Joshua Yen

  • Introduction to Immanuel Kant

    An Interview with Dr. Bob Hanna In our most recent interview on the Philosophy for All channel, we have been privileged to be joined by Dr Bob Hanna to talk about the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential writers in the history of philosophy. We discuss his influence, his key ideas like…

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  • Edith Stein: Future Doctor of the Church?

    Interview with Dr. Sarah Borden Sharkey In this week’s episode of the Philosophy for All podcast, we are joined by Dr Sarah Borden Sharkey, Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College, to talk about the philosophy and life of Edith Stein, a notably figure in 20th century phenomenology and Catholic thought. In this post, you can…

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  • The Fate of the Unevangelised

    An Interview with Dr John Sanders In this episode of Philosophy for All, Dr. John Sanders, professor of religious studies at Hendrix College, discusses the fate of the unevangelized—those who have never heard the Gospel—and explores how Christian theology has grappled with this issue throughout history. His insights trace the diversity of Christian thought on…

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  • Introduction to Anti-Theodicy

    Dr Sami Pihlstrom joins us to discuss anti-theodicy and its challenges towards traditional theodicy. A must read for anyone interested in the problem of evil or the philosophy of religion.

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  • Joe Schmid Talks Philosophy of Religion

    Apologetics, Christian YouTube, Academia, Agnosticism In a recent video on the Philosophy for All channel, I had the privilege to interview Joe Schmid, a PhD Philosophy student at Princeton University on his journey in philosophy as well as his thoughts on the direction of Christian YouTube. Here is a briefly summarised, and I note very…

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  • Martin Heidegger: The Question of Being

    An Interview with Dr. Taylor Carman In a recent video on my YouTube channel, I have the great privilege to sit down and talk with Dr Taylor Carman about the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. While uploading the full transcript of the 1+ hour long interview would be difficult, with the help of AI (something Heidegger…

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  • Understanding Plato’s Tripartite Division of the Soul

    A Guide to Self Reflection Plato, one of the most influential philosophers in history, offered groundbreaking insights into the human condition. Among his most fascinating contributions is the tripartite division of the soul, a concept that explains our internal motivations through three distinct parts: the rational, spirited, and appetitive. In this guide, we’ll explore what…

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  • Why You Should Read Plato’s Republic

    Timeless Lessons in Philosophy and Life Alfred North Whitehead famously described Western philosophy as “a footnote to Plato.” While this may seem like an exaggeration, The Republic, one of Plato’s most influential works, solidifies the validity of that claim. As a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, it delves into questions of ethics, justice, politics, and the…

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  • New Article: Perspectives on the Problem of Evil

    A Peer-Reviewed Article for The Evangelical Review of Theology. I am very pleased to announce the publication of my most recent peer-reviewed paper for The Evangelical Review of Theology, the quarterly journal of the World Evangelical Alliance. Written to introduce leaders in theology to philosophical perspectives on the problem of evil, this paper covers themes…

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