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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2025 · 1H 42M

Atheists Can Be Moral Realists Too | #26 Dr. Erik Wielenberg

from The Uncertainty Podcast · host Miles K. Donahue

Erik Wielenberg, professor of philosophy at DePauw University, discusses godless normative realism, his attempt to craft an objective morality without appeal to God. We also debate divine command theory, the attempt to do the precise opposite: ground ethics in God's nature, and in His commands. To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating.For more information about Dr. Wielenberg and a list of his publications, check out his PhilPeople page.As always, feel free to follow me on Instagram and X-formerly-Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe

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