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The philosopher Joshua Shrode has been working on what he calls Ontological Admissibility Theory (OAT). This meta-metaphysical framework establishes structural invariants (Σ) as preconditions for any configuration to be ontologically intelligible and admissible. Here, in brief, is what that means. Continue reading Ontological Admissibility Theory
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In response to my last post, “The Futility Of Arguing With Theists,” Chris Crawford offered following insights.
One way to understand the conflict between theists and atheists is to think in terms of evolutionary psychology. Continue reading Religion Is a Social Rather Than a Rational Endeavor
Received this interesting email from one of my former students in response to Jerry Coyne’s article: “The ‘Best Arguments for God’s Existence Are Actually Terrible.” Continue reading The Futility Of Arguing With Theists
Dr. Darrell Arnold, Professor of Philosophy
Note – A previous post elicited multiple thoughtful comments from readers, but I thought that Dr. Darrell Arnold’s were worth reprinting in their entirety. I have known Dr. Arnold for over 30 years, and he is a meticulous and conscientious thinker. Continue reading Darrell Arnold: Religion as Community
In response to a previous post, Professor Darrell Arnold penned this thoughtful reply. Continue reading Science and Religion