Public philosophy in defense of democracy
Freedom of religion is under threat—in the United States and around the world—from religious nationalists, religious extremists, theocrats, fascists, and others, including the merely greedy who pursue their own selfish interests by manipulating the masses through religion.
This blog is an effort to combat religious nationalism and religious extremism, to promote freedom of conscience by giving it a robust defense for our times, and to inspire people who want to think and talk about the various things it means to be human. This is philosophy for the public at the intersection of politics and religion.
Claims, Beliefs, Theories, and Knowledge
Clarity is good for discourse. The problem isn’t with “claims” but with their evidential status. We can critique some claims as “mere assertions,” “bald claims” or “just speculation.” That is typically what’s at issue when people claim (!) claims aren’t evidence. Let’s be precise.
The Right Answer to Kalam? Gesundheit
You say, “Kalam!”
I say, “Gesundheit.”