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HTCG 05

Posted on October 4, 2024 by ehurst

Chapter 5: Logical Thinking and Psychological Understanding Section A: Logic and Psychology Boman separates between logic (impartial and objective) and psychology (engaging sympathetically) in approaching reality — thinking versus understanding. But in actual experience, the two are inseparable. Still, he … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try to Make Sense of It

Posted on July 9, 2017 by ehurst

In the coming days, some of us will face jolting moral quandaries. A couple of days ago, Mr. T mentioned the Trolley Problem, a popular test of ethics. I’m not going to spoon-feed any answers to you; what matters is … Continue reading →

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The Norm of Miracles

Posted on February 18, 2017 by ehurst

Before anyone starts to ask the questions, the answer is mysticism. We can wrap our answers in reason, but the fundamental issue remains, “Thus saith the Lord” who made all things and determines how reality works. Further, He has not … Continue reading →

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Logical Odds and Ends

Posted on May 7, 2016 by ehurst

A couple of recent comments and some offline conversation seem to call for a fresh attempt to explain a couple of items. Ancient Near East (ANE) — We are not ANE. We harken back to that collection of civilizations because … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Radix Fidem

Posted on July 26, 2015 by ehurst

(See the “Radix Fidem” tab above for an explanation of the label.) The mystical mind need not be impractical. I just wanted to offer a quick review for all the new subscribers to this blog. One of our biggest problems … Continue reading →

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Death Is Just a Circumstance

Posted on July 22, 2015 by ehurst

The title is a catchphrase I’ve been using for years. It’s the kind of thing you say because you know that the words would never really capture the truth in the first place. Instead, you reach for a way to … Continue reading →

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Debate Context: Standing

Posted on September 20, 2014 by ehurst

All debate over Christian religion is inherently legal-historical. The Bible makes claims; it asserts a feudal claim on all human existence. It further asserts an even stronger claim over all that exists as a matter of legal right and privilege. … Continue reading →

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Logic and the Fall: New Permanent Document

Posted on September 19, 2014 by ehurst

Added a new article to my archive at the static site here: Logic Games: Doctrine of the Fall. It’s a very condensed look at how to deconstruct certain kinds of arguments you see presented often on the Net. Feel free … Continue reading →

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EH&D 3

Posted on July 29, 2014 by ehurst

(This is a serialization of the draft for my book, Expectations, Hopes and Dreams.) Labels Most people who know English agree that our language offers a very wide range of subtle flavorings. Our words can be used to paint exquisite … Continue reading →

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Buckle Up, Westerners

Posted on October 29, 2013 by ehurst

When you finally grow up and learn to understand the full range of reasoning, not restricting your thoughts to the shallow swamp of Aristotelian epistemology, everything you’ve learned is transformed. The whole of Western history is one long, sad tale … Continue reading →

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