October 9, 2012 by

Handout: Varieties of Religious Experience – Stephen Loxton

Types of Religious Experience Stephen Loxton Introduction Many explanations of religious experience deal with accounts and description of personal, individual and…

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October 9, 2012 by

Article: Hume’s compatibilism

For a very full and detailed discussion of the nature of Hume's compatibilism click here. For an excellent discussion between a…

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October 9, 2012 by

Extract 6: The Language of Morals

R. M. Hare, The Language of Morals (1952) 4. DECISIONS OF PRINCIPLE 4. 1. There are two factors which may be involved…

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October 8, 2012 by

Worksheet: Four causes

Four Causes House One of the most important parts of Aristotle’s philosophy is how he describes the move from potentiality (ideas)…

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Advanced Article: Anselm’s Ontological Argument

Anselm’s Ontological Argument for the Existence of God and its Value for Apologetics By John D. Wilsey, PhD. Assistant Professor of History…

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October 7, 2012 by

Extract: James on Conversion (Lecture IX)

Lecture IX William James, Varieties of Religious Experience Conversion is particularly important in certain religious traditions such as Pietism (followed by…

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October 6, 2012 by

Article: George Orwell on bad writing

George Orwell on bad writing In this classic article, George Orwell explains the nature of bad writing and lays down some…

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October 6, 2012 by

Extract 1: Van Inwagen Doubts about Darwinism

Doubts about Darwinism Source: Leaderu AT THIS SYMPOSIUM we have been asked to speak on the following thesis: Darwinism and neo-Darwinism…

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October 6, 2012 by

Extract 1: Anselm’s Proslogion

Selections from Anselm’s proslogion For a logical reconstruction of Anselm’s argument click here. Chapter I: A Rousing of the Mind to the Contemplation…

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October 6, 2012 by

Extract 2: Gaunilo’s Reply

Selections from Gaunilo’s Response to Anselm A reply to the foregoing by a certain writer on behalf of the fool…

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