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The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God

2025-11-19 21:43
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The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God

Instead of treating belief as a private preference, philosopher Alex O’Connor examines how our moral positions shape institutions, obligations, and the ways we justify our choices.  His arguments...

Who's in the Video A man with short dark hair and a mustache wears a dark checked blazer over a navy shirt, posing against a plain light background. Alex O’Connor Alex O’Connor, also known as Cosmic Skeptic, is an English public speaker and content creator recognized for his work on philosophy, ethics, religion, and secularism. He hosts the podcast Within[…] Go to Profile Part of the Series Full Interview Explore series

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Become a Member Login The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God “I think that there are very good arguments to believe that there are some kind of foundational principle of the universe, some necessarily existing being, some first cause.” ▸ 1:26:10 min — with Alex O’Connor Description Copy a link to the article entitled http://The%20strongest%20arguments%20for%20and%20against%20the%20existence%20of%20God Share The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God on Facebook Share The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God on Twitter (X) Share The strongest arguments for and against the existence of God on LinkedIn Sign up for Big Think on Substack The most surprising and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every week, for free. Subscribe

Instead of treating belief as a private preference, philosopher Alex O’Connor examines how our moral positions shape institutions, obligations, and the ways we justify our choices. 

His arguments invite a closer look at why we hold certain principles, and whether those principles survive contact with their real-world consequences.

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