2 Professors Discuss Whether Academic Philosophy is in Crisis

Send us a textThere are growing concerns about the success and usefulness of academic philosophy. In this video, I am joined by two distinguished professors, Dr. Aaron Simmons and Dr. Bob Hanna to discuss the state of philosophy and how we can move it forward and change the field which means so much to us. Dr. Simmons is a professor of philosophy at Furman University.  Dr. Hanna is an independent philosopher and Director of the Contemporary Kantian Project. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textAn Oxford student shares why he is a Christian in 2025. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textThe historical argument for the resurrection is an important aspect of Christian apologetics. In this Easter upload, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Loke to discuss the argument for the resurrection found in his works. We talk about the varying scientific and historical considerations, possible arguments against his position as well as how you can get further into the resurrection argument through further reading. I hope you enjoy. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textIn all these debates about sola fide, it is often easy to attack a strawman instead of discussing the heart of the matter. In this video, I read through the Sixth Session of the Council of Trent in order to unveil what we actually mean by justification, correcting potential errors in interpretation and understanding. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textIn this interview, Dr George Pattison introduces the philosophy and life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. We cover all aspects of Dostoevsky's works from his Slavophilism to his Christianity. Dr George Pattison is a retired Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and was the Lady Margret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He is one of the most prominent researchers on Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard and Christian existentialism of our time. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textFaith is an important concept in both the realm of religious belief as well as the philosophy of religion. What is the relationship between faith and reason? Credence and acceptance? Belief and action? All of these questions are influenced by one's conception of faith in philosophy. We are privileged to discuss these questions and themes with Dr. Liz Jackson, one of the most prominent philosophers in this field, as well as touching upon the role which Pascal's Wager has on faith. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textWe are joined by Dr. Holly Ordway, the world's prominent scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien to talk about the philosophy, theology and life of the 20th century's greatest novelist J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Ordway is the Cardinal Francis George Professor of Faith and Culture at the the Word on Fire Institute and Visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University.The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textJoin us for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Robert Hanna on Immanuel Kant's philosophy, covering transcendental idealism, the transcendental deduction, and free will. We explore key concepts from Critique of Pure Reason, including synthetic a priori knowledge, causality, and the limits of human understanding, as well as the distinction between noumenal and phenomenal reality. Dr. Hanna explains how Kant’s ideas revolutionized metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, shaping modern philosophy. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textDoes learning philosophy weaken or strengthen your faith? In this video, I share four ways in which my faith has been transformed by my studies in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford. Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Send us a textEdith Stein is a notable philosopher in the 20th century being most influential in attempting to synthesise the boundaries and movements of Thomistic philosophy with Husserlian phenomenology. In this video, we are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey to introduce Edith Stein's key ideas and help you get into the works of Edith Stein. We touch upon her relation to other notable thinkers, the meaning of her pursuit of being and more. The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you’d expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/