Archive for the ‘Bob LaRocca’ Category

 

An Introduction to Universals

Philosophy for Theologians opens up the subject of universals by discussing the basic approaches to reality found in thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. After laying an introductory foundation, the … Read more→

aristotle

The Relationship of Philosophy to Theology

For Reformed theologians it can be rather difficult to articulate the relationship between philosophy and theology. Is philosophy simply theology asking different questions? Is it a distinct discipline that can … Read more→

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas’ Second Way

Bob LaRocca leads a discuss on Thomas Aquinas’ Second Way.  The Second Way is an argument for the existence of God from efficient causes.  The flow of the argument is … Read more→

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas’ First Way

Bob LaRocca brings Thomas Aquinas’ famous first way to the table.  Thomas’ ways have become staples in apologetic discussions.

David Hume

Hume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 2

Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles.  This is part two of a two part discussion.  Download Daniel Schrock’s paper Hume’s Argument Against Miracles.

David Hume

Hume’s Argument Against Belief in Miracles, Part 1

Daniel Schrock stops by to discuss Hume and his philosophical position on miracles.  This is part one of a two part discussion.

Daniel Schrock Hume’s Argument Against Miracles
Hume entry on Wikipedia
Hume’s … Read more→

franke_manifold_witness

Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth

Bob LaRocca and Jared Oliphint lead a critical discussion of John Franke’s book Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth.  Franke argues plurality and diversity are intrinsic elements of Christianity as … Read more→

450px-Aristoteles_Louvre

The Metaphysics of Aristotle

The crew spends a few minutes discussing the metaphysical system of Aristotle, one of philosophy’s greatest minds.

bavinck

Bavinck, Reid and Realism

We realized many of our discussions on the Reformed Media Review were drifting toward the philosophical.  And we also believe there is a general lack of good philosophical resources – … Read more→

20100121_1_14

God Is Great, God Is Good

Jared Oliphint leads a review discussion of God Is Great, God Is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible.  Jared recently reviewed the book for TGCReviews.com.  The book … Read more→