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Why Pascal's Wager Doesn’t Work

19:59

How The Media Controls You - The Propaganda Model

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Debating A Christian - Is This The Most Ridiculous Argument For God?

1:04:33

Was Mr Beast Ever Good?

14:43

Why The Moral Argument For God Fails

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Why Stoic Ethics Don’t Work

This is why Stoicism fails as a philsophy and as a set of virtue ethics. It is completely meaningless. Today we analyse stoicism and discuss why I think stoicism fails completely and why the moral teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Zeno, Seneca and Ryan Holiday are poor.
You can contact me here: ethanbensonyt@gmail.com
0:00 Question for stoics
0:13 Dichotomy of Control
3:27 Stoic Virtue
8:29 Trolley Problem
9:50 Trolley Problem Stoic Analysis

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12:51

Why Is Nobody Talking About This?

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If any video could be AI generated, how can we have knowledge of what is real? This is a major philosophical and political issue. Here, I discuss "Deepfakes and the Epistemic Backstop". Soures: Rini, R (2020), 'Deepfakes and the Epistemic Backstop', Philosophers' Imprint, 20(24):1-16 journal.everypixel.com/ai-image-statistics 0:00 The Rise of AI 1:41 The Epistemic Backstop 4:17 The Real Problem...

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Why Pascal's Wager Doesn’t Work

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Discover why Pascal's Wager is flawed in this informative and thought-provoking video. Dive deep into the ongoing debate surrounding the famous philosopher Blaise Pascal's decision theory and explore the various flaws in his argument. We will take a closer look at the intricacies of his reasoning and examine why many believe it does not hold up under scrutiny. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Who Was Pascal? 3:...

How The Media Controls You - The Propaganda Model

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How The Media Controls You - The Propaganda Model

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Discover how the media controls you through the mechanisms of media influence, focusing on Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's Propaganda Model as outlined in Manufacturing Consent. Learn how media ownership, advertising, and sourcing shape the news you consume, steering political discourse to maintain the status quo. We'll explore the five filters of the Propaganda Model-ownership, advertising, s...

Debating A Christian - Is This The Most Ridiculous Argument For God?

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Debating A Christian - Is This The Most Ridiculous Argument For God?

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Here, a Christian and and atheist debate the transcendental argument for God and discuss if it provides an adequate basis for morality, logic and mathematics. I take the atheistic position whilst my interlocuter takes the position of an Orthodox Christian. We also cover the moral argument and how each of us explain the basis for morality. I was going to add an intro and an outro clip to this de...

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Was Mr Beast Ever Good?

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Mr Beast's unethical behaviour been gaining criticism lately for his treatment of others and for the controversy surrounding those close to him. Today, I ask if Mr Beast was ever a good person at all. We use a deontological (Kantian), consequentialist and virtue ethicist approach to ethics to analyse this question. 0:00 Intro 2:33 Case Study 3:50 Deontological Approach 6:29 Consequentialist App...

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Why The Moral Argument For God Fails

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In "Why the Moral Argument for God Fails," we dissect the moral argument for God's existence and explore its shortcomings. Learn why this argument doesn't convince naturalists and atheists, as we delve into philosophy, metaethics, and objective morality. 0:00 Introduction 2:00 What is an argument? 4:33 What makes a good argument? 9:05 Definitions 11:15 Considering the moral argument 14:02 Justi...

The Most Important Thought Experiment Of The 20th Century

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The Most Important Thought Experiment Of The 20th Century

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John Rawls' Veil of Ignorance is a political philosophy staple which might be the key to justice and fairness in society. In this video, we will consider Rawls' thought experiment and how it can allow us to create a more fair and equal society. Perfect for philosophy students, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in social justice or political theory. Keywords: John Rawls, Veil of Ignorance, theo...

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Why Does Descartes Bring Up A Demon?

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Dive into Cartesian philosophy with "Descartes Demystified: 'Of the Things Which We May Doubt' Explained." In this detailed analysis, we explore René Descartes' "Meditations on First Philosophy," focusing on his method of radical doubt. This video is perfect for philosophy students, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of Descartes' skepticism on modern though...

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Destroying the Moral Argument for God

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Destroying the Moral Argument for God. Christians use this argument often to prove God, but I think it is poor. As an atheist philosopher, I debunk the claim that objective moral values require God's existence. Using ethical systems like utilitarianism and deontological ethics, I show how morality can be objective without divine intervention. We also explore ethical subjectivity and intersubjec...

Albert Camus’ Absurd Man: How to Live in a Meaningless World

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Albert Camus’ Absurd Man: How to Live in a Meaningless World

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"Albert Camus' Absurd Man Explained" dives into the heart of Camus's philosophy of the absurd, exploring key concepts through the lens of his iconic works, The Myth of Sisyphus and The Stranger. In this video, we break down the essence of the absurd man, his confrontation with a meaningless universe, and how Camus's ideas remain relevant today. Whether you're new to Camus or looking to deepen y...

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Do You Have Free Will?

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Are we truly free to make our own choices, or are our actions predetermined by external forces? In this thought-provoking video, we explore the deep philosophical debate surrounding free will. Discover why the principle of causation and the deterministic nature of the universe challenge the existence of ontological free will. We delve into the complexities of quantum mechanics and why randomnes...

What is Knowledge? - Rationalism, Empiricism and Pseudoscience

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What is Knowledge? - Rationalism, Empiricism and Pseudoscience

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Discover why pseudoscience, including creationism, fails to create genuine knowledge. We delve into the age-old debate between rationalism and empiricism, highlighting key insights from Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. Understand the distinction between real science and pseudoscience and why it matters in our quest for truth. Join the discussion and share your thoughts in the comments! 0:00 Intro 0:...