One of the most important questions for the Christian thinker is: How does the truth of Scripture relate to the truth of philosophy, or science, or history? If we put it in terms of “revelation,” it becomes: How does special revelation relate to general revelation?
Category: Thinking Methods
How to Surrender No Premise
When disputing or discussing, it’s common to grant an opponent’s premise for the sake of argument. But we don’t always need to, and it’s not always desirable. Take this example: One who supports “Planned Parenthood” and the harvesting of infant body parts argues as follows: “I thought that according to Christianity all babies go to […]
Inductionism: What’s the Plan?
Where are we headed? Today I want to show a brief outline of the philosophic system I advocate, which I call Inductionism. My philosophy has three main normative principles: 1) Seek your own life by gaining knowledge. 2) Gain knowledge by inductive reason. 3) Base your faith on facts.
Inductionism: A Philosophical System
In this blog I advocate the principle that “if we will live,” we must choose to value our own lives, our reason, and our faith. I seek to reproduce my philosophical convictions in other people. For the sake of clarity, I’ve created an outline of my system. This and future posts will expound my system. […]
42 Philosophical Blunders
This page gives my answers to 42 of my favorite bad ideas in philosophy, along with my own condensed answers. It functions as an outline of much of my philosophical project, especially focusing on epistemology. Many future posts will elaborate on the points found here. As you read the blunders, try quizzing yourself. If you […]