Studying ... Philosophy?
Sometimes subject specific resources can be really helpful. There are a number of resources that will be helpful to you if you are studying…
C.S. Lewis' views on Science and Scientism
A talk on 'Science and Its Proper Boundaries: The Legacy of C.S. Lewis' outlining Lewis' views on science and scientism.
Faith and Facts
I don’t like the word ‘faith.’ Not because faith isn’t valuable, but because it’s often deeply misunderstood.…
"Faith is about 'just trusting' God isn't it?"
What do people mean when they say that they 'have faith' in God? Is faith anything more than wishful thinking?
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…
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…
Rationality: a critical review
An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters
Absolutism: Don't we all have to find truth for ourselves?
Absolute truth is often thought to lead to oppression and injustice. But what if it is the only way to real freedom?
Assumptions Behind Derrida's Theory of Deconstruction
Derrida lays many of his presuppositions out in a hard but very important essay called 'Structure, Sign and Play' in the Discourse of the…