As a discrete age in history, the modern age defines itself by its inability to solve the most challenging and basic problems facing humans. The Reformation raised challenges to the Roman Catholic …
Reason and Presuppositions
Three sources have come to my attention in the last two days about the role of reason and presuppositions. One is an article by Keith Mathison about Cornelius VanTil found here. In it he says: "The …
Reason and Presuppositions
Three sources have come to my attention in the last two days about the role of reason and presuppositions. One is an article by Keith Mathison about Cornelius VanTil found here. In it he says: "The …
Ask a Philosopher: What is Critical Thinking?
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 …
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The Academy Lecture
I will be giving a talk this spring about the question: "What has Jerusalem to do with Athens." As part of the talk, I will discuss the Academy in Athens. I make this part of my analysis of early …
New Book: Retrieving Knowledge
My friend, Dr. Kelly Burton, has a new book out that can be found here. In this book she looks at the idea of knowledge in early Greek philosophy and its connection to the logos. Contemporary …