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The Uncertainty Podcast

Miles K. Donahue
Theism
Fine-Tuning
Naturalism
Consciousness
Cosmology
Moral Realism
Kalam Cosmological Argument
Gender
Free Will
Many Worlds Interpretation
Quantum Mechanics
Cognitive Science Of Religion
Epistemology
Multiverse
United States
Special Relativity
Biological Sex
Philosophy Of Mind
Love
Skeptical Theism

A philosophy Ph.D. student working his way, with the world's leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - similar to Alex O'Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride? mileskdonahue.substack.com

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Dan Linford returns to the channel to offer his reply to my recent discussion with William Lane Craig, wherein he replied to critiques of his case for a cosmic beginning. We discuss probability theory, the BGV theorem, emergence of spacetime, and the... more

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David Enoch and Lance Bush face off over the question of whether objective moral truths exist. They debate the intuitiveness of moral realism, whether most people are moral realists, question-begging, radical skepticism, and much else besides.

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Joshua Rasmussen explains his cosmological argument for God's existence: the existence of contingent things requires an explanation, and God fits the bill. Roughly stated, for sure, but that's the idea.

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William Lane Craig, Christian philosopher and apologist, returns to the channel to defend his use of cosmology in support of the kalam cosmological argument. In particular, we focus on recent critiques of his work from Daniel Linford, Phil Halper, Ni... more

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Lance Bush
Philosopher contributing to the debate on moral realism
Episode: #81 Are There Objective Moral Truths? - David Enoch vs. Lance Bush
David Enoch
Philosopher presenting moral realism and metaethical arguments
University of Oxford
Episode: #81 Are There Objective Moral Truths? - David Enoch vs. Lance Bush
Josh Rasmussen
Philosopher guest discussing contingency, grounding, and theism
Episode: #80 Something Exists; Therefore, God Exists - Josh Rasmussen
William Lane Craig
Philosopher, author, and commentator on cosmology and theology
Episode: #79 Did the Universe Begin? William Lane Craig Cross-Examined
Robyn Faith Walsh
Philosophy researcher and commentator on ancient literature and early Christianity
Episode: #78 Did Jesus' Resurrection Actually Happen? - Robyn Faith Walsh
David Bentley Hart
Philosopher and author discussed in the episode
Episode: #73 Why Materialism Can't Explain Consciousness - David Bentley Hart
David Wallace
Philosopher of physics and guest on the show
Episode: #72 The Multiverse is Real - David Wallace
Stephen C. Meyer
Author of The Return of the God Hypothesis, proponent of theistic design in cosmology
Theist; Author
Episode: #71 Is There a Mind Behind the Universe? - Stephen C. Meyer
Daniel Wolne
Professor of Religious Studies, University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Episode: #70 Why Humans Believe in God - Daniel Wolne

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Miles Donahue
Host of The Uncertainty Podcast; frequently leads and moderates philosophical discussions and debates.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Awesome

    Miles does an awesome job with these interviews. He always gets right to the point and is not afraid to go into the weeds. He is a clear reasonable thinker and often asks the questions that I would want to ask.

    Maybe he could have someone on to talk about universalism or religious pluralism. Or open theism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Bandy
    United States6 months ago
  • Insightful and Unexpectedly Relatable

    Miles Donahue's Uncertainty tackles life's biggest questions—philosophy, religion, science—with sharp intellect and a uniquely personal flair. It’s deep, thought-provoking, and refreshingly human, with moments of humor that make even existential struggles (and IBS) surprisingly relatable. Perfect for curious minds craving both insight and authenticity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna [SOP]
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Deep scholarly discussions hosted by an up and coming philosopher of religion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LandonMitchell0
    United States2 years ago

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Clear, engaging interviewer who isn't afraid to go deep into weeds.
Intellectually rigorous and thoughtful discussions.
High-quality guests and scholarly conversations that stay accessible.

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#61 Why This Oxford Professor Thinks Morality is Objective - David Enoch
Q: Could we still have moral knowledge if moral properties are causally inert and cannot influence our beliefs?
Yes, through a third-factor account or other explanatory structures that do not rely on causal efficacy of moral facts; knowledge can be justified by alignment with a coherent, comprehensive theory of value and normative grounding that remains robust despite moral properties being causally inert.
#61 Why This Oxford Professor Thinks Morality is Objective - David Enoch
Q: How do you respond to the concern that evolution or social factors could explain our moral beliefs without implying moral truths?
I endorse a third-factor explanation where evolution and other factors influence our moral beliefs but do not determine moral truths; this avoids a simple reduction to naturalistic explanations and preserves the possibility of non-natural moral facts being value-bearing while acknowledging evolutionary influence.
#61 Why This Oxford Professor Thinks Morality is Objective - David Enoch
Q: Why should we prefer robust moral realism to error theory when moral debates seem so persistent and diverse?
Robust realism is justified by the demand for a mind-independent, objective basis for moral facts, and by the idea that while disagreement occurs, it does not necessarily undermine a commitment to truth about morality; there are plausible arguments and trade-offs that favor realism when considering the burden of proof and overall theoretical virtues.
#64 What If God Is Evil? - Stephen Law
Q: Could there ever be decisive evidence for one god hypothesis over the other, and what would that look like?
Law concedes that while it's not ruled out in principle, the evidential problem of evil and the evidential problem of good currently form a mountain that is difficult to outweigh. He suggests that any decisive evidence would have to be extraordinarily strong to tip the balance, and emphasizes that such a case remains hypothetical.
#64 What If God Is Evil? - Stephen Law
Q: Does skeptical theism undermine traditional theodicies, and does it threaten skepticism in general?
Law explains skeptical theism can undermine theodicies by contesting our ability to know God's reasons for evils, but also notes the worry that it invites broader skepticism about knowledge itself if extended consistently to other domains like the external world or the past. The host probes how far consistent skepticism should extend before losing practical bearings.

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