What do we mean when we say "God"? This week’s episode is part 2 of tracing the concept from ancient pagan philosophy through Plato and Aristotle to uncover how modern assumptions about God emerged—and why many of them are far from obvious. This sets the stage for exploring deeper East–West differences in how God, goodness, and divine knowledge are understood. Part 1 is recapped in the first 10 minutes.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Recap
09:36 - The ancient view of God
35:34 - Disagreement among the pagans
01:02:16 - Why this is important for us today
01:21:12 - Essence and energy
01:42:59 - Conclusion and ramifications
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