Jimmy’s Perspective in His Own Words “I’m a pessimist about these questions. Meaning, I think analytic philosophers falsely assume there’s some transcultural, abstract answer that will magically avoid the need for further analysis and synthesis. I reject that as nonsense … Continue reading The One and the Many: A Perspective on Philosophical Complexity and Theological Insight
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
It is presented by some enthusiasts that the Jews were just materialists, believing that no Jew in the 1st century thought God was a being transcending the physical world. However, this is not accurate as various perspectives existed in Second … Continue reading Transcendence and Materialism in Early Jewish Thought
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
by Jimmy Stephens: This has the odd (from a modern perspective) result that will’s correspond to nature’s, not “persons.” And in talking to some of its defenders, they will even decry the use of “person” for the Trinitarian Persons as … Continue reading The Complexities of Trinitarian Wills: Unitary and Social Perspectives
From Chris Matthew: There are a couple of remarks that merit response, @FondestAlloy. 1. Do you deny the possibility of knowing whether something is objectively true?2. You describe pessimistic meta-induction well. In the future, there is the possibility (a high … Continue reading Epistemic Chaos: The Disarray of Unbelief
Nickk:@A… hey, can you type up your reasons for accepting molinism in here. A…:@Nickk Sure, so the first thing to do is to define the central claim of Molinism. As I see it, the claim is that God predestines you … Continue reading The Incompatibility of Divine Intent and Molinist Freedom
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
By Jimmy Stephens: Firstly, an appeal to mystery, by itself, does not support PSA and neither does it rule out PSA. One could appeal to mystery in favor of PSA or in favor of an alternative. Mystery is invoked wherever … Continue reading The True Cost of Sin: Why Alternatives to PSA Fall Short
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