Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? The Kalam Cosmological Argument: Creation and Nominalism As many of you will know, I have recently written a new book concerning the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument), which has had some cracking reviews. This post is an extract from the book that looks at
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? On Deduction and Induction and How They Relate to the Kalam I will be reposting a previous article today because ideas of induction and deduction have come up in another post with a few asking for clarification. Here, I will look at deduction and induction in the context of how they relate to the Kalam Cosmological Argument. Alan Duval has also
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Kalam Book Gets Another Great Review As some of you will know, my most recent book was on the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the cosmological argument that deals with the beginning of the universe, concluding in favour of it having a cause (i.e. God). the argument is favoured by apologists the world over. It has obsessed
causality The Kalam Cosmological Argument: Causality and Time I am going to talk about another issue with the Kalam Cosmological Argument, as presented by apologist William Lane Craig. I will do this by quoting extensively from my recent book Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument. Please rush out
causality The Kalam: Uncaused Cause vs Ex Nihilo Creation In discussing the Kalam Cosmological Argument the other day, there was a comment from Eric Sotnak that read: To expand on this, if I may: When people try to defend the causal origin principle they usually use familiar examples: "Have you ever seen a car come into existence without
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? The Kalam Cosmological Argument and the Fallacy of Composition As many of you will know, I have recently written a new book concerning the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument), which has had some cracking reviews. When I recently posted a video by someone called CosmicSkeptic, and
Cosmology CosmicSkeptic and the Kalam Cosmological Argument As you know, I am mildly obsessed with the Kalam Cosmological Argument and my last book concerned debunking the argument: Did God Create the Universe from Nothing?: Countering William Lane Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument Anyway, Geoff Benson put me on to this video, by a young but competent
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Kalam Cosmological Argument Book Reviews As many of you will know, I have recently written a new book concerning the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument), which has had some cracking reviews. Two more have recently been added to the UK amazon site
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Kalam Cosmological Argument: Causality and a Circular Argument As some of you will know, my most recent book was on the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the cosmological argument that deals with the beginning of the universe, concluding in favour of it having a cause (i.e. God). the argument is favoured by apologists the world over. It has obsessed
Book Reviews Great New Review for "Did God Create the Universe from Nothing?" Book Shark does great reviews. Here is another, of my new book concerning the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument). I love the list format they take, and appreciate the balanced nature of the reviews. A Solid
Cosmology The Kalam Cosmological Argument: Analysing the Form The Kalam is an argument for God creating the universe long used by apologists. In this piece, I look at the form of the argument - those three short, logical lines - and conclude that it does not do what apologists claim it does.
Cosmology "Outstanding Refutation of the Kalam Cosmological Argument" As many of you will know, I recently released a new book on the Kalam Cosmological Argument entitled Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument. I have just had the second review, both 5 stars, and this was equally glowing: 5.0
Cosmology Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? My latest book, Did God Create the Universe from Nothing, the philosophical critical evaluation of the Kalam Cosmological Argument, has finally filtered through the amazon.co.uk distribution channels. I would really appreciate anyone buying it (obviously) and spreading the word. Please support my work and thus allowing me to
Cosmology First Review for My Kalam Cosmological Argument Book The first amazon review for my new book (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing?) is up. It's great, and thanks hugely to the reviewer (a commenter and friend here, indeed). Theists and atheists alike who are familiar with the acclaimed writings and debates of William Lane Craig
Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Oh Yes! Proof Copy for "Did God Create the Universe from Nothing?" Arrives I think it looks sexy as hell. It's debatable whether, however, hell is, indeed, sexy. Once I check it over, if it is a-okay, it will be available once distribution filters in about a week or so.
Cosmology Endorsements from Stephen Law and Justin Schieber for my New Kalam Book My new book on the Kalam (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing?) has a couple of endorsements from people I respect, so I am really grateful to them. Here they are: This is a beautifully crisp and clear introduction to, and discussion of, the Cosmological Argument. Suitable for beginners
Cosmology My New Book on the Kalam Available on Ebook My new book is available on ebook (Amazon [US, UK etc.], Kobo and Nook) for your reading pleasure. Please check it out! It concerns the Kalam Cosmological Argument and is called: Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig's Kalam Cosmological Argument. The paperback version
Cosmology New Endorsement from John Danaher for my Kalam Book I have received a further endorsement for my new book on the Kalam Cosmological Argument (Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? Countering William Lane Craig’s Kalam Cosmological Argument) from fellow philosopher John Danaher. Here it is with the other two: The world is changing. Theism has lost its
Cosmology William Lane Craig is either lying, or getting things very wrong! I thought this might be worth posting again: William Lane Craig is ubiquitous in conversations about theistic and Christian apologetics. Being the foremost modern philosopher/theologian still operating, he is often called upon or used as a source for theistic and Christian arguments, winning many debates in the process (on
Cosmology Did God Create the Universe from Nothing? That is the working title for my upcoming book on the Kalam Cosmological Argument. I presently have two endorsements, and the foreword, written by Jeffrey Jay Lowder (who also writes at Patheos at the Secular Outpost). The book has contributions by mathematician James East (with whom I used to write
Cosmology My Book on the Kalam Cosmological Argument Coming along Nicely I just thought I'd give you an update of a book that has been brewing for a long time. I have written, based on a paper I wrote some time ago, a book critiquing the Kalam Cosmological Argument as favoured by William Lane Craig, amongst others. Jeff Lowder
Free Will and Determinism Libertarian Free Will Defeats the Kalam Cosmological Argument (#2) When originally posted this some years back, I had a comment to answer on the original blog post, now here at Libertarian Free Will Defeats the Kalam Cosmological Argument. I did not want to lose all the work to a comment forgotten in the annals of blog history. So here
Free Will and Determinism Libertarian Free Will Defeats the Kalam Cosmological Argument Given that I have a forthcoming book about the Kalam Cosmological Argument due out in the near future, I thought I would resurrect some old ones on the KCA. Here is one from a few years back looking at the mutually exclusive natures of the KCA and libertarian free will:
conceptualism The Kalam Cosmological Argument and William Lane Craig #2 (revisited) I am soon to release a book on the Kalam Cosmological Argument which has been long in the pipeline, but is finally ready, short of a foreword. As a result of its imminent creation (er, out of something!), let me remind you of an old couple of posts that deal
Book Reviews Kalam Cosmological Argument Book Update I wrote my dissertation for my Masters in Philosophy on the Kalam Cosmological Argument. It was a firm favourite topic of mine for some time. As a result, I was always planning on converting my dissertation into a book. Well, over the last few days, I have resurrected the idea and am happily thunder