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Should We Change Belief-Systems? Part 1 July 25, 2008

Posted by MG in Authority, Epistemology, Ethics, Metaphysics, Uncategorized.
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When is it correct to change one’s religious, philosophical, or political affiliations?  Is it always wrong to do so?  Should we alter our belief-system often so that we get a chance to try out everything?  Or should we take up a different worldview to rationalize a lifestyle that we find appealing?

This question can only be answered with a goal in mind.  Do we want safe lives that don’t require us to think hard?  Do we want to stay where we are at for comfort?  Or perhaps do we want to just feel like what we are doing is right–even if it isn’t? (more…)

Supererogatory Actions? Part 3 July 15, 2008

Posted by Krause in Uncategorized.
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Now that we have examined the Christian ethical scheme as taught verbally by Christ, we would do well to examine another major (perhaps the most important) method of teaching ethics in the Scriptures: through models who exemplify the virtues. To give a bit of focus to this broad area of study, I will focus mainly on the book of Philippians.

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A Lewisian Argument for Conceptualism July 10, 2008

Posted by MG in Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind.
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Below is a revision of a paper I wrote for a class on David Lewis’ On the Plurality of Worlds in which I argue for conceptualism about abstract objects. I tried to make it understandable for general readers, but I apologize for readers who are interested but not very well-versed in philosophical style writings. Hopefully this piece will be self-explanatory enough. Originally the instructions for the paper were to try to mimic Lewis’ style, summarizing some argument or idea he has, criticizing it, and then offering a possible defense. The defense of Lewis that I wrote at the end doesn’t seem very substantial to me, so I will attempt to refute it and thus vindicate my argument for conceptualism. Before actually making the argument, I will give a brief introduction to modal logic for those who are new to the subject. (more…)

Supererogatory Actions? Part 2 July 10, 2008

Posted by Krause in Ethics, Exegesis, Faith and Works, Humility, Salvation, Sin.
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So a while back I posted a short speculative little bit questioning whether there is a place in a place for supererogation in a proper Christian ethical system. This little thought project eventually begat a short semester paper in my ethics class. I’ll be posting it in a few different pieces. This is the first part. As always constructive feedback is greatly appreciated. (more…)