Category: Jimmy Stephens

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Expanding Presuppositional Principles: Transcendental Argument, Epistemology, and the Impossibility of the Contrary

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In a previous article, I discussed some of the basic principles of presuppositionalism. Here, I’d like to expand on those foundations and develop a few core arguments more thoroughly. 1. Transcendental Argument In that earlier piece, I briefly introduced the … Continue reading Expanding Presuppositional Principles: Transcendental Argument, Epistemology, and the Impossibility of the Contrary

Covenantal Apologetics, Epistemology, Jimmy Stephens, Molinism, Panentheism, The One and the ManyLeave a comment

Metaphysical Confusion: Michael Jones, Idealism, and the Failure of Molinism

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Michael Jones was recently interviewed by Braxton Hunter and Jonathan Pritchett in a segment that felt more like MSNBC lobbing questions at Obama than a serious theological discussion. You have to wonder if Hunter and Pritchett even have arms, considering … Continue reading Metaphysical Confusion: Michael Jones, Idealism, and the Failure of Molinism

Atheism, Covenantal Apologetics, Jimmy StephensLeave a comment

The Present Problem: Induction, Materialism, and the Illusion of Justification

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 Given our current sensory experience, how can we justify inferences from them and from our records of the past, to the future and to the sorts of scientific laws and theories we seek?(Rosenberg 2013) Hume’s argument:A conclusion is justified either … Continue reading The Present Problem: Induction, Materialism, and the Illusion of Justification

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The Failure of Internalism: Jimmy Stephens’ Critique of Human Nature and Justification

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Internalism and externalism are two competing theories in epistemology that address how beliefs are justified and how knowledge is acquired. These two approaches raise important questions about the limits of human cognition, the nature of justification, and the reliability of … Continue reading The Failure of Internalism: Jimmy Stephens’ Critique of Human Nature and Justification

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Uncircumcised Hearts and Divine Sovereignty: A Calvinist Perspective on Leviticus 26:41

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Dan Chapa:Calvinists, how do you explain Moses’ comments on humbling an uncircumcised heart? Lev. 26:41 if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, 42 then I will remember my covenant with Jacob… Jimmy Stephens:Forgive … Continue reading Uncircumcised Hearts and Divine Sovereignty: A Calvinist Perspective on Leviticus 26:41

Calvinism, Doctrine of God, Epistemology, Ethics, Jimmy Stephens, ThomismLeave a comment

The Flaws of Reason: Non-Contrastive PSR and Its Metaphysical, Ethical, and Biblical Consequences

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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