Does God Exist? The Ontological Argument Debate π€β¨ Dr Gavin Ortlund vs AOC favourite agnostic Joe Schmid
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Episode Does God Exist? The Ontological Argument Debate π€β¨ Dr Gavin Ortlund vs AOC favourite agnostic Joe Schmid
In this thought-provoking episode of Premier Unbelievable, host Vince Vitale is joined by two brilliant minds to unpack the ontological argument for the existence of God: β¨ Dr. Gavin Ortlund β President of Truth Unites, theologian, author, and YouTuber and π Joe Schmid β Philosophy PhD student at Princeton, metaphysics expert, creator of Majesty of Reason and Alex O'Connor's favourite young agnostic.
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore: πΉ Anselm's famous ontological argument and its philosophical legacy πΉ A priori reasoning and what it means for theology and metaphysics πΉ Modal arguments and the concepts of necessary vs. contingent existence πΉ Critiques, including Kantβs objections and parody arguments
This dynamic conversation unpacks the complexities of Godβs existence, philosophical rationality, and the nature of being itself. Whether you're a philosopher, theologian, or curious skeptic, this episode will challenge your perspective and expand your understanding. ππ
Meet the Guests: 1οΈβ£ Joe Schmid Joe is a Philosophy PhD student at Princeton University, specializing in metaphysics and philosophy of religion. He has co-authored the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on ontological arguments and written two books: Existential Inertia and Classical Theistic Proofs and The Majesty of Reason. On his YouTube channel, Majesty of Reason, Joe creates lectures and hosts philosophical discussions. π Follow Joe Schmid: π Website: josephschmid.com βΆοΈ YouTube: Majesty of Reason π¦ Twitter/X: @majestyofreason
2οΈβ£ Dr. Gavin Ortlund Gavin is the President of Truth Unites, a theologian, and author of nine books, including Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesnβt and What It Means to Be Protestant. He holds a PhD in historical theology from Fuller Seminary and is a fellow of several esteemed organizations, including the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Gavin also shares content on theology, apologetics, and church history through his YouTube channel, Truth Unites. π Follow Dr. Gavin Ortlund: π Website: truthunites.org βΆοΈ YouTube: Truth Unites πΈ Instagram: truth.unites π Facebook: Truth Unites Page π¦ Twitter/X: @gavinortlund
π What do you think? Can the ontological argument prove Godβs existence, or is it just a fascinating mental exercise? Let us know in the comments below!
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