Philosophy for Theologians

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Philosophy for Theologians aims to provide a critical look at the problems of philosophy by considering everything in light of God's revelation. Philosophy for Theologians not only wants to address philosophical questions, but also to equip you with a way to think about these questions.

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Plato by Raphael

Engaging Philosophy as a Christian

Jared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the … Read more→

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The Pastors College and the Philosophy of Hume

We speak with Nathan Sasser, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs at the Pastors College for Sovereign Grace Ministries and PhD student in philosophy at the University of South Carolina. Nathan … Read more→

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→

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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→

Untamed God

The Untamed God

Jared Oliphint and Nate Shannon lead a discussion on Jay Wesley Richards’ book The Untamed God: A Philosophical Exploration of Divine Perfection, Simplicity, and Immutability.

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→

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PhD Studies

PhD students Gabe Fluhrer (MDiv, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary), Carlton Wynne (MDiv RTS, Charlotte) and Nate Shannon (ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary) share what led them to PhD studies, how their … 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→