Does God Exist? Classical and Contemporary Arguments

Does God exist? This timeless question has shaped human thought for millennia. In this episode of Big Questions, Big Ideas, we explore the major philosophical arguments for the existence of God, from classical reason-based approaches to modern critiques and debates.

This lecture examines the Ontological Argument (from pure reason), the Cosmological Argument (from first cause), the Teleological Argument (from design), and the Moral Argument (from objective goodness). We’ll also look at contemporary responses from thinkers like Alvin Plantinga and Richard Dawkins, and consider how science, evolution, and secular ethics have influenced the conversation.

Perfect for students, curious minds, and anyone interested in philosophy, religion, theology, and the limits of human reason.

Keywords: philosophy of religion, arguments for God, ontological argument, cosmological argument, teleological argument, does God exist, atheism vs theism, philosophy lecture, Big Questions Big Ideas