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Flammable Objects

Examines various options for thinking about material things.

By Brian Julian|August 17th, 2020|Article, Philosophy|
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The Power of Presuppositions

Argues that presuppositions are central to all thought and action.

By Chris Swanson|January 30th, 2018|Article, Philosophy|
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Proof

Discusses the definition of 'proof' and compares the validity of everyday experience with mathematical proof.

By Chris Swanson|April 25th, 2015|Article, Philosophy|
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Common Sense for a Postmodern Age

Discusses the nature of knowledge and the project of philosopher Thomas Reid.

By Gilmore Greco|April 24th, 2015|Article, Philosophy|
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Four Dangerous Ideas

Discusses social and cultural beliefs that have become so ingrained in our cultural psyche that we cannot see them for what they are.

By Chris Swanson|June 29th, 2014|Article, Philosophy, Society|
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Truth Detectors

Proposes that people are born truth-detectors and that they are very good at it.

By Chris Swanson|March 12th, 2013|Article, Philosophy|
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Chaos and Order

Discusses the shift from the view of the natural world as chaotic and to ordered and the ramifications of that shift for Western civilization.

By Chris Swanson|March 1st, 2013|Article, Philosophy|
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Address to the Gutenberg Class of 2011

Gives advice to graduating seniors who desire to become wise.

By Jack Crabtree|March 1st, 2013|Article, Philosophy|
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The Problem of Meaninglessness

Explores the ways in which intellectual culture affects finding meaning.

By R. Wesley Hurd|June 27th, 2011|AP, Article, Philosophy|
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War Between the Bookshelves

Explores the difference between literature and philosophy.

By Tim McIntosh|June 26th, 2011|Article, Philosophy|
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Reading Through Narrative

Relates a personal journey from doubt to belief.

By Tim McIntosh|February 26th, 2011|Article, Philosophy|
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The Integrity of a Truth Seeker

Discusses how our culture and Christians view "Truth" and describes the responsibility of the Truth seeker.

By Toby Johnston|January 26th, 2010|Article, Philosophy|
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A Dialogue

Explores Christianity's claims as a valid and coherent worldview.

By Ron Julian|January 26th, 2008|Article, Philosophy|
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Reconciling Philosophy

Explores the question, "Why would a Christian care to read non-Christian and even anti-Christian thinkers?"

By Peter Wierenga|October 26th, 2007|Article, Philosophy|
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Pagan Christianity

Compares modern Christianity and ancient pagan idolatry.

By Earle Craig|June 26th, 2006|Article, Philosophy|
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Seekers, Truth, & Fulfillment

Asks whether we can find a vision of life that is true.

By R. Wesley Hurd|January 26th, 2002|Article, Philosophy|
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Postmodernism

Explains the nature and impact of postmodernism.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|
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Me and My Worldview

Illuminates the concept of a worldview and why it is important.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|
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Sometimes It's Not Nice To Love

Shows how true love sometimes requires a painful honesty.

By Margaret Sholaas|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|
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An Abortion That Should Have Been?

Considers the worth and meaning of a human life in the face of great suffering and loss.

By Margaret Sholaas|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|
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    Was Galileo right? Sophomore Donovan records his m Was Galileo right? Sophomore Donovan records his measurements for the Pendulum Practicum, where students work to understand motion and gravity by reproducing Galileo's Three Laws of Motion. ⁠
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