Matthew Ferguson’s Review of David Hart, The Experience of God
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Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Mr. Lowder’s Closing Statement (2014)
Mr. Lowder’s Closing Statement (PDF) Mr. Lowder’s Closing Statement Slides (PDF)
Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Mr. Lowder’s Second Rebuttal (2014)
Mr. Lowder’s Second Rebuttal (PDF) Mr. Lowder’s Second Rebuttal Slides (PDF)
Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Mr. Lowder’s First Rebuttal (2014)
Mr. Lowder’s First Rebuttal (PDF) Mr. Lowder’s First Rebuttal Slides (PDF)
Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Mr. Lowder’s Opening Statement and Slides (2014)
Mr. Lowder’s Opening Statement (PDF) Mr. Lowder’s Opening Statement Slides (PDF)
Index: The Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Naturalism vs. Christian Theism: Where Does the Evidence Point? (2014)
Note: The rules for the debate did not impose a limit on the words per minute (WPM) ratio for each speech. Because of the quantity of arguments and objections in this debate, each debater had to balance the desire to be understood with the desire to answer as many arguments as possible. Mr. Lowder elected to … Index: The Lowder-Vandergriff Debate: Naturalism vs. Christian Theism: Where Does the Evidence Point? (2014)
Don’t Criticize What You Can’t Understand
Recently, I found myself defending William Lane Craig’s reformed epistemology. I was defending it NOT because I believe it to be true or correct, but because his views were being presented as ‘stupid’ and obviously false. My impression was that those who were making these strong claims did NOT understand Craig’s views on epistemology, … Don’t Criticize What You Can’t Understand
Link: Is God Dead? Michael Tooley vs. Peter Kreeft (2008)
I just discovered on YouTube the 2008 debate between atheist philosopher Michael Tooley, (Professor of Philosophy and College Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado, Boulder) and Christian philosopher Peter Kreeft (Professor of Philosophy, Boston College). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYGap7J7yvM I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m sharing the link with interested readers / viewers.Note: links do not necessarily constitute … Link: Is God Dead? Michael Tooley vs. Peter Kreeft (2008)
Matthew Ferguson: PAMLA 2014 Paper: Philosophically Defining the Supernatural
From Ferguson’s website: Yesterday I presented a conference paper at the 112th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Languages Association (PAMLA). The conference theme for this year was “Familiar Spirits,” and I presented a paper titled “Philosophically Defining the Supernatural.” The topic relates to previous articles that I have written, both here in … Matthew Ferguson: PAMLA 2014 Paper: Philosophically Defining the Supernatural
Why be Skeptical? Reason #1 (Lying Cheating College Students)
If most people lie and deceive, and if people often lie and deceive, then we have good reason to be skeptical. We have seen in previous posts that most children lie and lie frequently, and that most teenagers lie and cheat and do so frequently; it is now time to take a look at the behavior … Why be Skeptical? Reason #1 (Lying Cheating College Students)