PHIL 1100 Lecture : The Meaning of Life-Baier
14 Dec 2011
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Begins by contrasting the medieval christian view and scientific explanations. When looking at the medieval christian views, science has discredited each view. He focuses on christianity, what he"s saying does not justify the christian faith. Modern scientific view has undermined that of the christians. He will argue that science does not take away the meaning of life. Half the article today, and the other half on wed. In this view, he"s looking at science with only explaining the physical views. What we need for real explanations are teleological explanations which can be called final causation. God is a necessary being so there is no infinite regress. From his perspective, god does not need an explanation. He says the idea of a logically, necessary being. The concept alone is like the concept of a married bachelor, it is a contradiction of terms. His response to the theologians is that this is an oxymoron.
