Hello dear reader, it's been some time. I was not sure what would come of this place, but I'm very glad to find it still here.I want to share something with you if you'll humor me. I'm told it is not that uncommon of a story, but it is now mine to tell. It's about … Continue reading Growing through the Sidewalk
Philosophy
Swirl
What you are about to read is as much a prayer as it is an exercise in reason. It is a logic quickened by spirit, an animated technology for the soul to reach back into the first principles within her. This will thus be the debut of an esoteric, enchanted logic. It will proceed as … Continue reading Swirl
The one where a polytheist takes on the Razor
Philosophy is in the business of looking for arguments. Why do we think something is true or false? What reasons are there, really? The philosophical process tends to end when and only for as long as the mind is satisfied. But that doesn't mean there aren't more arguments to be given on behalf of a … Continue reading The one where a polytheist takes on the Razor
How Simple is Polytheism? Brief Thoughts
There have basically been two objections to polytheism over the years: one, that it is impossible, and the other, that it is too complicated. I. Impossible! The impossibility objections traditionally come from more classical quarters, as the very idea of there being two or more Gods has seemed contradictory in light of a more metaphysical … Continue reading How Simple is Polytheism? Brief Thoughts
Combining Aquinas and the Kalam
For years, champions of the Kalam cosmological argument like Craig have argued that the reason the cause of the universe is a mind is because it is either that or an abstract object: there just aren't any other realistic candidates. A lot of folks find this sort of reasoning...meh. I mean, maybe it's right. But, … Continue reading Combining Aquinas and the Kalam
Monotheism and the Question Begged
The idea of monotheism can be put in different ways, and sometimes other ideas can be mistaken for monotheism. A more abstract approach, for example, would not necessarily say there is only one God, but only that there is no more than one God. This way of putting things is amenable to those who think … Continue reading Monotheism and the Question Begged
The Moral Force of Logic
Things have been in something of an upheaval since leaving the military. My identity was enmeshed with my role, and I no longer play that role. Life is palpably indeterminate without a command-structure, or mission-driven orientation. You just sort of...drift, unless, of course, you choose not to. I tell myself, you are not part of … Continue reading The Moral Force of Logic
The Rebirth of Platonism in Philosophy of Religion: Debrief and some l’esprit d’escalier
Last night I had the pleasure of chatting with Ben Watkins from Real Atheology and Tyler over on his YouTube channel The Freed Thinker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBtlAlTCYo I have long admired Ben's work, and share his commitment to raising the level of discourse. And Tyler was a gracious and attentive host. I appreciate the opportunity, and look … Continue reading The Rebirth of Platonism in Philosophy of Religion: Debrief and some l’esprit d’escalier
War of Worldviews
The process of reasoning from premises to conclusions, or argumentation, can be performed for any number of reasons. Perhaps it is done to perform a sort of diagnostic and identify any flaws or weaknesses in a view that could be improved. Perhaps it is done instead to organize information. Maybe it is to exonerate a … Continue reading War of Worldviews
Hot Take Monday: Taking All Y’all to Task
I'd like to share a couple of hot takes with you, ya know, to spice your Monday up. The first is that polytheism is the fulfillment of a naturalist intuition. The second is that monotheism has built a fortress around a very fragile belief. Let's take each in turn. I. The Best of Both Worlds: … Continue reading Hot Take Monday: Taking All Y’all to Task
The Analytic Pagan 