I’ve been working with a graduate student on Buddhist philosophy. We are especially looking at Buddhist epistemology. The First Noble Truth says: “All is dukkha,” which can be understood as “all is …
Some Things Are Clear
In my 2008 book "The Clarity of God's Existence" I wrote about the principle of clarity. In that work the principle of clarity states that if the failure to know God (unbelief) is without excuse, …
Ask a Philosopher: Gnosticism
Ask a Philosopher: I often get questions in emails about my blog or books. I have been replying to these on email but decided I might also start posting answers as part of a series “ask a …
God and Truth VI Talk Overview
This is an outline of my talk from the God and Truth VI panel: I would like to argue three things. First, a common false dichotomy; second, the meaning of meaning; third, meaning and reason. First, …
Knowledge and Proof
Knowledge and Proof I overheard this discussion today (only slightly fictionalized): Tim: You can do what is right without being able to prove it is right, otherwise 98% of people would not be able …
Reason and Faith
I recently gave a talk titled "What is Reason?" This might seem very abstract and it is. I am asking for a definition of "reason" in itself, not reason as defined by how it is used by some humans. …