I spoke with Dr. Alex Malpass a bit about his debate with Dr. William Lane Craig (WLC) and the charge of a modal scope fallacy. I am going to naively …[read more]
Category: 3 AM Philosophy
Does answering “I don’t know” actually answer a direct question?
Does answering “I don’t know” actually answer a direct question? Recently in discord, yes I was actually hanging out in discord, I was talking to someone who answered “I don’t …[read more]
Breaking logic: Playing with Modal logic. (False conclusions from valid and sound arguments?)
For me modal logic is extremely complicated and I think far more recondite than most other forms of logic. However, even with my exceptionally little understanding of the basics of …[read more]
If ~Bp is held as atheism, then ~B~p can be held as theism else you are guilty of special pleading.
“Weak Atheist Special Pleading Argument” (WASP argument) I wanted to see if I could simplify my atheist special pleading argument because people have once again been talking about it. This …[read more]
The Transcendental Argument for the Existence of God…why it isn’t convincing.
The other day Sye Ten Bruggencate wanted me to “review” a video with theologian Dr. James Anderson and Tjump. 90 minutes is too long for me to sit through the …[read more]
Aron Ra says we logically can’t get something from nothing.
Aron Ra says we logically can’t get something from nothing. https://youtu.be/D-Z0N1NSl1g?t=332 What is his actual argument for that ipse dixit statement? There is nothing against logic to get something from …[read more]
Atheists and faith based commitments. I explain why they have them as everyone has them:
Seems a lot of people are confused on what are “faith based commitments” also known as “Properly Basic Beliefs” (PBB’s) Properly basic beliefs stem from classical foundationalism (See Sosa: The …[read more]
My post on general propositional principles and speech act theory w/Ozy’s input
Summary of relevant material facts for brief explanation. Normatively: 1) Effectively to deny p = To reject p = To disbelieve p = To believe p is false = To …[read more]
Is not having sufficient evidence sufficient justification?
Assuming principle of rationality, if an atheist says that they are an atheist because they have not heard any convincing arguments for God. Does this really give one sufficient justification …[read more]
My far too lengthy response to Mr. Ra’s Pathos blog about Mr. Agnostic.
Response to : Is an Agnostic also Atheist? (JUNE 21, 2019 BY ARON RA) “I had an associate who is a self-described philosopher, active in the atheist community.” What a …[read more]
