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Podcast Profile: Within Reason

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84 episodes
2019 to 2024
Median: 75 minutes
Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent

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"Within Reason" is a podcast tailored for the curious mind, predominantly exploring themes in philosophy while frequently engaging with related disciplines. The content is rich in interviews and discussions with experts, intellectuals, and academics from varied fields, predominantly focusing on philosophical inquiries, existential questions, and ethical debates.

Many episodes delve deeply into religious studies and the history of early Christianity, discussing critical perspectives on biblical texts, Gnosticism, and theological principles. There is a noticeable presence of scholars who analyze religious beliefs, the historical Jesus, and ancient scriptures.

Another significant aspect of the show is the exploration of science and its intersection with philosophy. Episodes feature discussions about the human brain, the nature of consciousness, and the implications of quantum physics. These scientific explorations often tie back into broader philosophical debates, such as the moral implications of scientific knowledge and the potential existential risks associated with technological advancement, particularly artificial intelligence.

The podcast also frequently addresses ethical and social issues. Topics include the morality of ancient texts, contemporary political ideologies, and public discourse on race and democracy. Discussions often extend to modern societal challenges, such as the environmental movement and political activism, scrutinizing the ethical dimensions and effectiveness of various approaches to these problems.

Historical analysis is a recurring theme as well, with several episodes discussing the emergence and influence of different religious figures and ideologies over time. Various philosophers and historians provide insights into the development of ethical thought and the impact of historical events on current philosophical discourse.

Listeners can also expect thoughtful debates on contentious topics. Guests on the show routinely challenge prevalent opinions, offering a platform for diverse viewpoints on atheism, nihilism, and belief systems.

Overall, "Within Reason" provides a multifaceted exploration of philosophy interwoven with science, religion, and social issues, making it an intellectually stimulating podcast for those interested in deep, analytical discussions.

Episodes:

#84 David Nutt - The Truth About Drugs 2024-Sep-22 58 minutes

#83 Esoterica - The History of the Demiurge 2024-Sep-15 109 minutes

#82 Joe Folley - 9 Questions Atheists Cannot Answer 2024-Sep-09 150 minutes

#81 Nick Bostrom - How To Prevent AI Catastrophe 2024-Sep-01 61 minutes

#80 The Moustache,The Bible, and The Kalam - 850k QnA 2024-Aug-25 52 minutes

#79 Elaine Pagels - The Origin of Satan 2024-Aug-11 68 minutes

#78 Rory Sutherland - Why Logical Thinking is Illogical 2024-Jul-29 108 minutes

#77 Bart Ehrman - What is the Gospel of Judas? 2024-Jul-21 110 minutes

#76 Jonathan Pageau - Deconstructing the Fall of Adam and Eve 2024-Jul-16 119 minutes

#75 Destiny on Jordan Peterson, Voting, and Political Principles 2024-Jul-07 146 minutes

#74 Rabbi David Wolpe - What is Judaism? 2024-Jun-30 79 minutes

#73 Arguments for Atheism Tier List w/ Joe Schmid! 2024-Jun-23 155 minutes

#72 John Nelson - What Did Jesus Really Look Like? 2024-Jun-16 64 minutes

#71 Unsolicited Advice - An Introduction to Nihilism 2024-Jun-09 79 minutes

#70 Philosophize This! - A Beginner's Guide to Philosophy 2024-Jun-02 79 minutes

#69 Iain McGilchrist - The Mind is More Than a Machine 2024-May-26 100 minutes

#68 Andrew Mark Henry - What is The Gospel of Thomas? 2024-May-19 83 minutes

#67 Elaine Pagels | What Are The Gnostic Gospels? 2024-May-13 69 minutes

#66 Coleman Hughes - Should We Take Race Out of Politics? 2024-May-05 59 minutes

#65 Esoterica - The History of Yahweh 2024-Apr-28 104 minutes

#64 Rory Stewart - We Are Addicted to a Sense of Crisis 2024-Apr-21 69 minutes

#63 A.C. Grayling - Who Will Own the Moon? 2024-Apr-14 62 minutes

#62 750,000 Subscriber QnA 2024-Apr-07 34 minutes

#61 Sam Harris - Can Science Determine Moral Values? 2024-Mar-31 175 minutes

#60 Carlo Rovelli - Time is Weirder Than You Think 2024-Mar-24 63 minutes

#59 William Lane Craig - Is Biblical Slaughter Ethical? 2024-Mar-17 66 minutes

#58 Michael Knowles - Is America a Christian Nation? 2024-Mar-10 84 minutes

#57 David Deutsch - The Multiverse is Real 2024-Mar-05 95 minutes

#56 Susan Neiman - Left is Not Woke 2024-Feb-18 52 minutes

#55 Robert Sapolsky - Free Will Doesn't Exist. Now What? 2024-Feb-11 56 minutes

#54 The Cultural Tutor - Why Is The Modern World So Ugly? 2024-Feb-05 109 minutes

#53 Jason Brennan - The Case Against Democracy 2024-Jan-28 57 minutes

#52 Jonathan Pageau - The Problem With Secular Architecture 2024-Jan-20 58 minutes

#51 Richard Dawkins - Religion is (Still) Appalling 2024-Jan-15 64 minutes

#50 Sisyphus 55 - Nihilism and the Manosphere 2024-Jan-07 88 minutes

#49 Christmas Special with Bart Ehrman - Did Christmas Really Happen? 2023-Dec-23 63 minutes

#48 Edward Feser - Aristotle's Argument for God 2023-Dec-16 93 minutes

#47 Josh Rasmussen - Why is Consciousness a Philosophical Problem? 2023-Dec-09 92 minutes

#46 John Vervaeke - Escaping the Meaning Crisis 2023-Dec-04 92 minutes

#45 Graham Oppy - Atheism Requires Justification Too 2023-Nov-06 77 minutes

#44 Just Stop Oil - How Far Will They Go? 2023-Oct-19 64 minutes

#43 Peter Hitchens Storms Out of My Interview 2023-Oct-16 59 minutes

#42 Genetically Modified Skeptic - Why Satanism is Making a Comeback 2023-Oct-04 61 minutes

#41 Justin Brierley - The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God 2023-Sep-24 76 minutes

#40 Slavoj Žižek - Sex, Drugs, and Commodity Fetishism 2023-Sep-08 108 minutes

#39 Andrew Doyle - The New Puritans 2023-Aug-20 88 minutes

#38 Carl Robichaud - Will There Be A Nuclear War? 2023-Jul-30 67 minutes

#37 T.M. Luhrmann - How Does God Become Real? 2023-Jul-24 65 minutes

#36 Peter Boghossian - Having Better Conversations About Philosophy 2023-Jun-25 115 minutes

#35 Bart Ehrman - Did Jesus Even Claim to be God? 2023-Jun-19 90 minutes

#34 Anil Seth - A New Science of Consciousness 2023-Jun-07 100 minutes

#33 Michael Jones - Does God Send People to Hell? 2023-May-29 69 minutes

#32 Destiny - Testing Destiny's Ethics 2023-May-22 135 minutes

#31 Peter Singer - The Limits of Utilitarianism 2023-May-14 63 minutes

#30 Joshua Bowen - How the Bible Supports Slavery 2023-May-07 98 minutes

#29 Richard Swinburne - Souls, Free Will and the Problem of Evil 2023-Apr-30 58 minutes

#28 Neil deGrasse Tyson - What Is Earth's Biggest Threat? 2023-Apr-23 46 minutes

#27 Philip Goff - Is Everything Conscious? 2023-Apr-18 126 minutes

#26 David Renton - No Free Speech for Fascists 2023-Apr-09 66 minutes

#25 Andrew Mark Henry - What is Religion? 2023-Apr-02 71 minutes

#24 William Lane Craig - Did Jesus Rise From The Dead? 2023-Mar-26 63 minutes

#23 Konstantin Kisin - Free Speech and Reparations 2023-Mar-19 63 minutes

#22 Bishop Robert Barron - Seeking Meaning, Finding God? 2023-Mar-12 67 minutes

#21 Trent Horn, Cameron Bertuzzi & Joe Schmid - The Problem of Evil 2023-Mar-12 73 minutes

#20 Joe Schmid - Arguments For God Tier List 2022-Jun-17 114 minutes

#19 Genetically Modified Skeptic - Do We Still Feel the Same Way About Religion? 2022-Jun-07 62 minutes

#18 Ed Winters - Veganism Reconsidered 2022-Apr-21 76 minutes

#17 April 1st - Why I'm a Christian Now, with Stephen Woodford 2022-Apr-21 85 minutes

#16 Alex Hershaft - Surviving the Holocaust 2020-Nov-20 64 minutes

#15 — Michael Sandel | The Tyranny of Merit 2020-Sep-09 54 minutes

#14 — William Lane Craig | The Kalam Cosmological Argument 2020-Jun-21 75 minutes

#13 ⁠— Joey Carbstrong | Why Won't Vegans Just Shut Up? 2020-May-24 65 minutes

#12 — David Benatar | Is It Immoral To Have Children? 2020-Apr-26 87 minutes

#11 — Douglas Murray | Gender and Activism 2019-Nov-25 83 minutes

#10 — Richard Dawkins | Outgrowing God 2019-Sep-19 44 minutes

#9 — Earthling Ed | Veganism Can Be Complicated 2019-Sep-13 115 minutes

#8 — Andrew Copson | What Is Secularism? 2019-Aug-28 72 minutes

#7 — Anthony Magnabosco | How To Change Minds 2019-Aug-09 52 minutes

#6 — Peter Singer | Utilitarianism and Animals 2019-Jul-21 90 minutes

#5 — Justin Brierley | Why I'm Still a Christian 2019-Jun-12 108 minutes

#4 — Rationality Rules | Is Morality Objective? 2019-May-09 104 minutes

#3 — Matt Dillahunty | Meta-Ethics and Veganism 2019-Apr-30 126 minutes

#2 — Michael Shermer | Death, How To Avoid It, and Why You Shouldn't be Afraid 2019-Apr-11 63 minutes

#1 — Armin Navabi | Free Speech and Leaving Islam 2019-Apr-03 84 minutes