Category Archives: philosophy

Bible in 5, I Kings; Dick Trammel, Hero

Posted on October 8, 2020 by RC

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What is the ad hominem fallacy?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by RC

Ad hominem may be the most common of all informal fallacies. We commit it when we reject an idea or an argument not on the basis of a flaw in that idea or argument but on the basis of a … Continue reading →

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Two Thumbs Down

Posted on October 2, 2020 by RC

Neil Postman, in his delightful, albeit ominous, little book Amusing Ourselves to Death, draws an insightful comparison to two important dystopian novels. Utopian novels, of course, are those designed to show us edenic cultures. Dystopian novels show us hellish futures. … Continue reading →

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Savorless Salt or Normal Evil

Posted on September 30, 2020 by RC

When we are yet outside the kingdom, before we are born a second time, we suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1). This does not mean we are stupid. It does mean we are foolish. We know what we know, … Continue reading →

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Who Are You To Say? or The Bliss of Ignorance

Posted on September 25, 2020 by RC

It is my general direction to encourage people to believe they’re not quite as dumb as they think they are. I remind my philosophy students that Immanuel Kant was just a man who put his pantaloons on one leg at … Continue reading →

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In the Depths

Posted on September 18, 2020 by RC

I’d like to say I first went there through reading Pascal’s Pensees. Barring that, the next best choice would be the adventures of Antman. Truth be told, my fascination with this truth began with a scene in a movie I … Continue reading →

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Lisa on A Quiet Life; Sartre’s No Exit & More

Posted on September 16, 2020 by RC

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Books? You have books here?

Posted on September 2, 2020 by RC

Not that is would surprise any of you, but technology is not my strength. As such I am dependent on others whose skills surpass mine. This website would not exist were it not for the good work of my friend … Continue reading →

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Lisa & I Talk 1984, My Tombstone & More…

Posted on August 28, 2020 by RC

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Evidentialism; Gnosticism and Conspiracy Theory; Evangelicals and Fundamentalists

Posted on August 11, 2020 by RC

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