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Responding To Contemporary Atheism | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

Jun 2, 2024
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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