Author Archives: Maryann Spikes

Philosophers’ Carnival #127

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Welcome to the June 27, 2011 edition of Philosophers’ Carnival.  First those blog posts which were actually submitted will be listed, followed by blog posts which were gleaned.  If you submitted a good post that was not included, please know there … Continue reading →

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Philosophers’ Carnival call for submissions

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

I’ll be hosting the next Philosophers’ Carnival on June 27 (submit by June 25).  Email submission if need be. . Some topics I’d like to see in the submissions: How can an objectively true moral ‘ought’ correspond to the ‘is’ of reality? … Continue reading →

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Christian Carnival CCCLXXXIV

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Welcome to what should have been the June 15, 2011 edition of christian carnival ii. There was a glitch with blogcarnival, so Fish and Cans is rescheduling for a later date.  All apologies that this was not posted Wednesday.  All Things New … Continue reading →

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Central Valley location of first CAA chapter

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Have you heard of Christian Apologetics Alliance (CAA) yet? CAA is a recently formed group of Christian bloggers started by Scott Rachui (The Christian Worldview) and Chris Reese (Cloud of Witnesses). The Central Valley is the location of CAA’s first … Continue reading →

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I will return to this every morning until I become it.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Let my heart be your dwelling placeIndwell me, dwell in my heartLet me find my acceptance in youand share your acceptance with othersWe cannot deserve or earn what we already haveEspecially when at an impasse–Let my will be your willLet … Continue reading →

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New Christian Carnival is…

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

here! :)  Features my latest ‘deconstruction‘ of Sam Harris’ “objective moral truth”.

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Why Sam Harris’ "objective moral truth" hovers over an abyss…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Let x be any concept that refers.  See Jime’s comment here for background on Sam Harris’ use of the word “objective”. P1:  Every possible meaning of x is subject to change unless there is a being to which an unchanging … Continue reading →

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New Christian Carnival is…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

here.  My Facebook poll on the grounding for objective moral truth is featured.

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New Philosophers’ Carnival is…

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

here.  It features my book discussion of Christopher Norris’ Epistemology.

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Norris’ Epistemology book discussion.

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Maryann Spikes

Christopher Norris The following has all been moved from here. Norris’ Epistemology; starting point, updates  Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. I Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. II Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. III Norris’ “Epistemology” Intro. IV Norris’ “Epistemology” Ch1.I Norris’ Epistemology Ch1.II-III Norris’ Epistemology Ch2.I Norris’ “Epistemology” … Continue reading →

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