Jimmy Stephens: A necessary condition of being a person is knowing God. Computers cannot possess knowledge – full stop. So computers cannot be persons. Isaiah: What would be the necessary condition for knowing God? Jimmy Stephens: The definite article “the” … Continue reading Computers and Knowledge
After watching the debate between Dr. Gavin Ortlund and Trent Horn, I found Horn’s argument regarding 2 Timothy 3:15-16 (θεόπνευστος, theopneustos, God-Breathed) particularly intriguing. Horn suggests that this passage doesn’t intend to teach the inerrancy of scriptures but rather conveys … Continue reading Review: Dr. Ortlund vs Horn
I simply wish to quote the thoughts of Catholic apologist Taylor D. Barrett on the debate between James White and Trent Horn. Taylor has been dedicated to correcting misconceptions in Catholic apologetics for years. His opening argument is that “If … Continue reading Was Trent Horn Correct about Sola Scriptura?
This is Jimmy Stephens thoughts about human Conceptualism: We have to give him credit for avoiding saying abstracta are just labels. At least he’s only as stupid as to say universals are the map of them, instead of saying universals … Continue reading Conceptualism: A Problematic Tale
Here were some of Jimmy Stephens thoughts about Pallmann’s views: First, let’s grant that reasoning is never justificatory. Acts of reason only occasion things that lend justification and those acts never themselves lend justification. Even if that were the case, … Continue reading Are you assuming Reliabilism?
Jimmy Stephens: Philosophers are often not musicians, but being one, it’s so funny to see stuff like this. Wooten is a genius, but he completely misses the point. The reason why even his chromatic notes “work” is because they are … Continue reading There are no wrong notes?
Short Summary: David initially delineates between two distinct forms of authority. An authority figure typically possesses expertise in a particular domain. A deontic authority directs actions, dictating what one should do. For instance, a police officer issues commands based on … Continue reading Is Scripture our Highest Authority?
In this article, we will examine the charge against presuppositionalism that it involves circularity. Why isn’t circular reasoning a fallacy when it comes to fundamental (by which I assume you mean foundational or noninferential) beliefs?The very question “How do you … Continue reading Highest Authorities?
Jimmy Stephens states: This theory requires that epistemic virtues are distinguishable from vices. Further, in order for the theory to be consistent, knowing the difference should just involve exemplifying the virtues. The problem is that this question is metacognitive in … Continue reading The Virtue of Virtue Epistemology
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