Pat, Dr. Jim, and Aleks discuss Plato’s diagnosis of societal vice and the cure for obesity as discussed in The Republic. Essentially, Plato argues that goodness of body is dependent upon goodness of character (soul), and that society should emphasize education in virtue and refuse to incentivize obviously intemperate behavior. Plato’s Cure for Obesity Related […]
Archives for July 2021
Aliens, Reincarnation, and Conspiracy Theories w/ Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, senior apologist at Catholics Answers and host of Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to answer questions on extraterrestrial life, reincarnation and psychic ability, conspiracy theories, religion, the mystery of weight loss, and more! Aliens, Reincarnation, and Conspiracy Theories w/ Jimmy Akin Mentioned Resources Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Catholic […]
5 Fatal Flaws In Protestantism w/ Suan Sonna
Suan Sonna, Catholic convert and host of Intellectual Conservatism, joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recent article: 5 Fatal Flaws in Protestantism. 5 Fatal Flaws in Protestantism Timestamps (thanks to Don on Youtube) 1:15 Background information for this conversation 17:17 Fatal Flaw #1 Opposition to the idea of one true Church 26:01 Fatal […]
Overcoming Radical Skepticism w/ Dr. Tyler McNabb
Are you a brain in a vat, plugged into the Matrix, being deluded by a demon? These skeptical scenarios are often presented in introductory philosophy courses yet many people don’t know how to handle them. In this episode, Dr. Tyler McNabb explains how elements of reformed epistemology and proper functionalism may provide a solution. Mentioned […]
Philosophy Jam and Live QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
Pat and Gaven disucss some of their current philosophy projects before turning to answer listener questions on everything including arguments for God, Pascal’s Wager, critical realism, and more! Philosophy Jam and Live QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr Related Posts/Episodes Thomism In (Almost) 1-Page How to Know Right From Wrong (Moral Epistemology) w/ Dr. Brian Besong […]