Doing philosophy involves evaluating arguments and checking to see if one's assumptions have a good justification concerning ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and so on. I wonder if there are different approaches of doing philosophy. There are philosophers who are Christians and they have the desire to not advocate anything that would contradict biblical teaching. Non-Christian philosophers don't care if they contradict the Bible.
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Originally posted by Jaxb View PostDoing philosophy involves evaluating arguments and checking to see if one's assumptions have a good justification concerning ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and so on. I wonder if there are different approaches of doing philosophy. There are philosophers who are Christians and they have the desire to not advocate anything that would contradict biblical teaching. Non-Christian philosophers don't care if they contradict the Bible.
I believe the skeptical Socratic Philosophy does not follow the above criteria for philosophy. The Socratic would be more questioning everything even that which appears logic. It does not preclude 'believing' things, but it does include a less biased view of even equally questioning ones own beliefs and logic. The extreme view in Philosophy would be would be 'Radical Skepticism.'Last edited by shunyadragon; 03-23-2017, 07:29 AM.
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All philosophies have starting premises. All views have premises. Premises being presuppositions. One`s own language is part of it.. . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV
. . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV
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Originally posted by 37818 View PostAll philosophies have starting premises. All views have premises. Premises being presuppositions. One`s own language is part of it.
One more comment on skeptical philosophies. Various forms of skepticism question in one way or another that claims of 'true belief' have sufficient objective reasons (presuppositions) for that belief. Skeptics claim that it is not possible to have an adequate justification based on assumptions of belief nor non-belief. Part of the objections by skeptics is that contrary and conflicting arguments can lead to logical conclusions based different assumptions and presuppositions, which are not based on objective verifiable evidence. Skeptical philosophies range from 'Mitigated Skepticism' like that of David Hume to Radical Skepticism.
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Originally posted by shunyadragon View PostFirst, I am not certain that all Christian philosophers 'desire to not advocate any thing that would (contradict?) Biblical teaching.' I will check further on this.
I believe the skeptical Socratic Philosophy does not follow the above criteria for philosophy. The Socratic would be more questioning everything even that which appears logic. It does not preclude 'believing' things, but it does include a less biased view of even equally questioning ones own beliefs and logic. The extreme view in Philosophy would be would be 'Radical Skepticism.'
Yes, the skeptical Socratic Philosophy would question everything.
The Christian philosopher would seek to find justification for all of his beliefs including his belief that the Bible is the word of God.
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Originally posted by Jaxb View PostDoing philosophy involves evaluating arguments and checking to see if one's assumptions have a good justification concerning ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and so on. I wonder if there are different approaches of doing philosophy. There are philosophers who are Christians and they have the desire to not advocate anything that would contradict biblical teaching. Non-Christian philosophers don't care if they contradict the Bible.
There aren't different approaches to philosophy, no. The basic system of "does A lead to B" works regardless of what A and B are. You could, however, insert any manner of unprovable premises that still lead to a given conclusion. That pushes you away from sound arguments into valid only, which kinda defeats the point imo.I'm not here anymore.
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Originally posted by Carrikature View PostThen they're looking for apologetics, not philosophy.Last edited by shunyadragon; 03-23-2017, 12:37 PM.
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Originally posted by Jaxb View PostDoing philosophy involves evaluating arguments and checking to see if one's assumptions have a good justification concerning ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and so on. I wonder if there are different approaches of doing philosophy. There are philosophers who are Christians and they have the desire to not advocate anything that would contradict biblical teaching. Non-Christian philosophers don't care if they contradict the Bible.
as to evaluation---there are aspects of philosophy and science that are objective---such as the rules of that particular language or the methods or math used in science...but there are also areas that are subjective. The starting paradigm/world-view will color the interpretations and therefore the conclusion one arrives at.
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