In this episode, we interview Benjamin Watkins - an author, speaker, podcaster, and host @RealAtheology . Ben walks us through his transition to atheism, gives some arguments in support of atheism, and exposes some philosophical problems with theistic systems. Regardless of your worldview, you will find this episode helpful and enlightening. Follow Zach:https://www.instagram.com/zachlee_isppc/https://twitter.com/zacharytleehttps://isppc.org/Follow Benjamin:https://x.com/SpeedWatkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RealAtheology0:00 Exploring Atheism and Philosophy with Benjamin Watkins8:25 Defining Atheism: Beyond Lack of Belief to Rigorous Debate14:31 Debunking Misconceptions About Atheism and Atheists20:15 Exploring Atheism and Theism: Arguments and Philosophical Challenges29:02 Debating Material Minds and the Spatial Location of Consciousness32:27 Exploring Arguments for Atheism and Theism in Philosophical Debate42:18 Experiencing a Total Solar Eclipse Is Awe-Inspiring and Terrifying43:19 Exploring Hume's Argument From Design And Its Implications47:26 Exploring Atheistic Ethics Through Rationality and Fairness54:27 Faith and Rationality: A Philosophical Exploration1:01:36 Essential Resources for Understanding Atheism and Its Philosophical Roots

Plato and Aristotle are, hands down, the most influential philosophers of all time. In this lecture we take a look at the life and teachings of Aristotle. Aristotle wrote on everything from metaphysics to biology to ethics to politics. What did he believe and why was his influence so overwhelmingly massive?

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0:00 Aristotle's Enormous Influence on Philosophy and Theology4:33 Aristotle's Life, Philosophy, and Controversial Beliefs7:19 Aristotle's Lasting Influence on Philosophy and Science12:06 Exploring Aristotle's Influence on Perception of Being14:41 Aristotle Versus Plato: Substance and Forms in Metaphysics16:40 Defining a Table and Identity Through Philosophical Inquiry18:34 Plato and Aristotle's Divergent Views on Forms and Reality20:07 Aristotle's Concept of Substance and Its Inconsistencies23:29 Aristotle's Virtue Ethics and the Pursuit of Human Excellence26:58 Aristotle's Golden Mean: Balancing Virtues Between Extremes28:33 Practicing Virtues and Skills Requires Effort and Persistence30:09 Aristotle's View on Politics and Human Flourishing31:13 Aristotle's Views on Slavery and Natural Inequality33:05 Aristotle's Political Philosophy and Critique of Democracy

Do you really get a cold by being cold? How long do you have to wait after eating before you can swim? Will you ever wake up during surgery? How does cancer spread? In this episode, we interview a physician to compare medical myths with medical reality.

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⁠⁠(00:00) Debunking Medical Myths with Dr. Daniel Sanders

(3:32) Debunking Myths About Cold Weather and Cold Remedies

(6:34) Debunking Myths About Tryptophan, Brain Usage, and Nervous System

(9:48) Debunking Myths About Swimming After Eating and Water Intake

(12:23) The Intersection of Eastern Medicine and Modern Therapeutic Practices

(14:07) Understanding Cancer Myths and the Importance of Early Detection

(18:44) Understanding Anesthesia Awareness and Its Potential Risks

(20:09) Advancements in Anesthesia Monitoring and Patient Safety

(22:25) Understanding Anesthesia Myths and Realities in Surgery

(27:28) Epidurals and Back Pain: Debunking the Myth

(28:40) The Evolution and Risks of Modern Surgical Techniques

(35:15) Debunking Myths: Natural Versus Synthetic Medicines

(37:55) Understanding Medication Stigma and Long-Term Use

(43:27) Understanding Medical Tests, Surgeries, and Patient Expectations

(50:25) Trust and Skepticism in Modern Medicine and Information Sources

(56:15) Building Trust with Doctors to Alleviate Medical Anxiety