Category Archives: Epistemology

Including philosopy of science

Greg Bahnsen, Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis

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Because I was so widely-exposed to my friend Greg Bahnsen’s exposition of Vantillian apologetics, I procrastinated reading his magnum opus Van Til’s Apologetic.

At length, I have set out to do a close reading. Since this seems to be unaddressed in the blogging community, I have taken the opportunity to open a YouTube channel where I will read excerpts and offer friendly-critical commentary.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqo8bbxFsm4bZLfXPORXJyuE1Rnrunq

This could, I hope, be useful for those that prefer listening to reading, or might find some of the commentary useful. Much of it could be taken in as audio-only while driving.

I hope to do 1-2 postings per week, with at least one posted every Friday to accommodate those that might enjoy listening during the magic first cup of coffee on Saturday morning.

Don’t forget that YouTube supports viewing at up to 2x the rate of speed.

Gordon Clark on Science

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The book entitled The Philosophy of Science and Belief in God expounds Gordon H. Clark’s view of science. The book proceeds by historical survey, and the three chapter divisions divide the history into the ancients, the Newtonians, and the 20th century. Roughly speaking, this corresponds to views of science that we could call rationalist, empirical-determinist, and empirical-indeterminist. Each of these is shown to come up short of the standard Clark has set for what science needs to accomplish Continue reading →