Tag: argument from ignorance
Re-Examining the Arguments for the Existence of God
I was impressed by a lecture by philosopher of science and well-known apologist Stephen Meyer.
Is Vitalism Making a Comeback?
Vitalism is the age-old idea that living things possess a vital force — some fundamental element that generally does not exist in non-life.
Is Vitalism Making a Comeback?
For proponents of ID, there is a natural temptation to respond to this sort of explanation with derision. I suspect this reaction may be short-sighted.
Atheist Philosopher Explains Why Intelligent Design Is Not a “God of the Gaps” Argument
Despite our many disagreements, I sincerely appreciate Lowder’s spirit and intellectual honesty. I hope the next generation of secular thinkers follow his lead.
Fundamentals Friday: The Logic of Intelligent Design
Stephen Meyer and other proponents of intelligent design theory are often accused of committing the “God of the gaps” fallacy.