Some Problems with Pragmatism
What do we mean when we say something is true? That it corresponds with reality or that it 'works'? And does it matter which of these we…
Truth, Faith and Hope in Life of Pi – A Philosophical Review
Philosopher Peter S. Williams reviews the Christian, Hindu and Secular Humanist perspectives on themes of Truth, Faith and Hope in the…
What is Truth? (on the Nature and Importance of Truth Today)
An examination of various responses to the question "What is Truth?"
True for you, but not for me?
Some people say there is no 'truth', each person decides what is true for them. How might a thoughtful person answer this view?
Art, the Gospel and What It Means to Be Human
How has the way art depicts humanity changed over time? How should the truths of the Christian view of humanity shape creative practice?
Is science the only way to know anything about anything?
Scientism says that science is the source of all our knowledge. Does this make sense or are there other sources for what we can know?
Dawkins and the Abuse of History
When Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion was published in 2006, it quickly became the rallying manifesto of what has been termed New…
The Formation of Belief
This workshop addresses the function of the will both in the formation of a belief and the critical review (audit) of one’s network…
What is Faith? Does belief require warrant?
This workshop will consider the relationship between faith and reason, what might count as evidence for religious claims, and the…