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#39 - Philosophy Podcaster: The Paradox of Free Will and Evil | Joel Bouchard
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Joel Bouchard, philosophy podcaster and author of From Nowhere to Nothing, joins me for an intellectually intense exploration into some of life’s deepest philosophical dilemmas. In this episode, Joel skillfully unpacks intricate issues like the nature of good and evil, whether humans are inherently moral beings, and if true free will even exists.
In our conversation, we talk about:
- Why free will might be more limited than you think.
- The hidden paradox within the concept of an all-knowing, all-good deity and the existence of evil.
- How humans naturally strive to make order from chaos, both externally in the world and internally in their minds.
- The surprising psychology behind why people struggle with discipline and sticking to personal decisions.
- Whether morality is inherently programmed or learned from our environment, relationships, and experiences.
Thank you for listening.
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OUTLINE:
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Who Is Joel Bouchard?
03:53 What Philosophy Actually Is
07:09 Implicit vs Explicit Philosophy
10:09 Is Life Worth Living?
13:40 Religion, Atheism, and Nihilism
17:21 Hedonism and Absurdism
21:17 The Psychology of Belief
28:08 A Personal Story of Loss
31:50 Symbolism and Rituals in Human Life
39:45 The Ethical Debate Around Pets
45:52 Defining Good and Evil
51:06 Why Does Evil Exist?
01:13:15 Free Will vs Limited Will
01:25:14 Where Does Consciousness Come From?
01:29:37 The Nature of Conscience
01:47:00 Is Life Deterministic or Not?
02:00:12 The Magpie and Meaningful Coincidences
02:11:57 Final Thoughts & Outro
JOEL BOUCHARD LINKS:
From Nowhere to Nothing Podcast (Spotify)
From Nowhere to Nothing Podcast (Apple)
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This episode has been co-produced by Kate van Leeuwen.
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