philosophy
As a rabbi, philosopher and physician, Maimonides wrestled with religion and reason – the book he wrote to reconcile them, ‘Guide to the Perplexed,’ has sparked debate ever since
By Randy L. Friedman — February 20, 2024
(The Conversation) — Faith and reason are often treated as opposites. But some philosophers believe they can only strengthen each other, including the Jewish sage Maimonides, who wrote the famous ‘Guide to the Perplexed.’
400 years ago, philosopher Blaise Pascal was one of the first to grapple with the role of faith in an age of science and reason
By David Hoinski — July 7, 2023
(The Conversation) — Blaise Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, born 400 years ago,
left a deep and lasting influence on the world that can be felt today.
Blaming ‘evil’ for mass violence isn’t as simple as it seems – a philosopher unpacks the paradox in using the word
By Elise Springer — June 15, 2022
(The Conversation) — The word ‘evil’ sends a clear message – or does it? There are deep tensions in what the word means, and what it can accomplish.
An atheist philosopher leaves the door open to religion’s power
By Yonat Shimron — August 1, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — Asma argues that religion is an emotional survival toolbox that resides in the limbic brain, headquarters of human emotions as true as love, or grief or fear.
Alan Jacobs’ antidote to Christian anti-intellectualism
By Jonathan Merritt — October 11, 2017
"if you don't care what anyone else thinks about you, you can easily find yourself locked in an echo-chamber," Jacobs says.
The ’Splainer: What is Transcendentalism?
By Kimberly Winston — July 12, 2017
(RNS) The author of 'Walden; or, Life in the Woods,' who was born 200 years ago this week, was a Transcendentalist. Let us 'Splain . . .
Pope urges scientists ‘never to fear truth’
By Josephine McKenna — May 12, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis sent a personal greeting to researchers discussing black holes, gravitational waves and assorted scientific questions at the Vatican Observatory.
Philosopher who argued for God wins Templeton Prize
By Yonat Shimron — April 25, 2017
(RNS) Because of Alvin Plantinga’s influence, it is no longer unusual for philosophy professors to bring their religious commitments to bear on their work, the Templeton Foundation said.
Confucius for Christians? Evangelical college professor learns from unlikely source
By Jonathan Merritt — September 8, 2015
There are Christians, and there are Confucians. But according to Gregg Ten Elshof, there should also be "Confucian Christians."
Creationists’ Achilles’ heel? Dealing with animal suffering
By Jonathan Merritt — July 31, 2014
A Fulbright scholar contends that animal suffering and death presents a formidable challenge for Christian creationists and Biblical literalists.
Why atheists shouldn’t dismiss philosophy: ‘Plato’ author Rebecca Goldstein
By Chris Stedman — May 19, 2014
As atheists debate the merits of philosophy, 'Plato at the Googleplex' author Rebecca Goldstein tells RNS that philosophy isn’t in competition with science and explains why atheists shouldn’t dismiss it.
Bestselling author Philip Yancey on how to find God in tragedy
By Jonathan Merritt — February 17, 2014
The Christian author shares how faith shapes the way we confront suffering, evil, and tough times.
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