Joshua Yen

  • Prof. Richard Swinburne on the Philosophy of Religion

    A sit down with one of the greats in the field. Whenever someone opens an A level Philosophy or Religious Studies textbook, few names are mentioned more than that of Prof. Richard Swinburne. Being one of the most influential members in contemporary analytic philosophy of religion, the same can be said about his work in…

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  • On the distinction between theoretical and pastoral problems of evil

    A Fundamental Oversight in Theodical Debates? The problem of evil has often been split into the theoretical and pastoral problems. Analytic philosophers of religion want to bracket out pastoral considerations whereas continental philosophers, and many anti-theodicists, argue that more attention needs to be paid towards the pastoral problem of evil. However, in all of this…

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  • What is the Meaning of Life? Dr. Tim Mawson

    An underappreciated ‘Ultimate Question’ The meaning of life is one of the major questions in life, indeed, alongside God and the good, it is one of the ultimate questions. Would you be surprised in realising that this is a lesser discussed field in analytic philosophy? In this interview, I am joined by Dr. Tim Mawson…

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  • Kantian Sceptical Theism and the Unconditonality of Morals

    A Forthcoming Publication in Faith and Philosophy In this article, I briefly introduce to you my forthcoming paper in Faith and Philosophy, widely considered as the leading journal in the field of the philosophy of religion. Beyond the attaching the abstract, I write mostly about the writing and submission process to give you an insight…

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  • Who Actually are the SSPX and What Do They Believe?

    Interview with Fr. James Dominic Rooney If you’ve spent any time on Catholic social media lately, you’ve probably scrolled past a reel of a priest defending the Latin Mass, or a thread arguing that Vatican II was a heretical council, or news about the consecration of new bishops. Behind a striking amount of this content…

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  • Introduction to Philosophy of Religion and Where it is Going?

    A reflection on our sitdown with Prof. Charles Taliaferro If you’ve ever stumbled across the phrase “philosophy of religion” and thought, that sounds either very academic or very niche — you’re not alone. It’s one of those labels that can make a field seem more intimidating than it actually is. So I sat down with Professor Charles…

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  • Reflections on Studying Philosophy and Theology at Oxford

    For those who have come across me for the first time, a brief introduction is needed. I am currently a masters student studying Philosophical Theology at the University of Oxford, extending my stay in dreary Oxford for another two years. This follows from my three years at the same university studying Philosophy and Theology. The…

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  • Understanding Liberal Christianity—Beyond the Cultural Divide

    With the appointment of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, the phrase liberal Christianity has once again become the lightning rod of Christian debate. For many, the term evokes a moral or political stance—a shorthand for being progressive on issues such as women’s ordination or sexuality. Yet, as I argue in my latest video, this…

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  • Who Should Teach Theology on YouTube?

    In 2025, theology on YouTube is a primary catechism for millions. Conversions, controversies, and comment threads often form people’s convictions long before they ever read a council document, confession, or church father. If you publish content doctrine or theology online, you are having a direct impact on people’s walk with God and are claiming a…

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