Can You Actually Know Anything? Epistemology for Normal People (Dr. Trent Dougherty) Ep. 571

This episode's mature themes may not be suitable for children. Catholic philosopher and epistemologist, Dr. Trent Dougherty, joins Pints to tackle the age-old question: what does it even mean to know something? The conversation weaves between rigorous philosophical debate - Descartes, Gettier, justified true belief and vulnerable personal territory where Dougherty shares his battles with the inner demons that plagued his pursuit of success. Ep. 571 - - - 📚 Resources Mentioned: Books • Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales • The Problem of Animal Pain by Trent Dougherty • The Discarded Image by C.S. Lewis • The Four Cardinal Virtues by Josef Pieper • Spiritual Exercises by Ignatius of Loyola • The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis • Against Heresies by Irenaeus (Church Fathers) Debates / Conversations • The Bertrand Russell vs. Frederick Copleston Debate (1948 BBC) • Trent Dougherty and Tom Jump YouTube Conversation - - - Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks Coffee: Save up to 25% with promo code 'PINTS' at St. Paul Center: Share your faith with others this Easter Season by joining the Easter Accompaniment Challenge. Sign up and become a member today at Catholic Match: Download the app or head to and find your forever. Charity Mobile: Visit to get started. PreBorn: Make a difference for generations to come. Donate securely online at or dial keyword 'BABY' - - - Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: ⁠⁠ 📲 Download the free Daily Wire app today on iPhone, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. - - - 📕 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - - - 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: 📸 Instagram: 𝕏 Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠ 📚 PWA Merch – ⁠⁠⁠ 👕 Grab your favorite PWA gear here: - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can You Actually Know Anything? Epistemology for Normal People (Dr. Trent Dougherty) Ep. 571 is an episode from Pints With Aquinas by Matt Fradd.

This episode is 197:09 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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