Philip Goff
@philipgoff.bsky.social
Philosophy Prof. Heretical Christian. Author of "Why? The Purpose of the Universe" & "Galileo's Error." "One of the most persuasive panpsychists" - Stephen Fry.
Two great new papers out: one offering further support to the Revelation argument I and others push against physicalism, but another arguing it applies equally to panpsychism! Much to think about...
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Why Revelation Cannot Favor Panpsychism Over Physicalism
The revelation thesis, namely the claim that introspection or phenomenal concepts reveal the full essence of conscious states, has recently become a central topic in the philosophy of mind. On the on...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Two great new papers out: one offering further support to the Revelation argument I and others push against physicalism, but another arguing it applies equally to panpsychism! Much to think about...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
philpapers.org/rec/OCOTAF-2...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
philpapers.org/rec/OCOTAF-2...
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My first interview of 2026 was on an Iranian YouTube channel. Last May this well-viewed YouTube debate in Persian on the existence of God was broadcast. The theist appealed to my work on fine-tuning; the atheist disputed this understanding of my work (27:52 in)...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
مناظره وریا امیری و حسین کامکار - آیا باور به خدای ادیان ابراهیمی موجه است؟
YouTube video by V for Veritas وریا امیری
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January 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
My first interview of 2026 was on an Iranian YouTube channel. Last May this well-viewed YouTube debate in Persian on the existence of God was broadcast. The theist appealed to my work on fine-tuning; the atheist disputed this understanding of my work (27:52 in)...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
My first interview of 2026 was on an Iranian YouTube channel. Last May this well-viewed YouTube debate in Persian on the existence of God was broadcast. The theist appealed to my work on fine-tuning; the atheist disputed this understanding of my work (27:52 in)...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
مناظره وریا امیری و حسین کامکار - آیا باور به خدای ادیان ابراهیمی موجه است؟
YouTube video by V for Veritas وریا امیری
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January 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
My first interview of 2026 was on an Iranian YouTube channel. Last May this well-viewed YouTube debate in Persian on the existence of God was broadcast. The theist appealed to my work on fine-tuning; the atheist disputed this understanding of my work (27:52 in)...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDZD...
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What is interesting about this is that it finally completely gives up on any pretence of being moral.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
What is interesting about this is that it finally completely gives up on any pretence of being moral.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
What is interesting about this is that it finally completely gives up on any pretence of being moral.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
What is interesting about this is that it finally completely gives up on any pretence of being moral.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
"We're bad guys, and I don't give a shit."
Please bear that in mind if you happen to be someone with even a passing interest in right and wrong.
Always happy to share videos with a title that flatters me.
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World's Leading Panpsychist Explains the View #philosophy #consciousness #panpsychism
YouTube video by Miles K. Donahue
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January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Always happy to share videos with a title that flatters me.
www.youtube.com/shorts/3RE3u...
www.youtube.com/shorts/3RE3u...
One of the BEST philosophy discussions I've seen on YouTube for ages!!
My response to the objections to God of limited power: They all focused on God having limited understanding. My hypothesis that God is omniscient but of limited power is very simple!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtsq...
My response to the objections to God of limited power: They all focused on God having limited understanding. My hypothesis that God is omniscient but of limited power is very simple!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtsq...
Is an Omni-God's Existence Improbable?
YouTube video by The Analytic Christian
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January 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
One of the BEST philosophy discussions I've seen on YouTube for ages!!
My response to the objections to God of limited power: They all focused on God having limited understanding. My hypothesis that God is omniscient but of limited power is very simple!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtsq...
My response to the objections to God of limited power: They all focused on God having limited understanding. My hypothesis that God is omniscient but of limited power is very simple!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtsq...
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Some people think I'm a contrarian. But I genuinely do have sincerely held convictions:
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Some people think I'm a contrarian. But I genuinely do have sincerely held convictions:
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
Some people think I'm a contrarian. But I genuinely do have sincerely held convictions:
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Some people think I'm a contrarian. But I genuinely do have sincerely held convictions:
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
(A) that are unfashionable,
(B) that I'm convinced are correct,
(C) that I deeply desire to persuade the world of.
I plan to continue this challenging but invigorating project in 2026.
New year's resolutions?
December 31, 2025 at 11:08 PM
New year's resolutions?
If a man tells a woman she's being too angry about sexism, or a white man tells a black man he's being too angry about racism, it's rightly condemned. But when a posh man tells a working class man he's being too angry about class injustice, it's fine.
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Adrian Gallagher, Ph.D on Instagram: "[Working] Class Anger = illegitimate anger. Posh anger = legitimate anger.
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#politics"
37K likes, 1,027 comments - prof_politics on December 9, 2025: "[Working] Class Anger = illegitimate anger. Posh anger = legitimate anger.
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#politics".
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December 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
If a man tells a woman she's being too angry about sexism, or a white man tells a black man he's being too angry about racism, it's rightly condemned. But when a posh man tells a working class man he's being too angry about class injustice, it's fine.
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Unless your new philosophical project is to build a giant water slide (whose intrinsic nature is consciousness of course)
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Unless your new philosophical project is to build a giant water slide (whose intrinsic nature is consciousness of course)
Me: "I think my new philosophical project is more fun than what I've been doing previously."
My wife Emma: "I think you're stretching the word 'fun' beyond its natural boundaries."
My wife Emma: "I think you're stretching the word 'fun' beyond its natural boundaries."
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Me: "I think my new philosophical project is more fun than what I've been doing previously."
My wife Emma: "I think you're stretching the word 'fun' beyond its natural boundaries."
My wife Emma: "I think you're stretching the word 'fun' beyond its natural boundaries."
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This made me smile.
My good friend @helendecruz.net is currently in hospice after a long battle with cancer, and has written this beautiful piece reflecting on what is truly of value in life.
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Can’t take it with you
I am in hospice care and reflecting a lot on what a good life is.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This made me smile.
First people on my bad list for 2026 are Jack, Andrew and Olly off The Panpsycast for raising me as a candidate for worst philosopher ever!
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www.theoramedia.com/panpsycast2/...
a cat is sitting on a couch with its paws on a laptop .
ALT: a cat is sitting on a couch with its paws on a laptop .
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December 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
First people on my bad list for 2026 are Jack, Andrew and Olly off The Panpsycast for raising me as a candidate for worst philosopher ever!
www.theoramedia.com/panpsycast2/...
www.theoramedia.com/panpsycast2/...
I seem to have a memory of having a lovely Christmas dinner yesterday with my family, but I forgot to take a photo for social media. Does that mean it didn't really happen?
December 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I seem to have a memory of having a lovely Christmas dinner yesterday with my family, but I forgot to take a photo for social media. Does that mean it didn't really happen?
Getting boozed up for church.
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Getting boozed up for church.
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The question I get asked most.
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What's the Difference Between Panpsychism and Idealism?
YouTube video by Mind Chat
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December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The question I get asked most.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
The question I get asked most.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
What's the Difference Between Panpsychism and Idealism?
YouTube video by Mind Chat
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The question I get asked most.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_p...
One thing I've really enjoyed doing my own posts and videos on Substack these last few months is being a bit silly. However, I also need to remember there's not much irony on social media. I have consequently renamed my Christmas AMA video. Happy Christmas!
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December 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
One thing I've really enjoyed doing my own posts and videos on Substack these last few months is being a bit silly. However, I also need to remember there's not much irony on social media. I have consequently renamed my Christmas AMA video. Happy Christmas!
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
One thing I've really doing my own posts and videos on Substack these last few months is being a bit silly. However, I also need to remember there's not much irony on social media. I have consequently renamed by Christmas AMA video. Happy Christmas!
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
Christmas "Ask Me Anything" 2025
As a Liverpudlian, I get a bit carried away with being silly, and I think the original title of this was in that vein, but likely to be taken too seriously so I changed to something more mundane.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
One thing I've really doing my own posts and videos on Substack these last few months is being a bit silly. However, I also need to remember there's not much irony on social media. I have consequently renamed by Christmas AMA video. Happy Christmas!
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
philipgoff.substack.com/p/does-the-h...
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Such a great series. @philipgoff.bsky.social was excellent, as was Gilbert Markus talking about 'Is God Nothing?' (of interest to anyone thinking about inter-religious dialogue and concepts of the divine). @takeshimorisato.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social
And so another series of @theosthinktank.bsky.social's Reading our Times comes to an end, with a great interview with @philipgoff.bsky.social in which we simply ask does the universe have a purpose? After a series covering consciousness, quantum, time & God, what else? tinyurl.com/56t5uymc
Does the universe have a purpose? In conversation with Philip Goff
Podcast Episode · Reading Our Times · 16/12/2025 · 36m
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December 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Such a great series. @philipgoff.bsky.social was excellent, as was Gilbert Markus talking about 'Is God Nothing?' (of interest to anyone thinking about inter-religious dialogue and concepts of the divine). @takeshimorisato.bsky.social @theosthinktank.bsky.social