Tag Archive: logic

Altruism (Why Would a Heathen Like Me Be Good Even If I’m Not Expected to Have an Ultimate Reason to Be One?)

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I was given a task by my philosophy teacher to make a reflection paper that answers the question ‘Why be good?’ This is my response. I hope you like it. What is a good person? What are the necessary qualities …

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Deus Meus [ The God Paradox ]

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We are all aware about the differences of every religion in this world. If I was born a Buddhist, I will be following the wisdom of Buddha. If I was born a Muslim, I will be worshipping Muhammed and Allah. …

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Reason

I’m not an atheist because I hate god I’m not an atheist because it’s a fad But I’m one because I know how to logically reason I don’t want my mind imprisoned by the tyrant called ignorance it puts you …

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Refuting the Five Ways of Aquinas

In this work, Aquinas presented five logical ‘proofs’ about the existence of God. However, these arguments are full of logical loopholes and inconsistencies. Saint Thomas was guilty of jumping into conclusions without any empirical support.

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