The Thomistic Institute
Responding To Contemporary Atheism | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
Sep 3, 2019
Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses Ur-Platonism and Big Tent Platonism as frameworks to counter contemporary atheism. He challenges prevailing beliefs, explores rationality through different perspectives, and emphasizes the principle of non-contradiction in unveiling absolute truth.
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- Confronting contemporary atheism entails grappling with complex philosophical concepts beyond mere propositions.
- Big Tent Platonism emphasizes the rejection of pure materialism, existence of forms, and universal truths.
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Contending with Contemporary Atheism
Addressing contemporary atheism is not just about debating the existence of God, but navigating a profound philosophical matrix embedded in atheism. Contemporary atheism challenges fundamental philosophical beliefs and encompasses a broader worldview. Confronting atheism means engaging with complex philosophical concepts beyond mere propositions.
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