Category Archives: Faith, Science & Doubt

Bertrand Russell and the limitations of reason

Posted on March 12, 2009 by me

If there is one thing that sets the so-called “New Atheists” apart from the old atheists, it is perhaps the general ignorance of philosophy, and specifically of the philosophical foundations for their own stated positions.  I will hear Hume quoted … Continue reading →

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A great discussion on Christianity vs Atheism

Posted on March 7, 2009 by me

If you have any interest in the subject at all, I suggest you read JD Walters’ post Setting the record straight: the psychology of one ‘true believer’ at CADRE Comments.  Not only is the post a great response to the … Continue reading →

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Working on the New World Order

Posted on March 6, 2009 by admin

I think Harry Collins is a little bit nuts; what do you think? Collins is a professor of social science at Cardiff University, who is apparently tired of having the social sciences marginalized and is working on the groundrules for … Continue reading →

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They couldn’t just be wrong…

Posted on March 2, 2009 by me

From Discovery Channel News: Earth’s climate continues to confound scientists. Following a 30-year trend of warming, global temperatures have flatlined since 2001 despite rising greenhouse gas concentrations, and a heat surplus that should have cranked up the planetary thermostat. That … Continue reading →

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