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]
Category: 3 AM Philosophy
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]
Hemant Mehta and Agnosticism…Mistakes were made
First let me say that I have nothing but the utmost respect for Hemant Mehta and he was a most gracious guest on the NonSequitur show back when we first got …[read more]
Response to Aron Ra on Facebook
I wrote a pretty lengthy response to Aron Ra on my Facebook page and I think it is decent enough to put in a blog for future reference so I’m …[read more]
