Speaking Engagements

Going Live on MythVision Tonight

I know I've been neglecting you a bit recently for which I keep apologising. I am appearing live on Derek Lambert's MythVision YouTube channel/podcast today, 24th, 11am EST, 4pm BST. Here is where it will be live streamed - watch it on YouTube to access

Two Resurrection Talks Being Given Today

I am giving the second part to me interview with Harmonic Atheist Tim Mills today, which he should put up as and when he gives it the soft edges and trimming it might require. My first one on the Resurrection with him is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Biblical Exegesis

My Resurrection Talk and How the Narrative Was Constructed

As you know, I gave a talk on Saturday on the Resurrection and was worried about my "performance" since only last week, on holiday. I lost the use of my legs for a couple of days. It was scary multiple sclerosis stuffed. I put it down to a

Speaking Engagements

Now That's a Book I Wanna Read

Massive apologies for my absence. I was worried about my talk to the Dorset Humanists on Saturday as it was the first talk I have given since my stem cell treatment in Moscow for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. I was worried that my short term memory might give me hassle.

Dorset Humanists

Come to my Talk on the Resurrection - Bournemouth, August 14th

Okay, so this might be out of the question to the majority of my audience, those good people being the wrong side of the pond 9culturally, historically, morally...:) heh!), but I am giving a talk to the Dorset Humanists (the largest humanist group in the UK, no less) on the

Speaking Engagements

My Nativity Interview. And Bananarama.

Here is today's interview with me, hosted by Andy Hall for Laughing in Disbelief, discussing the Nativity. We had a seamless segue (!) at the end to talk Brexit - he couldn't resist. And nor could I... I love talking with Andy - it's always

Speaking Engagements

Join Me in Live Stream Nativity Interview

I'm appearing on Andy Hall's Laughing in Disbelief live stream vodcast. We'll be taking about the Nativity because, well, that's topical. Check it out here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFxTK34MMo&feature=youtu.be Stay in touch! Like A Tippling

Speaking Engagements

Reminder of My Talk on the Nativity... in an Hour

Just to remind you that I will imminently be giving a talk by Zoom to the Chichester Humanists on the Nativity. Please come along! Register now here and you will be sent the details. I saw at least one of your names at my Atlanta talk, would be good to

Speaking Engagements

Two More Nativity Talks This Week

I have two Zoom presentations that I am giving on the Nativity, one for the Atlanta Freethought Society on Sunday afternoon (evening UK time), and one for the Chichester Humanists, 15th December, UK evening. Details as per the links. Pop along if you can! Stay in touch! Like A Tippling

Speaking Engagements

I'll Be on Unbelievable in December Debating the Nativity

I am excited to have been asked to appear on Unbelievable again on Premier Christian Radio with Justin Brierley and an as-yet-unnamed Christian apologist. We will be debating the Nativity for broadcast around 14 December. Whoop! I will also by presenting my Nativity talk for Chichester Humanists on the 15th

Coronavirus

Politics, Covid and All Sorts

Enjoy this chat I had with fellow Patheoser Andrew Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bbz-rKN87g Stay in touch! Like A Tippling Philosopher on Facebook: A Tippling Philosopher You can also buy me a cuppa. Or buy some of my awesome ATP merchandise! Please... It justifies me continuing to

Speaking Engagements

Live Chat with Andrew Hall

I'll be live with my fellow Patheoser Andrew Hall in just under an hour, if you are bored. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bbz-rKN87g&fbclid=IwAR0Bee0yQCn_mAWnWlXtQyldJcc3lkYIMU1qOUQp0u27dMT0t6WxqIDAKZc It will just be us chewing the cud without any structure, so be warned! Stay

Coronavirus

A Coronavirus Conversation, Tonight @7:30pm

I am giving a talk to Dorset Humanists tonight about the coronavirus pandemic. Please pop along (all times are BST UK time)! The following details are from the meetup page (which includes the ID and password when you log in): Details: A Coronavirus Conversation: Philosophy, Psychology and Politics Join us

Coronavirus

A Coronavirus Conversation: Philosophy, Psychology and Politics

Okay, so it'll be a monologue. I have another talk booked for this coming Wednesday on another topic: the coronavirus. It will be for Dorset Humanists for whom I have done pretty much all my other talks. They are gluttons for punishment and I love them for it.

Biblical Exegesis

Being Skeptical of the Resurrection Accounts; An Online Easter Talk, Tonight

Tonight, I am giving a talk that will be jointly hosted for two different skeptical organisations here and here at 8pm UK time. My talk will be a tough one to squeeze into the allotted time, so I will be rattling through it at a rate of knots, no doubt.

Alan Duval

Psychology and Moral Philosophy: An Integration

Last night, I gave a talk to the Portsmouth Skeptics in the Pub with fellow ATP writer, Alan Duval. We had a great time and I can't thank Pompey Skeptics enough (especially as they donated all proceeds to my appeal - totally brilliant of them). It was great

Alan Duval

Come to Portsmouth to See Me and Alan Duval Give a Talk on Morality

It's the dream team, there's no doubt about it. Pearce and Duval, Portsmouth Skeptics in the Pub, 10th January, morality. What more could you want for the new year? We are going to lay out our ideas about what the main theories of morality are, spending

atheism

Talk on the Isle of Wight Tomorrow Night

Considering how close I live to the Isle of Wight, and that we are only separated by a thin stretch of water, I am surprised I have not spoken there before, though this may be because the humanist group is nascent there (not sure). So I am really happy to

Brexit

Brexit and the Media

As Winston Churchill once said, the best argument against democracy is a 5-minute conversation with the average voter, but there you go. Has Brexit represented a win for democracy? In short, no. We have a representative democracy whereby we democratically vote for a local MP to represent us in Parliament

Speaking Engagements

I'm Speaking at Stop the War Q & A at Bournemouth University Tomorrow Night

I have been invited onto the panel at Stop the War Coalition, Bournemouth tomorrow night. This should be interesting as it's not my usual topic, but one that is certainly very newsworthy right now. The details can be found here. Pop along if you are local. Details are:

God's characteristics

God on Trial

One of my talks that I give is God on Trial. It has morphed a little from its original incarnation. It is a number of philosophical arguments against the belief in (the Christian) OmniGod. Here it is in early form from 2013. See what you think: https://www.youtube.com/

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psychology

Why Do This? What Motivates Me? An Analysis...

I recently posted about how an obsession with rationality, philosophy and politics can change you, and that I have become someone who more often than not now hankers after serious conversation and debate in social situations than perhaps my former, more jovial self would have. Epicurus, regular commenter here, stated

determinism

Free Will Talk in Winchester on Thursday

These and other crucial questions are investigated with a deft touch and uses recent and important scientific findings to support the thesis supplying a valuable overview to the subject. I am giving my talk on Free Will in Winchester, UK on Thursday night at the lovely Discovery Centre for the

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personhood

New Talk on Personhood

I am giving a talk to the University of the Third Age in Gosport on Thursday this week. It is a whole day affair and the day starts with my talk on "What it means to be human" in the morning (which I will use to talk about

Speaking Engagements

God on Trial - Come to my Talk

I am giving a talk to the Chichester Humanists next week, on Weds night. Come along my local people. Which will include about 2 of my readers. Probably. In the meantime, check my books out on this subject (click on the images):