Parker's Pensées Ep. 187 - Natural Theology: Misconceptions & New Developments w/ Dr. Chad McIntosh
Jul 26, 2022
Join Dr. Chad McIntosh, an expert in natural theology, as he dives into the intricacies of theistic arguments and their contemporary relevance. Discover the nuances of natural theology, addressing misconceptions and exploring arguments like the cosmological and ontological. He shares insights on moral implications, religious experiences, and even Pascal's Wager, questioning the necessity of faith for objective morality. This engaging discussion uncovers how philosophy and theology intersect, enriching our understanding of belief and existence.
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Diverse Cosmological Arguments Explained
- There isn't a single cosmological argument but a large family with varying premises and focuses.
- Modal cosmological arguments soften premises by appealing to possibility and necessity, not direct causation.
Ontological Argument's Modal Core
- The ontological argument doesn't require existence as a predicate but assumes necessary existence is a property.
- Success hinges on the premise that God's existence is possible, which remains the main debate focus.
Modal Ontological Arguments Validity
- The popular claim that modal ontological arguments require S5 modal logic is false.
- These arguments are valid in multiple weaker modal systems like T, B, and S4.
