Some claim consciousness, our inner awareness, is part of a ‘cosmic consciousness’. Not only is consciousness the deepest reality, but also it brought into...
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Some philosophers and scientists claim that because every event is determined by prior events, including every event in our brains, free will is not real. What are the...
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Episode 10
Season 11
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Aesthetic Cognitivism is a theory about the arts as sources of understanding. What are its potential conclusions and consequences? Will art become a subset of science? Or can...
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The claim that God is simple is a profound vision of the essence of God. What does it mean for God to be simple? The question addresses God’s composition. God has...
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A group of biologists examine the multitude of unseen bacteria and viruses that inhabit every part of the globe, as well as the distinct differences between “good” and...
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What is the nature of art? What makes something “art”, and why should we value it? What are aesthetics and art theory? Can philosophy of art enhance appreciation...
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Season 20
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That there is ‘something’ and not ‘nothing’, and that science cannot explain why, is truly fascinating. Does this mean that there is a God? Some argue...
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What does it mean for God to be all knowing? Does being “omniscient” make sense? If so, can deep insights be gleaned about God? If not, could the whole concept of...
Episode 04
Season 06
Does what we discover in science reflect what really exists in the world? Can science access external, independent, ultimate reality? “Realists” say Yes;...
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Some say that consciousness is the only true reality—that everything else, including the universe, comes from consciousness. If so, how would consciousness relate to the...
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Season 15
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What happens after we die? Is there life after death? If so, what kind of life? From heaven and hell to systems and cycles of reincarnation, we explore Hinduism, Buddhism,...
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