Nietzsche, Nihilism, and the Return of God (Dr. J. Budziszewski ) | Ep. 577

About this episode

Dr. J. Budziszewski discusses the incoherence of nihilism and materialism, Nietzsche's appeal, and the meaning of love.

Dr. J. Budziszewski, philosopher professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and bestselling author of Pandemic of Lunacy is here to tackle some of the deepest questions of our time: the incoherence of nihilism and materialism, Nietzsche's dangerous appeal, transhumanism, sexual ethics, and what it actually means to love. Ep. 577 - - - 📚 Resources Mentioned: Pandemic Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy - J. Budziszewski https://a.co/d/0f2EXoQY The Four Loves: C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/02oElleV - - - Today's Sponsors: PreBorn: Make a difference for generations to come. Donate securely online at https://preborn.com/PINTS or dial # 250 keyword 'BABY' Charity Mobile: Visit https://charitymobile.com/MATTFRADD to get started. Free Phone offer with code MATTFRADD Exodus 90: Download the Exodus 90 app to start your 14-Day free trial or visit https://Exodus90.com/matt to learn more. Hallow: Deepen your personal relationship with God today. Visit https://hallow.com/MattFradd to get 3 months free. St. Paul Center: Share your faith with others this Easter Season by joining the Easter Accompaniment Challenge. Sign up and become a member today at…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Fradd

Guest: Dr. J. Budziszewski

Topics covered

• nihilism
• materialism
• Nietzsche
• transhumanism
• sexual ethics
• love

Keywords

• nihilism
• Nietzsche
• transhumanism
• sexual ethics
• love
• philosophy
• materialism

Sponsors

PreBorn, Charity Mobile, Exodus 90, Hallow, St. Paul Center, Catholic Match

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Texas at Austin

Products: Pandemic of Lunacy, The Four Loves

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