W/ Jimmy Stephens The Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR) asserts that for every fact or state of affairs, there must be a sufficient explanation for why it is the case. This principle underlies much of metaphysical and epistemological inquiry, seeking … Continue reading The Flaws of Reason: Non-Contrastive PSR and Its Metaphysical, Ethical, and Biblical Consequences
By Jimmy Stephens Introduction In the ongoing debate between evolution and creationism, one often overlooked but critical issue is the epistemological foundation upon which evolutionary theory stands. This foundation is known as uniformitarianism—the assumption that the processes observed today are … Continue reading The Epistemological Crisis of Uniformitarianism and the Incoherence of Natural Selection: A Reformed Critique
By Jimmy Stephens: On Christian Theism, God is self-existent, an idea freighted with a lot of metaphysical baggage. One metaphysical correlate is irrelativity. Who God is is not something defined by Platonic Forms or abstract properties or a force. God’s identity … Continue reading God’s Unique Identity: The Car Factory Analogy and Divine Self-Existence
Satan For Christ: Satan For Christ’s Argument Against Pragmatism: Premise 1 (P1): If pragmatism is true, then those theses are false which lack inferential utility. Premise 2 (P2): Pragmatism lacks inferential utility. Conclusion (C): Therefore, if pragmatism is true, then … Continue reading Why Pragmatism Falls Short: A Simple Analysis
drake007: If no one has comprehensive knowledge of the universe, then no one can have any knowledge of the universe. Only God could have comprehensive knowledge of the universe. We have some knowledge of the universe. Therefore, God exists. Do … Continue reading Exploring the Unitary-Knowledge Argument: A Dialogue on Omniscience and Epistemology
Jimmy Stephens (Satan For Christ): On Implication and Linear Inference The long-short of it is that he made a false dichotomy, which Van Til himself anticipates and emphatically precludes, between “linear” inference and implication. Implication is not a competitor with … Continue reading Implication and Mental Constructs: A Theological Dialogue on Knowledge, Representation, and God’s Omniscience
Brooks W: Just finished it up. If I had to give my two cents, I think your use of the Stroudian objection fails to appreciate that the falsity of skepticism is a point of contact for many unbelievers. If they … Continue reading Debating the Falsity of Skepticism: A Dialogue on TAG and Presuppositionalism
Squash: Gents and ladies, I’ve been hanging around POLITICS and am experienced with a flavor of presup over there that looks a little like this. P1: God is the necessary precondition for knowledge.P2: Knowledge.C: God. When pushed for P1, I’ve … Continue reading Theonomous Reasoning and Knowledge: A Philosophical Discussion
This is part two of the review, and it should be straightforward to address. For the first part: https://watchmencouncil.com/2024/01/04/the-battle-of-doctrinal-foundations-examining-sola-scriptura-and-tradition/ Here is the second point of his opening statement: A commonly asked question by my opponent (and Protestants like him) who … Continue reading Debate Review Part 2: Addressing Misconceptions about Sola Scriptura and Biblical Interpretation
I’d like to offer some thoughts on Jonathan Mclatchie’s review of “Canon Revisited – Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, by Michael J. Kruger.” I’ve touched on his perspective briefly before, and I believe this is … Continue reading Unpacking Epistemological Assumptions: A Review of Mclatchie’s Framework
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