be true. What we take to be true is our reality.” -Gary Zukav If all of this is true‚ how do you perceive God? The most fascinating argument for the existence of an all-perfect God is the ontological argument. The argument that God‚ being defined as most great or perfect‚ must exist‚ since a God who exists is greater than a God who does not. The ontological arguments claim that once we understand
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In the excerpt from Dewey‚ the most persuasive part is when the article discusses faith in human nature as the foundation of democracy. This part of the argument is persuasive because Dewey acknowledges the opposing side to this view‚ and gives a realistic counter argument. He says‚ “It is not the belief that these things are complete but that if a given a show they will grow…” So‚ Dewey is well aware that faith in human nature is not currently a reality‚ but he does believe that faith in human nature
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Outline of Rowe’s Chapter on the Argument from Contingency in His Philosophy of Religion‚ Part II Notes on Rowe on the Cosmological Argument‚ Part Two: Four Criticisms of the Argument 0. Review 0.1 Dependent beings: a being whose existence is accounted for by the causal activity of other beings 0.2 Self-existent beings: beings whose existence is self-explanatory‚ or accounted for by their own inner nature 0.3 The Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR): There must be an explanation for (a) the
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I find the most compelling argument for the Bible being the Word of God is the Unique Revelation of Jesus Christ. He is by far‚ the greatest man that ever walked the face of the earth. Essentially every aspect of human life has been changed in some way‚ because of the life & teachings of Jesus. As a follower of Christ it is not merely what He taught‚ but who the person of Jesus Christ claimed to be and what he practiced while He was here on earth that convinces me of who He is. Dr Towns explains
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Tell me as much as you can about this passage as an argument (especially the parts). p1. Sun will bring skin cancer. p2. Rain will bring puddles that we can jump. p3: Pain is bad‚ joy is good. If a thing causes more good things than bad things‚ then it is better. p4: If A is better than B‚ then we should like A. p5. Puddles are better than skin cancer because it creates more joy than pain. Conclusion: I like rain better. 2. Find an argument from an external source (make sure to tell me where
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Discuss Girard’s argument that violence is at the core of every religion and examine the scapegoat theory Around the world violence and war are being carried out in the name of religion‚ not just in today’s society but throughout history. René Girard argues that violence is at the core of every religion‚ and by the ways that the media portray religious conflict could lead many people to agree. This essay will be explaining his argument and examining the key points‚ in order to understand his view
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A topic for debate is‚ whether the 2nd Amendment protects individual rights to own a firearm. For the past century‚ political scientist and private citizens have compelling arguments about the exact meaning of the 2nd Amendment. For example‚ citizens that want to protect the individual’s right to possess a firearm concentration on the “right to bear arms” portion. While those concerned with communal responsibilities put emphasis on the “well-regulated militia” phrase to further implement restrictive
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The general topic of discussion among scholars is that the health of zoo animals in Britain needs specific attention as a way to counter the increasing push for the banning of zoos. Most scholars tend to specifically address the causes of low health of zoo animals. The most common causes addressed are visitor interactions‚ types of enclosures‚ and a lack of opportunities for wild behavior. There are scholars such as G.R. Hosey and Gareth Davey who both feel that zoo visitors have a strong impact
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Thinking as a Power not a Reflex…. In the Principles of Human Knowledge and the Three Dialogues‚ George Berkeley supports 2 metaphysical propositions: idealism (the assertion that everything that exists is either a mind or depends on a mind for its existence) and immaterialism (the claim that matter does not exist). His argument that all physical objects comprise ideas compressed in his motto esse is percipi (to be is to be perceived). Berkeley‚ in the Principles and Dialogues‚ affirms that all
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Write a mediated argument paper on one of the following topics: Hate Crime Laws Toys for tots (Barbie‚ etc.) Smoking (Tobacco) Rudeness (modern manners) Make sure you have the following in your essay: -intro that defines and explains the issue -discussion of both positions on the issue; be impartial here -discussion of ideas shared by both sides; common ground -solution that considers the interests of both sides -conclusion Note: Please‚ refer to‚ at least‚ four sources in your paper: two
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