consciousness

An F-Inductive Argument from Consciousness for Theism, Revisited

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Edited on 15-Feb-20While some theistic arguments are “God of the gaps” arguments, many, including those defended by Christian philosophers, are not “God of the gaps” arguments. Before accusing a theist of trotting out another “God-of-the-gaps” argument, atheists should first verify that the argument actually is a “God-of-the-gaps” argument.Here is the basic structure of a “God-of-the-gaps” … An F-Inductive Argument from Consciousness for Theism, Revisited

How Theists Can Avoid God-of-the-Gaps Arguments and Still Argue for God

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Background: In the context of a review of Dan Barker’s book, Godless, Randal Rauser had a very brief, even cryptic, exchange in the combox for his about God-of-the-Gaps (GOTG) arguments. (See here and here.) That exchange led to his latest post, which you can read for yourself here. I’ve decided to post my response on my own blog here, … How Theists Can Avoid God-of-the-Gaps Arguments and Still Argue for God

Moreland on Consciousness

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(redated post originally published on 14 November 2011) Re: http://www.jpmoreland.com/2010/11/18/critique-of-graham-oppys-objection/ There have been some further developments in this discussion. See: Graham Oppy “Critical Notice of J. P. Moreland’s Consciousness and the Existence of God” European Journal for Philosophy of Religion 3, 1, 2011, 193-212 J. P. Moreland “Oppy on the Argument from Consciousness: A Rejoinder” … Moreland on Consciousness