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15 Minute Philosophy

15 Minute Philosophy

By: Dr. Josh Merlo
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 Does the reality of suffering falsify the existence of a perfect God? If God ordered you to sacrifice your child to Him, would it be moral? If God has a plan for everything that happens, are we free in any meaningful sense? 15 Minute Philosophy is a biweekly philosophy of religion podcast that aims to explore questions like these so that listeners can better understand questions of religion, better reason their way to responding to these questions, and better discuss these questions and responses in the public arena.Dr. Josh Merlo Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Episode 3: Bad Beliefs, Better Beliefs

    Episode 3: Bad Beliefs, Better Beliefs
    Apr 15 2025

    The question: what makes some beliefs bad?

    The philosopher: Rene Descartes

    The bigger question: how do the justificatory reasons given for religious beliefs compare to the justificatory reasons given for everyday beliefs?


    Produced in collaboration with the University at Buffalo Newman Center.

    Intro music composed by Jewel Rebello and Josh Merlo, performed by Jewel Rebello.

    15 Minute Philosophy artwork by Designs by Dieff.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 2: Is Religion Rational?

    Episode 2: Is Religion Rational?
    Mar 31 2025

    The question: is religion rational?

    The philosophers: Blaise Pascal

    The bigger question: what are beliefs, and what makes any beliefs rational?


    Produced in collaboration with the University at Buffalo Newman Center.

    Intro music composed by Jewel Rebello and Josh Merlo, performed by Jewel Rebello.

    15 Minute Philosophy artwork by Designs by Dieff.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 1: What Is Philosophy?

    Episode 1: What Is Philosophy?
    Mar 23 2025

    The question: what is philosophy?

    The philosophers: Thales and Socrates

    The bigger question: how do we reason, and what should we be reasoning about?


    Produced in collaboration with the University at Buffalo Newman Center.

    Intro music composed by Jewel Rebello and Josh Merlo, performed by Jewel Rebello.

    15 Minute Philosophy artwork by Designs by Dieff.
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    26 mins

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