"Isn't truth a matter of preference?"
Preference or truth? Is there a difference?
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…
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?
Why Bother Arguing?
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
Answering Four Misconceptions about the Christian Faith
There are a number of popular misconceptions about Christianity that arise in today's society. Brian Douglas answers four of these as he…
What Does Jerusalem Have to do With Athens?
This talk, given by Stefan Lindholm from English L'Abri, considers the relationship between philosophy and theology – between…
Why Should Anyone Believe Anything At All?
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of California, Santa Barbara in February 1998, Dr James Sire considers the role of…
Does It Really Matter What I Believe?
A question we often hear is, "Does it really matter what I believe as long as I believe in something?" Or, "As long as your belief helps…
The Blind Men, the Elephant and the Zoo
An alternative version of the traditional story of the blind men and the elephant.