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Parker's Pensées
Ep. 210 - The Argument from Intentionality for God w/Dr. Lorraine Juliano Keller
Dec 22, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Lorraine Juliano Keller, a philosopher known for her work on the existence of God and intentionality, dives into compelling topics. She elaborates on how the mind's representation can ground truth in understanding divine concepts. The discussion spans divine conceptualism, propositional naturalism, and the intricate connections between philosophy and mathematics. Dr. Keller also addresses free will and divine simplicity, challenging listeners to consider the depth of theological discourse and the implications for understanding God.
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- The argument from intentionality posits that the existence of objective truths necessitates a divine mind to account for them.
- The critique of psychologism reveals the limitations of finite minds in representing eternal truths, underscoring the need for a transcendent thinker.
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The Argument from Intentionality
The episode discusses the argument from intentionality, which posits that the existence of propositions is tied to the existence of a supreme mind, often interpreted as God. It begins with the notion that truth involves representation; a statement can only be true if it accurately reflects reality. This leads to the conclusion that because there are truths that exist independently of human minds, a divine thinker must exist to account for these truths. The argument suggests that finite minds cannot fully represent the complexities of eternal truths, necessitating the existence of a divine intellect.
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