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January 17, 2025
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as posted by the channelTheologian Dr Gavin Ortlund vs 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: ⨠Dr. Gavin Ortlund â President of @TruthUnites , theologian, author, and YouTuber đ Joe Schmid â Philosophy PhD student at Princeton, metaphysics expert, creator of @MajestyofReason and @AlexOConnor 's favourite young agnostic.
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore:
đšÂ Anselm's famous ontological argument and its philosophical legacy
đšÂ A priori reasoning and what it means for theology and metaphysics
đšÂ Modal arguments and the concepts of necessary vs. contingent existence
đš Critiques, including Kantâs objections and parody arguments
This dynamic conversation unpacks the complexities of Godâs 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. đđ
Meet the Guests:
1ď¸âŁÂ 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.
đ Follow Joe Schmid:
đ Website:Â josephschmid.com
âśď¸ YouTube: Majesty of Reason
đŚ Twitter/X: @majestyofreason
2ď¸âŁÂ 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 Doesnât 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.
đ Follow Dr. Gavin Ortlund:
đ Website:Â truthunites.org
âśď¸ YouTube: Truth Unites
đ¸ Instagram: truth.unites
đ Facebook: Truth Unites Page
đŚ Twitter/X: @gavinortlund
đ What do you think? Can the ontological argument prove Godâs existence, or is it just a fascinating mental exercise? Let us know in the comments below!
đ§Â Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or watch the full video for more deep philosophical insights!
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