... of kind-and domain-level concepts to expectations concerning unfamiliar exemplars', ... more ... of kind-and domain-level concepts to expectations concerning unfamiliar exemplars', Cognitive Development 15 (2000): 457‒479; 'Evolution of the modern mind and the origins of culture: Religious concepts as a limiting case', in Peter Carruthers, Andrew Chamberlain (eds ...
Journal for the cognitive science of religion, Jan 6, 2016
Traditionally, analytic philosophy of religion has focused almost solely on specifically philosop... more Traditionally, analytic philosophy of religion has focused almost solely on specifically philosophical questions about religion. These include the existence of God and divine attributes, religious language, and the justification of religious beliefs, just to mention a few. Recently, many scholars in the field have begun to engage more directly with scientific results. We suggest that this is a promising direction for philosophy of religion to take. Nevertheless, we want to warn philosophy of religion against the excessive focus on methodology that has preoccupied the "science and religion dialogue" in theology. Instead of attempting to formulate a general methodology for all possible engagements between philosophy of religion and the sciences, philosophers of religion would do well to focus on local and particular themes. Since there is no single method in philosophy and since scientific disciplines that have religious relevance vary in their methods as well, progress can be made only if philosophical tools are employed to analyse particular and clearly demarcated questions.
Luterilaisuus vapaan ratkaisuvallan puolella? Kiitän Ilmari Karimiestä kiinnostavasta vastauksest... more Luterilaisuus vapaan ratkaisuvallan puolella? Kiitän Ilmari Karimiestä kiinnostavasta vastauksesta esitelmääni ja artikkeliini. Vastaan seuraavaksi Karimiehen ratkaisuehdotukseen ja selvennän samalla omaa argumenttiani. Ensinnäkin, argumenttini johtopäätös ei ole se, että kaikki ihmiset pelastuvat. Argumenttini on se, että seuraavat kolme väitettä muodostavat keskenään ristiriitaisen joukon.
... of kind-and domain-level concepts to expectations concerning unfamiliar exemplars', ... more ... of kind-and domain-level concepts to expectations concerning unfamiliar exemplars', Cognitive Development 15 (2000): 457‒479; 'Evolution of the modern mind and the origins of culture: Religious concepts as a limiting case', in Peter Carruthers, Andrew Chamberlain (eds ...
Journal for the cognitive science of religion, Jan 6, 2016
Traditionally, analytic philosophy of religion has focused almost solely on specifically philosop... more Traditionally, analytic philosophy of religion has focused almost solely on specifically philosophical questions about religion. These include the existence of God and divine attributes, religious language, and the justification of religious beliefs, just to mention a few. Recently, many scholars in the field have begun to engage more directly with scientific results. We suggest that this is a promising direction for philosophy of religion to take. Nevertheless, we want to warn philosophy of religion against the excessive focus on methodology that has preoccupied the "science and religion dialogue" in theology. Instead of attempting to formulate a general methodology for all possible engagements between philosophy of religion and the sciences, philosophers of religion would do well to focus on local and particular themes. Since there is no single method in philosophy and since scientific disciplines that have religious relevance vary in their methods as well, progress can be made only if philosophical tools are employed to analyse particular and clearly demarcated questions.
Luterilaisuus vapaan ratkaisuvallan puolella? Kiitän Ilmari Karimiestä kiinnostavasta vastauksest... more Luterilaisuus vapaan ratkaisuvallan puolella? Kiitän Ilmari Karimiestä kiinnostavasta vastauksesta esitelmääni ja artikkeliini. Vastaan seuraavaksi Karimiehen ratkaisuehdotukseen ja selvennän samalla omaa argumenttiani. Ensinnäkin, argumenttini johtopäätös ei ole se, että kaikki ihmiset pelastuvat. Argumenttini on se, että seuraavat kolme väitettä muodostavat keskenään ristiriitaisen joukon.
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