An Analysis of Some of J. J. C. Smart's Objections to the ‘Proofs’

I submit as a good rule of thumb (but one which is sometimes wrong) that if a discussion of any major philosophical position or proposition ends with the conclusion that that position or proposition is ‘absurd’ or ‘meaningless’ then a mistake has been made in the discussion. The mistake often turns...

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Published in:Religious studies 1969-04, Vol.4 (2), p.245-251
Main Author: Dilley, Frank B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Concept of being
Evolutionary theories
Existence
Necessary being
Ontological arguments
Ontological essence
Philosophical analysis
Teleology
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Summary:I submit as a good rule of thumb (but one which is sometimes wrong) that if a discussion of any major philosophical position or proposition ends with the conclusion that that position or proposition is ‘absurd’ or ‘meaningless’ then a mistake has been made in the discussion. The mistake often turns out to be the accuser's failure to appreciate precisely what the position being attacked really is.
ISSN:0034-4125
1469-901X
DOI:10.1017/S0034412500003632