Philosophy and Faith
by Daniel Jepsen
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Plato's Creation Myth and Christian Thought
Plato's Creation Myth and Christian Thought
About this podcast
This podcast is devoted to help you think through your intellectual and spiritual journey. Hosted by Daniel Jepsen and Nathan Beasley.
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- Plato's Creation Myth and Christian Thought · 15 min · Episode 35In this episode, the Daniel and Nathan delve into Plato's creation myth and the concept of dualism, discussing how it has influenced both ancient and modern philosophical and…
- Plato, Dualism and Christianity · 30 min · Episode 34We may be surprised to learn that our concepts of spirituality and the spirit realm (and even Heaven) are formed as much by Plato as by the Bible. In this episode, Nathan and…
- Plato: Life and Influence (the History of Philosophy, part 12) · 25 min · Episode 33Plato's Influence on Western Thought and Christian Theology In this episode, Nathan and Daniel dive into the life and legacy of Plato, one of history’s most influential…
- Understanding Socrates (The History of Philosophy, part 11) · 33 min · Episode 32Socrates, Plato, and the Legacy of Greek Philosophy In this episode, the Daniel and Nathan return after a brief hiatus to explore the life and philosophy of Socrates and his…
- The Sophists: Foundations of Skepticism and Relativism (The History of Philosophy, part 10) · 37 min · Episode 31Understanding Sophism: Background, Impact, and Critiques In this episode, the discussion focuses on the Sophists, their role in ancient philosophy, and their impact on subsequent…
- Physics and God: Exploring the Fine-Tuning Argument with Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer · 60 min · Episode 30Exploring the Fine-Tuning Argument with Physicists and Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer In this episode of Philosophy and Faith, the hosts welcome Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron…
- The First Materialists (The History of Philosophy, part 9) · 23 min · Episode 29Exploring the Roots of Materialism: The Atomists In this episode, Daniel and Nathan delve into the philosophy of materialism by exploring the early atomists, Leucippus and…
- Mind over Matter (The History of Philosophy, part 8) · 27 min · Episode 28In this episode, Daniel and Nathan dive into the lives and philosophies of Empedocles and Anaxagoras, who serve as stepping stones to understanding Socrates, Plato, and…
- The Beginning of Idealism (History of Philosophy, part 7) · 29 min · Episode 27Exploring Parmenides and the Origins of Idealism In this episode we delve into the philosophical contributions of Parmenides. We examine his impact on idealism, distinguishing…
- Heraclitus, Legos and the Logos (The History of Philosophy part 6) · 48 min · Episode 26In this episode, Nathan and Daniel delve into the life and philosophy of Heraclitus, one of the most influential philosophers of the pre-Socratic era. Known as 'Heraclitus the…
- Pythagoras and the Invention of the Soul (The History of Philosophy, part 5) · 46 min · Episode 25The Philosophy of Pythagoras: From Music to Soul In this episode we discuss the teachings of Pythagoras, a major figure in ancient philosophy. The conversation covers his…
- Xenophanes Against The Gods (The History of Philosophy, part 4) · 25 min · Episode 24In this episode, we delve into the life and philosophy of Xenophanes, an early Greek thinker who significantly advanced philosophical thought. Beginning with a review of previous…
- The Supposed Rationality of Greek Philosophy (The History of Philosophy, part 3) · 39 min · Episode 23In this episode, we delve into the early history of Greek philosophy, focusing on the Milesian school. The discussion covers Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes, examining their…
- Thales and Early Greek Thought (The History of Philosophy, part 2) · 25 min · Episode 22Exploring the Foundations: The Role of Thales in the Birth of Greek Philosophy In this episode, we delve into the history and philosophy, focusing on Thales of Miletus, who is…
- Before Philosophy (The History of Philosophy, part 1) · 51 min · Episode 21"We study history not to remember the past but to understand the present". That is the reason for this series. In this episode we discuss the intellectual seed-bed of the ancient…
- The Moral Argument for God‘s Existence (with Dr. Justin Gash) · 36 min · Episode 20What does our notions of right and wrong tell us about the existence of God? In this episode Dr. Justin Gash of Franklin College joins us to tackle this fascinating question. We…
- Mathematics and God (with Dr. Justin Gash) · 31 min · Episode 19Today we have our first guest: Dr. Justin Gash of Franklin College. Justin is a professor in the math department, and also assistant Dean of the college. He occasionally teaches…
- What the Universe says about God's Existence · 39 min · Episode 18Can we prove God's existence by the fact or features of the universe? To tackle this issue we will discuss: • The difference between proofs and signs • The meaning of the…
- Why Did God Create the Universe, part 2 · 33 min · Episode 17If love is the meaning of creation, then how exactly does that play out in our individual lives? What is MY purpose? What will my future life be like? That is what we tackle in…
- Why did God Create the Universe, part 1 · 31 min · Episode 16The great philosopher Martin Heidegger said the most fundamental question in philosophy is this: Why is there something rather than nothing? Christianity, unlike naturalism…
