Final, Philosophy of Religion
Dr. Lee Basham
Remember: All answers are found at recent posts on our podbean podcast; (See “Philosophy Radio” (https://drlabasham777.podbean.com). They must be in before 11:00pm Friday when Bb shuts down. They shut it down, I don’t know why.
- What is the definition of God in the Western tradition? What are fine tuning arguments? Detail. What are the two forms that we examine? Please explain both. What are some problems with these arguments? Explain. What is the Noetic or mystic argument for God’s existence as expressed by Master at Arms James Albert Keating? What is the problem of evil as formulated by William Rowe? How might we reply to Rowe? What is your view of the realist question—the existence or nonexistence of God. Please explain.
- How does Dr. Woodruff criticize the claim God exists from a scientific usefulness viewpoint. How does he respond to the objections raised against his position? Detail both and take a position on this enjoyable debate staged for our philosophical purposes.
- How does our Elk encounter allow us some insight into Buddhism? What is the story? What is the “Alan Jackson event” What does it illustrate about fame and family? Explain.
- How does Keating argue for a freewill position on opportunity? Detail his various points and respond. Is he essentially correct or has he neglected factors that should alter his position significantly? Please explain. What is your view of your opportunities and your role in taking them? Please explain.
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