I chat with Michael Jones (@InspiringPhilosophy) about contingency arguments, idealism, the argument from limits, and so much more. NOTE (ADDED 3/21/26): This video represented my views at the time of recording. Some of my views have changed since then, but I'm leaving the video up because it contains lots of helpful information, and also shows my thinking at the time. Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/majestyofreason If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/josephcschmid OUTLINE 0:00 Intro 1:08 Michael’s opening 11:27 Joe’s opening 28:48 Discussion 1:08:05 Q&A LINKS (1) The original video from @tgtengage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxDzyox0CA (2) Contingency Argument playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxRhaLyXxXkZkl5I5QDUXW5CauOfO_bs1 (3) Argument from Limits video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJAS0fFvRQ THE USUAL... Follow the Majesty of Reason podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/4Nda5uNcGselvKphtKSKvH Join the Discord and chat all things philosophy! https://dsc.gg/majestyofreason My Springer book: (a) https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Inertia-Classical-Theistic-Proofs/dp/3031193148/ (b) https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-19313-2 My website: https://josephschmid.com My PhilPeople profile: https://philpeople.org/profiles/joseph-schmid