Philosophy for All

The Akedah, the command by God to sacrifice Isaac. Is God good? Is God evil? How can we wrestle and understand this nigh impossible task? Central to the Torah in Genesis 22, is God's Elohim's command to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a test of Abraham's faith. Many thinkers have wrestled with this idea, ranging from Kant, to Kierkegaard, and to Joshua Yen himself. In this episode, me and Laurance analyse Genesis 22, what it means and how it is applicable to our understanding of God, faith, and morality. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Aaron Simmons is a leading scholar in existentialism and phenomenology, he is also an avid fisherman and mountain biker! We talk about how he got into philosophy, his biggest influences, the relationship between faith and philosophy, Christianity, parenthood, and more! Go check out Aaron's most recent book Camping with Kierkegaard here: https://amzn.to/3Lh9m7X Go check out our past interviews with Dr. Simmons: Kierkegaard: https://youtu.be/UMdI0ZOoqOk?si=d07OT7rmwrGbpxNz Levinas: https://youtu.be/LA2b-Tff_Ew?si=ADp3mNdglDqXfnBB Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

One of the well-known responses to the problem of evil is evil's ability to transform and help people develop virtues. In this video, we talk about various aspects of the soul-building theodicy, potential objections, pitfalls, and improvements that theists could use in response to the problem of evil. I hope you enjoy. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

The Free Will Defence is commonly known as the argument which defeated the logical problem of evil. In this video, I introduce you to the variations of the argument, the ideas found within, common objections, and some responses that one may have to defend this position. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century. In this interview with Dr. Simon Horobin, I discuss who C.S. Lewis was, his key ideas and contributions to the world. Dr. Simon Horobin is a leading scholar of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford. He has a book coming out on C.S. Lewis in the foreseeable future. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

The existential problem of evil plays a significant role in discussions surrounding the problem of evil. Unlike the conceptual presentation of the logical and evidential problem of evil, the existential problem of evil challenges whether God is worthy of our worship even if He exists. In this video, I approach the existential problem of evil from three perspectives, the difference between the conceptual and practical discussion on evil, Ivan Karamazov's rejection of the ticket, and Price's distinction between belief in and belief that. I hope you enjoy Apologies for the poor audio, I was recording this in another room to use the whiteboard! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

The evidential problem of evil is one of the most common arguments used by atheists to challenge the Christian faith. In this video, I talk about some of the key parts of the evidential problem of evil and some of the nuances which should be kept in mind when one is presenting or defending against this argument! Do let me know any questions and thoughts in the comments below! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

James is one of the most influential and Christian oriented letters in the Bible. In this video, we do a Bible study of James and take you through some of the key lessons and ideas found within! We talk about how we are called to face challenges with determination, overcome trials and also develop our relationship with God! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Abortion has always been a key debate in philosophy and politics, with recent developments of the feminist movement and the legal decisions surrounding Roe v Wade. In this video, I am joined by @StrangeCornersOfThought to discuss different perspectives on abortion and talk about how we can approach the concept from existential, legal and moral frameworks! I hope you enjoy! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

From Epicurus to Mackie, the Logical Problem has seen a lot of development over the years. In this video, I introduce you to a variation of formulations of this historic philosophical problem, what it is, and most importantly, what it is not. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

The Supreme Court has recently gotten rid of affirmative action in the US for college admissions. In this video, I make a simple philosophical case for why getting rid of affirmative action was the right thing to do and why it should never have been justified in the first place. Disclaimer: This is not a political channel, politics is a field of greed, hatred, and lies. I aim to provide objective philosophical analysis on timely topics. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Catholicism is a key Christian denomination and has held a significant role in the development of history. However, it has often come under scrutiny for its doctrine and potentially heretical dogmas. In this video, I analyse @TreasureChrist video on Catholicism to see whether Catholicism is something we truly should be afraid of! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

The great Russian writer Dostoevsky had much to say on the themes of religion, fiction, stories, and more. Laurence and I discuss the different approaches that Dostoevsky had towards religion and how one can properly characterise his controversial and novel contributions to the world of philosophy, theology, and beyond. We talk about his key texts and works like The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, Crime and Punishment, and more. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Nietzsche is one of the most polemical writers in the 19th century. We break down his concepts of eternal return and amor fati with fellow Oxford and Harvard undergrads Laurence and Warren. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Angst is one of the fundamental themes in Kierkegaard and is at the heart of existentialism. Laurence and I analyse the concept of angst in relation to Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, society and many other applications in the world today. We hope you enjoy this episode! Laurence and Joshua are both students at the University of Oxford reading Philosophy and Theology. Their area of interests include existentialism, philosophy of religion, and more. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Catholicism is one of the biggest denominations in Christianity and has played a significant role in the development of Christianity and history. In this video, I am joined by @BrandonDanilition to discuss the truth of Catholicism and how one can answer and wrestle with the question of the Church. This is the second part of a two part series on Catholicism with Brandon, check out the first part here: https://youtu.be/kzIs9PaWzmY If you are interested in more discussions on Catholicism, religion, tradition, and more, let us know in the comments below! Timestamps: 0:19 Tradition and the Church 7:41 The Protestant Problem of Scripture 16:18 The Role of Disagreements within the Catholic Church 24:51 The Goal of Church Unification 33:41 The Universal and the Individual in the Church 37:11 The Importance of Doctrine 45:44 Intervention in Christianity Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Two Oxford students talk about existentialism, its importance, its impact, its relevance, and its significance. Stay tuned on this channel to learn more about existentialism and some of its key proponents throughout its history. Our next episode will be on the idea of angst. Timestamps: 1:07 What is Existentialism? 4:10 Why is Existentialism significant? 10:47 What is the Pursuit of Meaning? 18:55 Individual and the Universal 21:57 The Role of Dialectics 27:15 What Draws us to Existentialism? 35:37 Who is Existentialism for? 38:35 The True Meaning of Existentialism Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Catholicism is one of the biggest denominations in Christianity. In this video, I am joined by @BrandonDanilition to discuss the truth of Catholicism and how one can answer and wrestle with this question. This is the first of a two part series of our discussion. If you are interested in more discussions on Catholicism, religion, tradition, and more, let us know in the comments below! Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Dostoevsky is one of the greatest thinkers of all time. I talk about how Christians can wrestle with the ideas found within the works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and be enlightened with his contribution to existentialism, religion, philosophy, Christianity, and love. Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Are we predestined to hell? Are we predestined to heaven? One of the key debates in Calvinism, today we will review parts of this debate which stand out and figure out which side presents the correct viewpoint, or whether each side is correct at all? Support the show-------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforall Education: https://bit.ly/joshyen Buisness: https://bit.ly/logosedu My Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/