tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post6864493744573385219..comments2024-02-17T19:58:47.311-05:00Comments on Textuality: Chuckle of the Day: MetaphysicsLarry Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-46327285500079107812010-09-23T17:08:57.907-04:002010-09-23T17:08:57.907-04:00By the way, SJ reminds me of the "Jewish Phil...By the way, SJ reminds me of the "Jewish Philosopher," except without the charm or humor.Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-28658275526316230882010-09-23T08:58:31.408-04:002010-09-23T08:58:31.408-04:00The cosmological argument has its issues, but I do...The cosmological argument has its issues, but I do not think that Hawking is really addressing it. In fact, he writes popular science books for lay people, so I am not sure why anyone cares so much. I guess it has to do with theists absurdly trying to 'claim' hawking for all these years because of some vague statements about some very nontheistic God a while back.<br /><br />Hawking says universes can come from nothing because of the laws of physics, but the cosmological argument would simply ask where the laws of physics came from. It is a very childish argument because it just moves the goalposts further and further.<br /><br />The story will always be the same. That which we understand suggests no God is present or necessary, and theists will keep saying God is just over the horizon.Rambamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-66931436913294657382010-09-23T08:55:14.792-04:002010-09-23T08:55:14.792-04:00No, SJ, here's the part where I get the last w...No, SJ, here's the part where I get the last word.<br /><br />If you actually had an argument, you would have made it. Perhaps we both would have learned something.<br /><br />But you prefer trolling, and you're not particularly good at it. Obviously, you are a bitter and confused person trying to find your way. <br /><br />Good luck to you, but I will now just delete your comments.Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-49926884176279437772010-09-23T08:48:47.642-04:002010-09-23T08:48:47.642-04:00Right I see how you pick the weakest articulated C...Right I see how you pick the weakest articulated Cosmological Argument (Kalam) to dump on. Let's see if you can articulate how Aquinas' Cosmological Argument handles the issue of infinite regress.<br /><br />Here's the part where you get all defensive and we go back and forth a few posts, and then I articulate it for you, and then, you go "yeah I knew that all along."<br /><br /><br />You basically seem to have committed the same fallacy as a man of religion thinking he's an expert in science in the vice versa.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-5067836408202411142010-09-23T08:01:09.776-04:002010-09-23T08:01:09.776-04:00Poor little troll.
Again, you need to understand ...Poor little troll.<br /><br />Again, you need to understand how blogs work. <br /><br />If--and at this point, it's a big if--you have an argument to make, then stop sniveling and make it already.<br /><br />I have no patience for poseurs like you. Either make a case and defend it or I'll simply delete your childish "challenges" that can be met if you only take the time to search my site.Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-25337366834291868262010-09-22T23:58:49.885-04:002010-09-22T23:58:49.885-04:00>> And as a teaser: Is that really the quest...>> And as a teaser: Is that really the question you want to ask, the cosmological argument "tackling" the issue of infinite regress? Really?<br /><br /><br />Poor Glenn Beck imitation.<br /><br />And you clearly don't understand the cosmological argument. Yet you proceed to make fun of it.<br /><br />You may wanna take a course on metaphysics.<br /><br />I also bet that if I ask you to articulate the ontological argument you will not be able to.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-59111856013342375942010-09-22T22:47:49.243-04:002010-09-22T22:47:49.243-04:00Maybe you are new to blogs generally. If you have ...Maybe you are new to blogs generally. If you have an argument to make, I suggest you make it. I'm happy to discuss it with you.<br /><br />I've talked about various forms of cosmological argument before. Do a search, you'll find my opinions and understandings easy enough.<br /><br />But I won't play your silly quiz game. If you're looking for an opportunity to say "I'm smarter than you are, nyah, nyah," then you might start by making a clear assertion and backing it up with strong evidence, preferably something with empirical grounding.<br /><br />So, ante up.<br /><br />And as a teaser: Is that really the question you want to ask, the cosmological argument "tackling" the issue of infinite regress? Really?<br /><br />I hope you're better than your question.Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-34515523860161743752010-09-22T22:18:31.697-04:002010-09-22T22:18:31.697-04:00OK explain how the cosmological argument tackles t...OK explain how the cosmological argument tackles the issue of infinite regress.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-40365069879741634802010-09-22T21:43:25.234-04:002010-09-22T21:43:25.234-04:00Incidentally, thinking about the cosmological argu...Incidentally, thinking about the cosmological argument(s) against that quote by Sagan. A cosmological argument is the kind of idea that can today only be advocated by one who works without a laboratory.Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-689776135189094162010-09-22T21:35:21.752-04:002010-09-22T21:35:21.752-04:00Why, yes I can. Do you have a particular version t...Why, yes I can. Do you have a particular version that you like?<br /><br />Any reason you seem to think I'm inarticulate and/or stupid? Or are you a wounded fan of metaphysics?Larry Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642725101009530480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559910.post-65212228917924589702010-09-22T21:16:45.791-04:002010-09-22T21:16:45.791-04:00Can you even articulate the cosmological argument?...Can you even articulate the cosmological argument?SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704885840004960450noreply@blogger.com