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The philosophy of science, empiricism, a priori reasoning, epistemology, and so on.
Previous post. This is mostly a dry, technical chapter. But as you read it your curiosity will be piqued. The kicker comes in the penultimate argument. THAT THE INTELLECTUAL SUBSTANCE…
Previous post. We finally get to the question of morality and real magic. THAT THE INTELLECTUAL SUBSTANCE WHICH PROVIDES THE EFFICACY FOR MAGIC WORKS IS NOT MORALLY GOOD 1 We…
I am only six months behind in answering thoughtful emails from readers. Here is one from Stephen Puryear: Dr. Briggs, please go back and elaborate on your ideas about why…
Previous post. We’re not talking abracadabra here, but the real workings of supernatural, somethings called paranormal, powers. WHERE THE PERFORMANCES OF THE MAGICIANS GET THEIR EFFICACY 1 Now, it remains…
Previous post. I used “witches” instead of “magicians” in the title, because, to us, a magician is a card sharp, but some still know of the supernatural feats of witches.…
Because certain forms of Bayesian probability, particularly so-called subjective probability, are being taken up in quantum mechanics, it’s well to understand just what subjective probability is, if it’s anything, and…
Previous post. Always seek for the genuine article. HOW SPIRITUAL SUBSTANCES DO CERTAIN WONDERFUL THINGS WHICH, HOWEVER, ARE NOT TRULY MIRACLES 1 It was Avicenna’s position that matter is much…
Previous post. If you think not, try it yourself. THAT GOD ALONE WORKS MIRACLES 1 It can be shown from the foregoing that God alone can work miracles. 2 In…