Reading List: Arguing about Gods by Graham Oppy
If you are like me and ask yourself the Big Questions fairly frequently, you probably ask yourself perhaps the biggest question of them all: Is there a God?
PhilosophyA collection of 22 posts
What is Atheism?
In this post, we will examine “Atheism” and propose a definition that enables people to identify as atheists while remaining consistent with the broader landscape of the philosophy of religion.
The Impact of Intelligence on Considerations of Equality
When racists or sexists make their posts and comments, they often argue that equality is a lie, humans are not equal and therefore we cannot have the same opportunities – in this argument, they are often either deliberately or not the confusing type of equality found in mathematics with the type of equality society should strive for.
Humanism: A Short Introduction
On this site, I often argue that we should think critically—not take whatever pundits, influences, preachers, and…
Peter Singer: Practical Ethics
WHY are you “automatically” good if you do certain things, we might ask – or we might dismiss such a question with a thought of the sort “because stealing is against the law”. Ok, but what about lying? Or cheating, for that matter? Are the answers always so clear? What about if you’re lying, cheating or stealing to prevent or stop a greater injustice?
Secularism: A Short Introduction
Contrary to what many people believe, secularism is not the same as atheism. Not only that, but you can be a secular Christian. Read on to see what secularism is and how it is possible to be religious and secular.
Naturalism: A Short Introduction
No, it’s not a group of people just hanging around at beaches and swimming pools naked. That’s naturism. Naturalism is a bit less fun than that.