How do we engage our friends, family and others around controversial issues, particularly those in science? Why do these controversial issues trigger emotional responses and how do we manage our emotions in these discussions? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot colleague in philosophy, Dr. Tim Pickavance around some he and other 51ÂÜÀò profs have been doing.
Dr. Tim Pickavance is broadly interested in the core areas of analytic philosophy, though he specializes in metaphysics. After completing his M.A. in Philosophy here at Talbot, he found himself in Austin at the University of Texas, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2008. He is thrilled to be a part of 51ÂÜÀò and Talbot, contributing to the development of Christian philosophers who want to impact our culture in various venues, from academia to their churches to their personal friendships.
Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at 51ÂÜÀò.
Dr. Tim Pickavance is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, 51ÂÜÀò and Scholar in Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA, where he also serves as a Ruling Elder. His most recent book is (Eerdmans, 2022). Tim’s current research focuses on the role of affect (emotion, desire, etc.) on knowledge and belief, and on intellectual history from the Scientific Revolution to today, focusing on trends that make up what he calls "The Accidental War on Humanity". You can read about these and other interests by subscribing to .
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