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Posts Tagged ‘philosophy’
Dillard Faries on Religion, Newtonian Physics, and Quantum Mechanics
Near the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century, physics went through a scientific revolution with a shift from the Newtonian paradigm of physics to the weird world of quantum mechanics. This not only affected the way we understand our material (and not-so-material) world, but it had an impact on the philosophical underpinnings of how humans perceive reality, allowing for theology to return to the discourse of science. Dr. Dillard Faries, a professor emeritus of physics at Wheaton College, explains the tensions within Newtonian physics, how quantum mechanics changed our understanding, and his own reflections on topics such as sin, free will, and reality. Many good things on the way this year. Please tell your friends and colleagues about our free educational program. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Michael Rota on Pascal’s Wager
Is it rational to believe in God? Is it rational to believe in Christianity? These were the some of the questions raised by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century that Prof. Michael Rota of St. Thomas University takes up in a re-examination of Pascal’s famous wager. He discusses Pascal’s life, the nature of the wager itself, and then updates it with his own insights, finishing off with a discussion of the probability that God exists. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. And please suggest us to a friend or colleague. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Kyle Swan on Christianity and (Classical) Liberalism
Can a committed Christian also be a good liberal? We invite Prof. Kyle Swan, a philosopher at Sacramento State, to share his thoughts on the topic. We discuss the general concept of liberalism, not in the sense of its use in current US politics, but rather from the perspective of the term as it originated in the Enlightenment with an emphasis on liberty and the “right to be left alone.” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Pamela Edwards on Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor might be best known as the poet of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” but this all-around intellectual also had a great deal to say about history, philosophy, politics, and theology. Dr. Pamela Edwards of the Jack Miller Center discusses the life, times, and thought of this interesting character who left an indelible mark on the social thinking of the late 18th and early 19th century. Please share our free podcast with a friend by mentioning us on social media. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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