Philosophy for Theologians

Bob LaRocca

An Introduction to Universals

Philosophy for Theologians opens up the subject of universals by discussing the basic approaches to reality found in thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. After laying an introductory foundation, the panel discusses Bavinck’s approach to the subject and his views of how theology relates to disciplines.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - July 5, 2011 - Apologetics, Epistemology, Philosophy, Systematic Theology - 18 Comments

The Relationship of Philosophy to Theology

For Reformed theologians it can be rather difficult to articulate the relationship between philosophy and theology. Is philosophy simply theology asking different questions? Is it a distinct discipline that can be differentiated from theological inquiry? Bob LaRocca drives a discussion pertaining to these difficult questions.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - March 22, 2011 - Apologetics, Philosophy, Systematic Theology - 17 Comments

Thomas’ Second Way

Bob LaRocca leads a discuss on Thomas Aquinas’ Second Way. The Second Way is an argument for the existence of God from efficient causes. The flow of the argument is as follows:

  1. We perceive a series of efficient causes of things in the world.
  2. Nothing exists prior to itself.
  3. Therefore nothing is the efficient cause of itself.
  4. If a previous efficient cause does not exist, neither does the thing that results.
  5. Therefore if the first thing in a series does not exist, nothing in the series exists.
  6. The series of efficient causes cannot extend ad infinitum into the past, for then there would be no things existing now.
  7. Therefore it is necessary to admit a first efficient cause, to which everyone gives the name of God.

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Camden Bucey - September 13, 2010 - Apologetics, Medieval Church, Philosophy, Systematic Theology, Thomas Aquinas - 7 Comments

Thomas’ First Way

Bob LaRocca brings Thomas Aquinas’ famous first way to the table. Thomas’ ways have become staples in apologetic discussions.

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Camden Bucey - August 18, 2010 - Apologetics, Medieval Church, Philosophy, Thomas Aquinas - 3 Comments

Hume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 2

Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles. This is part two of a two part discussion. Download Daniel Schrock’s paper Hume’s Argument Against Miracles.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - August 11, 2010 - Apologetics, Epistemology, Philosophy - 38 Comments

Hume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 1

Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles. This is part one of a two part discussion.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - August 3, 2010 - Apologetics, Epistemology, Philosophy - 25 Comments

Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth

Bob LaRocca and Jared Oliphint lead a critical discussion of John Franke’s book Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth. Franke argues plurality and diversity are intrinsic elements of Christianity as he develops a corresponding system of truth and meaning.

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Camden Bucey - June 9, 2010 - Systematic Theology - 7 Comments

The Metaphysics of Aristotle

The crew spends a few minutes discussing the metaphysical system of Aristotle, one of philosophy’s greatest minds.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - June 7, 2010 - Metaphysics, Philosophy - No Comments

Bavinck, Reid and Realism

We realized many of our discussions on the Reformed Media Review were drifting toward the philosophical. And we also believe there is a general lack of good philosophical resources – at least from people working from a Reformed theological framework. As a result, we bring you Philosophy for Theologians.

Our goal in this program is to provide an overview of a particular philosophical figure or an idea and to analyze it critically through the lens of Scripture. That doesn’t mean proof-texting Kant’s views, but it does mean that we consider everything in light of God’s revelation. We not only want to address philosophical questions on Philosophy for Theologians, but we want to equip you with a way to think about these questions.

In this wide-ranging discussion, the panel begins with a discussion between Nate Shannon and Bob LaRocca regarding the role of realism in Herman Bavinck and the consistency thereof. The discussions moves on and touches, among other things, upon Thomas Reid, Alvin Plantinga and possible worlds semantics.

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to look critically at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. The program not only wants to address philosophical questions but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions. Browse more episodes from this program and learn how to subscribe.

Camden Bucey - April 26, 2010 - Metaphysics, Philosophy, Systematic Theology - 10 Comments

God Is Great, God Is Good

Jared Oliphint leads a review discussion of God Is Great, God Is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible. Jared recently reviewed the book for TGCReviews.com. The book includes contributions from several notable philosophers and theologians including

  • J. P. Moreland
  • Paul Moser
  • John Polkinghorne
  • Michael Behe
  • Alister McGrath
  • Scot McKnight
  • Gary Habermas
  • Chad Meister
  • William Lane Craig

Join us for a reformed look at philosophy of religion.

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Camden Bucey - April 12, 2010 - Apologetics - 22 Comments
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