CULTURE | We Need a Better Dualism
Abigail Favale talks with philosophy professor Phil Smith about dualism.
In this episode, Abigail Favale talks with philosophy professor Phil Smith about the various iterations of dualism we've seen in history and the type we frequently encounter today. What makes a whole person? Does Christian theology demand that we adopt a Platonic view of the body and soul? How does dualistic thought affect our perceptions of sexuality and race?
Dr. Phil Smith teaches a wide range of philosophy and religion courses. He holds a Master's degree from Fuller Seminary and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Oregon. Phil has published many books and articles on philosophy, ethics, and religion, and has also written several works of fiction.
Check out his work here.
Dr. Abigail Favale completed her doctorate at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where she was a recipient of the competitive Overseas Research Award. In 2011, her dissertation was granted the Samuel Rutherford Prize for the most distinguished thesis in English literature.
Check out Abigail's academic profile.
To connect with more of her work, visit her website.
These podcasts are also all video recorded and on our YouTube channel! You can also visit our website at https://georgefox.edu/talks for more content like this.
Dr. Phil Smith teaches a wide range of philosophy and religion courses. He holds a Master's degree from Fuller Seminary and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Oregon. Phil has published many books and articles on philosophy, ethics, and religion, and has also written several works of fiction.
Check out his work here.
Dr. Abigail Favale completed her doctorate at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where she was a recipient of the competitive Overseas Research Award. In 2011, her dissertation was granted the Samuel Rutherford Prize for the most distinguished thesis in English literature.
Check out Abigail's academic profile.
To connect with more of her work, visit her website.
These podcasts are also all video recorded and on our YouTube channel! You can also visit our website at https://georgefox.edu/talks for more content like this.
