr. Charles Taliaferro

    Please enjoy this conversation exploring substance dualism. Subscribe if you want. Or not! 

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Scripture and Metaphysics (plus QnA) w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

    Scripture and Metaphysics (plus QnA) w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

    Come hang with Dr. Gaven Kerr as we chat Scripture and Metaphysics.
    PS - Check out Pat's new book The Best Argument for God: https://amzn.to/48fhsYb 

    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

Beluga man2220 ,

Helping Me Get Through Plato/Aristotle Class

This podcast has taught me so much! I am using it as a resource for getting through my Aristotle class this semester. Pat Flynn and Jim Madden are amazing teachers, funny guys, and both wicked smart. Also, they are both shredded. That’s a plus I guess. Dr. Madden in particular looks like what I imagine the avatar you play as in the video game Doom looks like under his mask. Highly recommend!

Jaquob_Strange ,

Great podcast!

Love the content, sound quality is pretty low though. I don’t normally mind, but almost to the point where it’s distracting. Specifically episode on 1/24

dont stop masticating ,

Better Resources Out There

While I applaud this podcast for attempting to be a Philosophy 101 course, it’s not. Go to great courses or any other free college course site. On top of that, if you look at the comments and discussions, it’s all the same people and the podcasters are appealing to a certain type of person.

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