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Within Reason

Within Reason

Alex J O'Connor · Society · EN

Within Reason is a philosophy podcast for the curious, exploring a range of topics that sometimes intersect with other disciplines. Hosted by the podcast's creator, it features in-depth conversations with prominent thinkers and academics. The show aims to engage listeners interested in...

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Episodes
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Episodes (Page 3)

Jun 22, 2025 · 01:08:36
David Pakman outlines specific threats Trump poses to American democratic institutions, freedoms, and constitutional governance
01:08:36
Jun 16, 2025 · 01:06:29
Marcus du Sautoy explores the philosophical question of whether numbers are discovered or invented, addressing mathematical ontology
01:06:29
Jun 12, 2025 · 01:27:00
Dale Allison examines historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection through scholarly analysis of Gospel accounts and early Christian testimony
01:27:00
May 29, 2025 · 00:58:48
Diarmaid MacCulloch traces Christianity's complex and often contradictory relationship with sexuality throughout church history
00:58:48
May 22, 2025 · 01:42:24
John Lennox argues that science and scientific progress require theological foundations and are compatible with Christian belief
01:42:24
May 4, 2025 · 01:32:32
Annaka Harris investigates whether consciousness is a fundamental feature of reality rather than an emergent property of matter
01:32:32
Apr 20, 2025 · 01:52:58
Rhett McLaughlin recounts his personal journey away from Christianity and evangelical faith after childhood religious upbringing
01:52:58
Apr 7, 2025 · 01:55:28
David Deutsch, physicist and father of quantum computing, discusses intelligence and cognitive capabilities
01:55:28
Apr 2, 2025 · 01:20:28
Brian Greene discusses string theory and its implications for physics and cosmology
01:20:28
Mar 23, 2025 · 03:08:46
Joe Folley and host rank 16 influential philosophers in a tournament-style debate format
03:08:46
Mar 17, 2025 · 01:56:26
Penn Badgley discusses the ethical and religious tensions of portraying Joe Goldberg, a serial killer, while being a devout member of the Baháʼí Faith
01:56:26
Mar 10, 2025 · 02:21:53
Jacob Hansen provides an insider's explanation of Mormon (Latter-day Saint) theology, history, and core beliefs
02:21:53
Mar 2, 2025 · 02:15:06
Kipp Davis explains the Dead Sea Scrolls as ancient Jewish manuscripts from 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE discovered between 1946-1956 at Qumran
02:15:06
Mar 1, 2025 · 01:01:46
Q&A episode celebrating 1.25 million YouTube subscribers with audience questions
01:01:46
Jan 31, 2025 · 01:23:47
James McGrath examines John the Baptist as a historical and biblical figure often overlooked in Christian tradition
01:23:47
Jan 27, 2025 · 01:19:56
Dan McClellan analyzes what biblical texts actually say about abortion rather than assuming scriptural clarity on the issue
01:19:56
Jan 21, 2025 · 01:09:39
Adam Aleksic (The Etymology Nerd) explores how social media platforms are rapidly transforming language and creating new linguistic patterns
01:09:39
Dec 20, 2024 · 01:01:16
Bart Ehrman reveals the non-Christian origins and historical development of Christmas traditions and symbols
01:01:16
Dec 13, 2024 · 01:24:02
Filip Holm defines Sufism as the mystical and experiential dimension within Islamic tradition
01:24:02
Dec 6, 2024 · 01:37:13
Rainn Wilson discusses reclaiming spirituality outside traditional institutional religion through his podcast Soul Boom
01:37:13

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