Examining Idealism, Classical Theism, and the Cosmos (with Dr. Keith Ward) (Ep. #124)

Dr. Keith Ward is a professor, author, Christian, and idealist. In this conversation, I talk with him about Idealism and the Incarnation.

Dr. Ward's Website: https://www.keithward.org.uk/about/

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Interest in Philosophy of Mind
3:10 What is Idealism?
4:40 Why Be an Idealist?
6:22 Is Consciousness a Product of the Brain?
9:40 Relationship Between Brain and Consciousness
11:58 The Physical According to Idealism
16:00 Are We Living in God's Mind?
18:10 How Does God Create Other Minds?
21:20 Why a Mind out the Foundation?
23:55 Sharing in the Divine Nature
26:28 Implications for Classical Theism
28:00 The Purpose of the Cosmos and Aliens
33:20 A Changing Cosmos and Classical Theism
36:40 Evil in the Cosmos
39:38 Idealism and Modality
41:45 Idealism and Divine Hiddenness
44:05 Hegel's Idealism and Panentheism
47:55 Keith's Favorite Philosophers
49:55 Possible Words vs Actual Worlds
51:20 God's Changing Knowledge and A-Theory of Time
53:25 Conclusion

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