What is intuition and how does it relate to reason? I talk about reason and common ground in my talk here. In the comments there is a discussion about how to define reason and distinguish it from …
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, …
God and Truth VI
Join us on Tuesday, Oct 23, for God and Truth VI. This year we will discuss how to find meaning. Can nihilism be avoided if we deny that there is anything clear? …
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. …