Metaphysics and Epistemology

1140 topics in this forum

1. Argument for the existence of God 1 2 3 4 40

   By Jacob86, August 2, 2010
   • 977 replies
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   • Avila
   • December 11, 2011

2. On the question of free-will vs. determinism 1 2 3 4 36

   By RationalEgoistSG, September 26, 2003
   • 887 replies
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   • Robert J. Kolker
   • August 30, 2007

3. Your thoughts on Hume's case against induction? 1 2 3 4 16

   By aynfan, June 21, 2004
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   • Mikee
   • January 20, 2014

4. Checking Premises . ORG Statements and My Position 1 2 3 4 15

   By Thomas M. Miovas Jr., February 5, 2012   

   • Objectivism
   • Subjectivism
   • (and 4 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Objectivism
     • Subjectivism
     • Rationalism
     • checkingpremises.org
     • epistomology
     • psycho-epistemology
   • 353 replies
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   • brian0918
   • April 25, 2012

5. Existence exists subsidiary thread 1 2 3 4 14

   By Ilya Startsev, May 11, 2014
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   • dream_weaver
   • August 24, 2014

6. Refutation of existence of an all powerful being. 1 2 3 4 13

   By mmmcannibalism, February 15, 2011
   • 315 replies
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   • Jacob86
   • August 7, 2011

7. How many masks do you wear? 1 2 3 4 12

   By Tenderlysharp, December 22, 2020
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   • Boydstun
   • March 5, 2023

8. Quantum Physics / Quantum Mechanics 1 2 3 4 11

   By Praxus, August 27, 2004
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   • frank harley
   • June 3, 2014

9. Free Will and the Choice to Focus 1 2 3 4 10

   By Evan P, July 10, 2015   

   • free will
   • focus
   • 249 replies
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   • Plasmatic
   • September 2, 2015

10. Thoughts on an article on the concept "universe"? by Alex S. 1 2 3 4 10

    By Renee Katz, October 22, 2003
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    • DAC
    • January 23, 2005

11. A is A? 1 2 3 4 10

    By Jacob86, November 9, 2011   

    • Logic
    • Epistemology
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Logic
      • Epistemology
      • Perception
      • Validity
      • contradictions
      • laws
    • 231 replies
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    • Spiral Architect
    • April 10, 2012

12. Is the existence of "God" possible? 1 2 3 4 10

    By HaloNoble6, April 6, 2005
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    • BryanG
    • December 9, 2005

13. Universals 1 2 3 4 10

    By MisterSwig, December 18, 2017   

    • problem of universals
    • realism
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      • problem of universals
      • realism
      • nominalism
      • similarity
      • concepts
    • 228 replies
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    • MisterSwig
    • November 25, 2020

14. So where's the solution to the 'Problem of Universals'? 1 2 3 4 9

    By Ogg_Vorbis, February 17, 2008
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    • DavidOdden
    • February 27, 2008

15. Mental Entities and Causality 1 2 3 4 9

    By Eiuol, November 18, 2016
    • 200 replies
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    • Plasmatic
    • December 9, 2016

16. Can computers engage in concept-formation? 1 2 3 4 8

    By gabrielpm, April 26, 2004
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    • Felix
    • September 27, 2005

17. Do humans have instincts? What is instinct? 1 2 3 4 8

    By 1984, August 3, 2004
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    • TheEgoist
    • July 9, 2012

18. Christianity and Objectivism. Are these compatible in America? 1 2 3 4 8

    By Reddog, January 30, 2013   

    • Christaiantity; relifion
    • 192 replies
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    • Devil's Advocate
    • June 20, 2013

19. Rand's argument against determinism 1 2 3 4 8

    By ctrl y, February 15, 2009
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    • nanite1018
    • March 9, 2010

20. Reification and Suicide 1 2 3 4 7

    By epistemologue, November 16, 2016   

    • reification
    • suicide
    • 170 replies
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    • Easy Truth
    • March 15, 2020

21. Weak vs. Strong Emergence 1 2 3 4 7

    By Kjetil, July 9, 2011
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    • Harrison Danneskjold
    • March 10, 2014

22. "One Problem With Objectivism" 1 2 3 4 7

    By brian0918, February 7, 2009
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    • SpookyKitty
    • January 12, 2017

23. The Gettier counterexamples to Justified True Belief as knowledge 1 2 3 4 7

    By patrik 7-2321, January 19, 2017   

    • gettier
    • jtb
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      Tagged with:

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      • jtb
      • justified true belief
      • certainty
      • proof
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    • New Buddha
    • January 28, 2017

24. Choice to live 1 2 3 4 7

    By Leonid, January 21, 2011
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    • dakota
    • February 26, 2011

25. The Law of Identity and God 1 2 3 4 7

    By Veritas, March 26, 2012   

    • A = A
    • 156 replies
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    • Albionan
    • November 5, 2012