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The Uncertainty Podcast

Miles K. Donahue
Theism
Fine-Tuning
Naturalism
Consciousness
Cosmology
Philosophy
Moral Realism
Kalam Cosmological Argument
Multiverse
Panpsychism
Meaning Of Life
Philosophy Of Mind
God
Epistemology
Time
Christianity
Buddhism
Fine-Tuning Argument
Effective Altruism
Gender

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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Tim Mawson, professor of philosophy at Oxford, discusses the contours of the newly emerging philosophical investigation into the meaning of life. What does it mean to say that life's meaning is subjective versus objective? Would life be meaningful if... more

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Kevin Scharp comes back on the podcast to discuss William Lane Craig’s eight-part case for the existence of God: contingency, cosmology, mathematics, fine-tuning, consciousness, morality, miracles, and experience.

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Ralph Weir answers all my questions about the mind-body problem, how we define "physical," whether I can conceive of philosophical zombies, and where panpsychism fits into all this.

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You do NOT want to miss this debate on the perennial question that human beings have wondered about for thousands of years: does God exist? Josh presents both a cumulative case for theism, as well as his signature argument from arbitrary limits. Mike... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Mawson
Oxford philosopher advancing work on the meaning of life and theology
University of Oxford
Episode: #99 An Oxford Philosopher Investigates the Meaning of Life - Tim Mawson
Ralph Stefan Weir
Philosophy PhD student and Leverhulme Fellow, philosophy of mind
Fordham University; NYU
Episode: #97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Joshua Rasmussen
Philosopher presenting theism case
Episode: #96 Does God Exist? - Michael Huemer vs. Joshua Rasmussen
Emily McRae
Guest on the podcast
Episode: #95 Does Buddhism Teach Annihilation? And Other Questions - Emily McRae
Kevin Scharp
Philosopher discussing AI, consciousness, and related topics
Independent philosopher / academic
Episode: #92 - A.I. Agents Are Here, and They’re Genuinely Frightening - Kevin Scharp
Ethan Muse
PhD student at Rutgers; converted to Catholicism; Catholic apologetics research
Rutgers University
Episode: #90 A Heated Debate on Hell, Catholicism, and Fine-Tuning - Ethan Muse
Matthew Vines
Author and theologian
Author of God and the Gay Christian
Episode: #87 Yes, You Can be Gay and Christian - Matthew Vines
Talia Bettcher
Philosopher and professor, discussed as a guest on the episode
Professor of Philosophy
Episode: #85 What Is a Woman? - Talia Mae Bettcher And Tomas Bogardus
Joe Schmid
Guest on the show discussing fine-tuning, philosopher
Episode: #83 Answering (Almost) Every Objection to the Fine-Tuning Argument

Host

Miles Donahue
Host of The Uncertainty Podcast, frequently leads discussions on philosophy of religion, mind, and cosmology.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Thoughtful, human and rigorous—humor keeps it relatable.
Miles keeps interviews tight and gets to the point quickly.
Informative, deep scholarly discussions hosted by an up-and-coming philosopher of religion.

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#97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Q: What uncertainty do you still have about why physicalism rose to prominence?
The guest expresses uncertainty about the cultural and historical factors behind physicalism's rise, suggesting it could be a reaction to earlier spiritualism, and acknowledges ongoing doubt about which arguments are truly decisive.
#97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Q: What role do conceivability arguments play against physicalism, and how robust are they?
Conceivability arguments raise the possibility of zombies to challenge physicalism, but the guest warns about granularity in imagined scenarios and highlights the ongoing debates about whether conceivability translates into metaphysical possibility.
#97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Q: Do you think science can adjudicate among physicalism, dualism, idealism, and panpsychism?
The guest agrees that science cannot fully adjudicate among these theses; empirical data may challenge non-physicalist theories, but the ultimate choice among views may remain a philosophical matter, though science can constrain plausible versions.
#97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Q: What is your take on the distinction between physical and non-physical explanations of mind, and why is physicalism compelling or problematic?
The guest argues that physicalism is conceptually problematic unless phenomenal consciousness is given up, and discusses various strategies to reconcile the two, including nuanced definitions of physical and mental that avoid crude dualisms.
#97 Why Belief in the Soul Makes Sense - Ralph Stefan Weir
Q: What does the Leverhulme Fellowship provide in terms of time and resources for research?
The fellowship offers a year to focus on research, with a replacement arranged for teaching duties at Lincoln and some extra in research funding to cover accommodation costs in New York.

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A thoughtful, inquiry-driven show that brings together philosophers, theologians, and thinkers to examine questions at the intersection of mind, religion, science, and ethics. Episodes often feature rigorous back-and-forth on topics like consciousness, cosmology, theism, moral realism, and gender theory, with a style that blends analytic rigor, accessible analogy, and occasional wry humor. A distinguishing trait is how conversations oscillate between high-level argumentation and practical implications for public understanding—often touching on how beliefs relate to culture, policy, and personal experience (including the host's own IBS). The lineup tends to attract guests who are established scholars or provocative interlocutors, producing b... more

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