Due to the amount of discussion generated—both in agreement and dissension—from the article entitled “10 Problems with Spinoza’s God,” I have decided a more in-depth and explicit version of it … Continue reading Another Spin With Spinoza
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The First Way
Perhaps the most famed logical proof of all for the existence of God is the so-called “argument from motion.” Although originating from Aristotle, the argument in its most popular and fully … Continue reading The First Way
The Divine Autocrat
In regards to how a faithful Catholic may align him or herself politically, it is evident that in some ways we are to be liberal [1], but in others conservative … Continue reading The Divine Autocrat
10 Problems with Spinoza’s God
Among pantheists, the most celebrated philosopher of their ranks is, undoubtedly, Baruch Spinoza. Living in the 17th century Netherlands, Spinoza composed an elaborate argument for the notion of monism—more specifically, … Continue reading 10 Problems with Spinoza’s God
On the Platonic Forms
An Introduction to the Topic In regards to the modes of metaphysical thought opposed to the Scholastic understanding—that is, the understanding of the Roman Catholic Church—there is none more worthy … Continue reading On the Platonic Forms
Realism—the Base of Thomism
When you count the numbers of fingers on your hand, you’re taking part in, whether you realize it or not, the greatest philosophic tradition ever conceived; by counting your fingers, … Continue reading Realism—the Base of Thomism
Socrates and the Pious Problem of Polytheism
Yep, in case you didn’t know, there is now a Rational Catholicism YouTube Channel where posts here are made into videos! Socrates, the father of philosophy, mentor of Plato—whom himself … Continue reading Socrates and the Pious Problem of Polytheism
The Primacy of St Peter in St Augustine’s 56th Tractate
Paragraph one of St Augustine’s Tractate 56, on John 13:6-10, reads: When the Lord was washing thedisciples’ feet, He comes to Simon Peter; and Peter says unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my … Continue reading The Primacy of St Peter in St Augustine’s 56th Tractate
The Cosmological Argument
The cosmological argument, first formalized by the ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, and later expanded upon by the thirteenth century philosopher and Saint, Thomas Aquinas, posits that all things … Continue reading The Cosmological Argument
The Catholic’s Duty Against “Live and Let Live”
The disregarding and misrepresentation of charity —or love, the greatest of the theological virtues, has become a disturbingly common occurrence within the American cultural landscape, this holding true, sadly, even amongst Catholics. Largely stemming from … Continue reading The Catholic’s Duty Against “Live and Let Live”
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