naturalism

In 2012 a unique conference brought together scientists and philosophers to discuss naturalism and, I suppose, where to go from here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju4C_ITlBsU&list=PLrxfgDEc2NxYQuZ5T6CSdS8uafdh0kmDL Ju4C_ITlBsU&list=PLrxfgDEc2NxYQuZ5T6CSdS8uafdh0kmDL I put the full youtube...

The presumption of naturalism means that not only are natural causes and explanations efficient and necessary, they are also primary and sufficient. This includes Hume's corollary about miracles. This neither begs the question nor sandbags theists but reflects the need for evidence as Einstein...

Seems the Center for Naturalism is hosting a Darwin Day Party at the redline in Cambridge, MA. -- Location: 57 JFK St. Harvard Sq. Cambridge. You can read more about it here, if interested: http://www.naturalism.org/darwinday.htm For those unfamilar with the event: The objective of Darwin...

I just finished reading Michael Shermer's wonderful book "Why Darwin Matters," which I strongly recommend to everybody. It's a concise, elegant defense of evolution and a blistering attack against ID creationism. Although the book boasts myriad quotable passages, I feel compelled to share one of...

Brace yourselves... Premise 1: It is rational and reasonable to base one's metaphysical beliefs on that of natural science Premise 2: The metaphysical picture of the world one gets when led by natural science is that of Naturalism. Conclusion: It is rational to believe in Naturalism, or...

Naturalism is idolatry, don't you know. Dembski says so: (Dembski W.A., "Intelligent Design: The Bridge Between Science and Theology," InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove IL, 1999, p.226) ~~ Paul

Naturalism is idolatry, don't you know. Dembski says so: (Dembski W.A., "Intelligent Design: The Bridge Between Science and Theology," InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove IL, 1999, p.226) ~~ Paul

Materialism -wikipedia.org Naturalism -dictionary.com For example, I saw reprise mention he believes in naturalism and not materialism. What's the difference? If I had to guess I'd say that materialism's definition has just evolved into being the same as naturalim due to...