The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Morality is one of my favourite topics so I was overjoyed when someone posted this question in our debate group. It made me realise that I think about morality in a different way to what I used to. Whilst I used to be firmly in the subjective camp, learning more about morality and moral language…
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(Or ‘The Ice-Cream Analogy For Morality’) One of the most common arguments within online debate groups (at least, those that pertain to philosophy) is whether morality is objective or subjective. I have been in dozens, if not hundreds, of these discussions myself. What I have found is that, largely, we just tend to talk around…
‘Hypothesis’ is a word I see being thrown around social media; sometimes it just doesn’t sit right. This inspired me to look into various technical resources to see if any types of hypothesis actually fit the use I saw so many insisting was “correct”. This article hopes to address the use of hypothesis in the…
Atheism is a polysemous term, and I’ve written a lot about the Evolution of Atheism and the Etymology vs Use/Definition often differs from what people expect. I’ve addressed Issues With Agnostic Atheism, Definitional Problems with Lacking Belief, Is The ‘lack of belief’ Definition of Atheism The Most Common One Used?, What is the Difference Between…
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Set theory is one of the foundational concepts in modern mathematics, or more specifically mathematical logic. This branch of mathematics deals with the study of sets, which are well-determined collections of objects that are completely characterized by their elements. In other words, two sets are equal if and only if they have the same elements….
Logic is a lot harder than people give it credit for, and logical fallacies are no different. Both are frequently misunderstood and misused on the internet, and it can often be us atheists/sceptics and other folks that claim to be logical that make the mistakes. Sometimes there is the idea that because we know the…
Introduction The existence of God has been a topic of debate for centuries. There are various arguments for the existence of God, and each argument has its strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we will evaluate the most common arguments for the existence of God, as well as the most compelling objections against them. We…
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In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic as is the intersection of AI and Ethics. AI has been around for decades, but with advancements in technology, it is becoming more ubiquitous than ever. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and as AI continues to grow, so do the ethical concerns…
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It’s not uncommon on Social Media to be met with some strange takes on subjects that are pretty well grounded, like the False Dichotomy. Folks can make mistakes, but instead of realising that and learning from that they often double down. Today we are going to be discussing the False Dichotomy. What it is, how…
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There are a variety of types of theism, some of which might not strictly be regarded as a form of theism but for the purpose of this video/article theism as a concept is the belief or proposition at least one god exists. A theist is one that accepts the proposition as true. Main Categories of…
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Scepticism(or Skepticism for our American readers) is often seen simply as doubt. For those that are desperate for a simplistic definition of scepticism, reasoned and reasonable doubt might be more suitable than just doubt on its own. Please note, a simplistic definition is rarely going to cover the inner workings and, whilst is a good…
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“Atheism is a lack of belief in God or gods” is probably one of the most common definitions and phrases you’ll hear on social media, especially if you get involved with any sort of theological conversation. It will be no surprise, then, that these same people will say things like “atheism is not a philosophy!”…
When I think about language and linguistics, I often do it through the lens of logic and so I sometimes apply these terms to language. This might not be the ‘normal’ way we use the terminology, but I find it a useful way to discuss the language being used. Language is the way we try…
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“You can’t prove a negative” is such a common phrase among atheists these days and it’s ridiculous!
Do You really think you can’t prove a negative or non-existence?
Well, you’re mistaken – check out this post to find out how!
The importance of human artistic expression in the art world cannot be overstated. As Plato once said, “The arts are not only imitation of the reality, but also a representation of human character.” In other words, art is a reflection of the human experience, and as such, it is essential for preserving the essence of…
Atheism is a word that has quite a rich history going all the way back to ancient Greece and the definition of atheism has changed quite a lot throughout the years. There’s also quite a contentious view pushed by some people who identify as atheists that there is only one definition of atheism. This is…
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