When Pastors Critique Scholars: An Interview with Scott Coley

Text us your questions!We speak with philosopher Scott Coley about the phenomenon of pastors and internet theobrogians publicly critiquing the work of credentialed scholars. Why is this so popular, how are those that do it so confident, and how are normal people fooled by it? As Scott asks in an article, "What conditions make it possible for otherwise reasonable people to believe that the carefully considered arguments of accomplished scholars are vulnerable to obvious and devastating objections raised by non-experts?" That article, published on his blog, made us want to speak with him, and the conversation evolved from there. We discuss expertise, misinformation, intellectual ghettoization, ideology, propaganda, truth, logical positivism, cults and psychopaths, and more. Scott names some names and pulls no punches.The bourbon featured in this episode is Eagle Rare from Buffalo Trace Distillery.The beverage tasting is at 2:54. To skip to the interview, go to 4:47.You can find the transcript for this episode here.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal.Other important info:Rate & review us on Apple & SpotifyFollow us on social media at @PPWBPodcastWatch & comment on YouTubeEmail us at [email protected]!