The Problems of Philosophy: Introductory ReadingsWilliam P. Alston, Richard B. Brandt |
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... evidence for the conclusion based on them ? Does the fact , for example , that an indi- vidual experiences a profound sense of direct contact with an alleged trans- cendent ground of all reality , constitute competent evidence for the ...
... evidence for the conclusion based on them ? Does the fact , for example , that an indi- vidual experiences a profound sense of direct contact with an alleged trans- cendent ground of all reality , constitute competent evidence for the ...
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... evidence already available , but it is clear that there could be evidence which would convince reasonable men . To this , however , certain provisos must be added . In the first place , the evidence , at the best , would only prove that ...
... evidence already available , but it is clear that there could be evidence which would convince reasonable men . To this , however , certain provisos must be added . In the first place , the evidence , at the best , would only prove that ...
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... evidence available ' and ' assessing the evidence by inductive standards ' are phrases which describe the same thing , is more apt to produce irritation than relief . The point is felt to be ' merely a verbal ' one ; and though the ...
... evidence available ' and ' assessing the evidence by inductive standards ' are phrases which describe the same thing , is more apt to produce irritation than relief . The point is felt to be ' merely a verbal ' one ; and though the ...
Contents
The Inconceivability of Gods Nonexistence | 1 |
From Nature to | 2 |
A Critique of the Argument from Design | 3 |
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