Tag Archives: faith

Thoughts on Faith and Induction

Posted on August 1, 2012 by facedownphilosophy

If the problem of induction tells us that we are not justified in establishing law-like relations in science, then upon what do we base our certainty that the sun will “rise” tomorrow, or that magnetic poles of opposite charge will … Continue reading →

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Further consideration on “Tolstoy’s Choice”

Posted on July 16, 2012 by facedownphilosophy

Dear Philosophers, I’ve been thinking a lot about the “choice” presented by Tolstoy in My Confession. I am presently stuck with the position that there really is no answer that has especially strong justification. Here’s the puzzle for which I … Continue reading →

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Evaluating the skeptical theistic response to the problem of evil…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by facedownphilosophy

Ok, today’s post is a doozy! A lot of effort went in to it, so I hope you enjoy it. If you have anything to add, feel free to berate my cognitive abilities and slap me with a post. One … Continue reading →

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