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.

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.

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.