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Terms & Concepts

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Argument from design

An argument that attempts to prove God’s existence from the uniformity, or apparent design, of nature. Since the universe looks as if it has been designed, and that which is…
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Certainty

That which is beyond doubt, but not merely psychologically. Philosophical certainty involves finding no reasons for doubt. https://youtube.com/shorts/xUfPj_m2YUc?feature=share
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Theism

The belief in God. https://youtube.com/shorts/FO1RZp4M6XY?feature=share
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Internal meaning
H
Hypothetical imperative
M
Method of doubt (Methodological doubt)
C
Conscience
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Contradiction
E
Empirical ego
D
Dao
E
Extension
R
Rationalism
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