Theoretical Philosophy » Ontological Argument » 12/20/2015 4:37 pm |
@AKG My pleasure, and regarding your question, yes I am a Brony. However, if you want to talk about it more then hit the "Chit Chat" place.
Theoretical Philosophy » Ontological Argument » 12/20/2015 1:35 pm |
@AKG You should check out Blackwell's Companion to Natural Theology. That book is dedicated to natural theology and one of the sections is dedicated to the Ontological Argument. Robert Maydole, the one who writes that section, talks about various versions of the OA, including Gödel's version. In fact, you can find Maydole's section for free on online, just look for it on google. Regarding Gödel's version, that version of the OA is highly abstract, and formal, so you need some training in mathematical and quantifier logic in order to understand it.
Theoretical Philosophy » Reality is an illusion? » 12/19/2015 1:30 pm |
I found this video on YouTube:
The guy makes an interesting conclusion regarding reality. What do you guys think?Practical Philosophy » Moral Skepticism and Reason » 12/17/2015 7:18 pm |
@iwpoe
Have you ever read Kai Nielsen's "Why Should I be Moral?" He concludes that pure practical practical even with a good knowledge of the facts will not get you to morality. What do you think?
Chit-Chat » Happy Thanksgiving » 11/26/2015 5:21 pm |
Happy Thanksgiving!
Chit-Chat » Any Ex-Atheist » 11/22/2015 3:57 pm |
@iwpoe Do you follow an Aristotelian Eudaimonia?
Theoretical Philosophy » Tele » 11/20/2015 2:51 pm |
I haven't read Charles Taylor's book, but so far I do agree with a more Aristotelian paradigm. Otherwise, humanity is just living in a never-ending illusion of purpose. He is a cosmic accident that will become extinct any time in this dangerous, violent universe.
Theoretical Philosophy » Struggling with First Cause » 11/06/2015 1:41 pm |
My first thoughts are "Say what?"
Theoretical Philosophy » Struggling with First Cause » 11/04/2015 8:31 pm |
@AKG As Alexander and Scott mention, what do you mean by "singularity" and how can the "singularity" be that of which is self-existent? Also, even if Aquinas' First and Second Ways succeed one has to keep arguing that this First Cause really is God. Applying further Thomistic or scholastic metaphysical principles such as the Principle of Transcendental Convertibles, will show this. I think that the person who wrote that piece doesn't have a complete understanding of metaphysics.
Theoretical Philosophy » Struggling with First Cause » 11/01/2015 8:04 pm |
@joewaked I think you shouldn't worry about asking "too much questions." In fact, that's why this forum was established. Also check out Michael Augros' book "Who Designed the Designer." Other works by Dr. Feser such as "Aquinas," "Scholastic Metaphysics," or his blog are very helpful.