For the first time (but how long will it take us to acknowledge this?) in the history of ideas, a philosopher had dedicated a whole book to the question of atheism. He professed it, demonstrated it, arguing and quoting, sharing his reading and his reflections, and seeking confirmation from his own observations of the everyday world. His title sets it out clearly: Memoir of the Thoughts and Feelings of Jean Meslier; and so does his subtitle: Clear and Evident Demonstrations of the Vanity and Falsity of All the Religions of the World. The book appeared in 1729, after his death. Meslier had spent the greater part of his life working on it. The history of true atheism had begun.
Michel OnfrayTags: life philosophy death atheism atheist philosophy-of-atheism atheist-philosophy jean-meslier true-atheism
In the Christian religion, though perhaps not in any other, we frequently find a conception of god that is selfcontradictory and therefore corresponds to nothing. That is the conception formed by the following three propositions taken together:
1. God is all-powerful.
2. God is all-benevolent.
3. There is much misery in the world.
A god who was all-powerful but left much misery in the world would not be all-benevolent. An all-benevolent god in a world containing much misery would not be an all-powerful god. A world containing a god who was both all-powerful and all-benevolent would contain no misery.
Here, then, we have a mathematical proof bearing on a common religious doctrine. Anyone who is confident that he frequently comes across misery in the world may conclude with equal confidence that there is no such thing as an all-powerful and all-benevolent god. And this mathematically disposes of official Christianity, as has long been known.
Tags: philosophy atheism contradiction proof problem-of-evil atheist-argument philosophy-of-atheism self-contradictory
Which do you think is more valuable to humanity?
a. Finding ways to tell humans that they have free will despite the incontrovertible fact that their actions are completely dictated by the laws of physics as instantiated in our bodies, brains and environments? That is, engaging in the honored philosophical practice of showing that our notion of "free will" can be compatible with determinism?
or
b. Telling people, based on our scientific knowledge of physics, neurology, and behavior, that our actions are predetermined rather than dictated by some ghost in our brains, and then sussing out the consequences of that conclusion and applying them to society?
Of course my answer is b).
Tags: science knowledge determinism society philosophy nature physics ghosts brains neurology laws-of-physics illusion-of-free-will
Ἐδιζησάμην ἐμεωυτόν: I searched myself.
HeraclitusTags: philosophy self-knowledge self-search
Great personalities never dies....
they just stops living...!
Tags: truth philosophy
We create our life moment by moment. Only those things that can match our inner vibrational frequency can come into our life.
Thomas VazhakunnathuTags: philosophy self-development
When we know our true nature, especially the functioning of the mind, we stop being judgmental and become an inspiration and support to others.
Thomas VazhakunnathuTags: philosophy self-development
When we realize the truth that every creation is an individualized portion of the Creator and we are always one with It then we are ready to live in harmony.
Thomas VazhakunnathuTags: inspirational philosophy self-development
Many do not have the courage to face the truth of life and instead dwell upon some delusions to escape it. Any such escapism is a major hurdle in spiritual development.
Thomas VazhakunnathuTags: inspirational philosophy self-development
Whether you practice a traditional religion or a universal version of spirituality, it is necessary to keep an open mind for learning and growing.
Thomas VazhakunnathuTags: inspirational philosophy self-development
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