Tag Archives: Philosophy

New atheism, bad philosophy

Posted on February 17, 2011 by me

If there’s one thing that distinguishes the so-called “New Atheists” from the old atheists, it’s that the New Atheists are notoriously bad at philosophy, something I’ve said before. Edward Feser writes on this topic, Philosophers and theologians are constantly told … Continue reading →

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When Skeptics Collide

Posted on December 17, 2009 by me

It seems that skeptics love other skeptics – up until the point such skeptics becomes skeptical of something that other skeptics accept. Massimo Pigliucci is a skeptic, philosopher (meaning he teaches philosophy), and blogger who occasionally has some interesting things … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Twain 2

Posted on November 23, 2009 by me

In the first post in this series, I introduced my thesis that Western theology is so tainted by a number of influences that did not affect the Eastern Church that the best way to evaluate Western theology is to start … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Twain

Posted on November 18, 2009 by me

“Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.”  – Rudyard Kipling, Barrack-room Ballads Years ago, I got to know a Greek Orthodox Priest (who was, in fact, from Greece) who tried to explain to … Continue reading →

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