Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

In this 2 October 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "The Ontological Argument for the Existence of God." Topics discussed include: * The Ontological Argument, in summary * Anselm's Ontological Argument * The formal argument * Notes on the argument * Objection #1 by Gaulino: The problem of the perfect island * Objection #2 by Aquinas: Imagined versus real existence * Objection #3 by Kant: Existence is not a property * Summary For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this episode of PhiloFiles, I explain the Ontological Argument for the existence of God, then consider three objections to it.

In this 29 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "The Rules of Property Owners." Topics discussed include: * The context * Question 1: Is it wrong to sneak food into a venue that prohibits outside food? * My answer: Yes * Question 2: Was the guard wrong to allow an obvious violation of the rules? * My answer: That depends on his reasons For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 25 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Cosmological Arguments for the Existence of God, Part 2." Topics discussed include: * Review of the Cosmological Arguments * Objection #1: The cause need not be God * Objection #2: Cosmological Arguments push the mystery one step back * Objection #3: Cosmological Arguments depend on the fallacy of composition * Objection #4: Cosmological Arguments are mistaken quests for a cause of universe * Objection #5: First Cause Arguments depend on confusions about infinity * Objection #6: The Necessary Cause Argument depends on a problematic distinction between necessary and contingent * Summary For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this episode of PhiloFiles, I discuss the major objections to the Cosmological Arguments for the existence of God discussed in an earlier podcast.

In this 23 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Craig Biddle about "Egoism and Altruism in American Culture." Topics discussed include: * The basic thesis of the article * Egoism versus altruism * The ethics of altruism in our culture today * The problem with voluntary altruism * Altruism versus freedom * The arguments for altruism * Obstacles to considering egoism * Christian advocates of free markets For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 22 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Choosing a Career." Topics discussed include: * The two questions * The need for a central purpose * The error of a "calling" * How to determine your best career in three steps For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 18 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Cosmological Arguments for the Existence of God, Part 1." Topics discussed include: * About Cosmological Arguments * Temporal First Cause Argument * Sustaining First Cause Argument * Necessary Cause Argument * How to develop objections For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this episode of PhiloFiles, I present three kinds of Cosmological Arguments for the existence of God. Objections are discussed in a later podcast.

In this 15 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Accepting an Inheritance and Objectionable Work." Topics discussed include: * The morality of accepting an inheritance * The morality of doing work due to prior agreement, despite personal objections For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 11 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Philosophy of Religion: Overview." Topics discussed include: * The importance of the question of God's existence * My own views on religion * The burden of proof * The nature of God For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this episode of PhiloFiles, I introduce the philosophy of religion by discussing its importance, the burden of proof principle, and the nature of God.

In this 8 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Personality Change and Teaching Children Evasion." Topics discussed include: * Attempting to be more extroverted * Teaching children evasion * Question on inheritance For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 4 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Count of Monte Cristo, Change Your Voice, and Overcoming Problems." Topics discussed include: * The Count of Monte Cristo * Change Your Voice, Change Your Life * Refusing to overcome a major problem with an easy solution For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 1 September 2009 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "The Launch." Topics discussed include: * Introduction * Atlas Shrugged Reading Groups * Dealing with a no-show at a wedding For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com