The Gigs of a Christian Philosopher
Today I spoke to a group of seventy fifth and sixth graders on what it means to be an author, how to be a good writer, and writing an...
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Douglas Groothuis
Feb 1, 20164 min
The Meaning of Book Endorsements
Why buy a particular book? We answer that partly by finding who wants us to buy the book (besides the author). We check the endorsement,...
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Douglas Groothuis
Jan 20, 20161 min
Worshiping Money
While trapped at Groove Toyota waiting for a ride home, I could not avoid “The Price is Right,” which was bombastically glaring and...
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Douglas Groothuis
Jan 19, 20168 min
The Incarnation and the Battle for Knowledge
John’s Prologue to his incomparable Gospel is one of the most significant works of epistemology ever penned. Its intellectual treasures...
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Douglas Groothuis
Jan 4, 20161 min
Lament as Christian Apologetic
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Douglas Groothuis
Dec 22, 20154 min
Human Nature and Christian Apologetics
Co-Author: E.J. Johnston Christian apologetics is pointless unless we know who needs to know the gospel and what they are like. All...
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Douglas Groothuis
Dec 21, 20153 min
The Case for Funerals
Mom did not attend a church, but believed in Christ. Shortly before her death in 2010, I learned that she did not want a funeral. I...
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Douglas Groothuis
Dec 8, 20152 min
Read Old Books First
Old is often better. New is often bad. Why think the newer is truer, especially on philosophy and theology? Old books have withstood the...
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Douglas Groothuis
Nov 27, 20155 min
A Short Philosophy of Tipping
“Christians are the worst tippers.” Waitresses and waiters have told me this over many years. I have no hard social science data on this,...
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Douglas Groothuis
Nov 11, 20153 min
Identity, Please
“What am I?” This question came to me once long ago after awaking from a nap in a strange place. The usual question in such cases is,...
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Douglas Groothuis
Nov 2, 20157 min
Polemics in Apologetics
Post by: Douglas Groothuis & E.A. Johnston I should, therefore like to arouse in man the desire to find truth, to be ready, free from...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 30, 20154 min
The Art of Bracketing in Apologetics: Switching Ground Without Losing Ground
In my long career in philosophy, I have developed various knacks or skills (or in jazz lingo, chops) that make rational arguments more...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 27, 20154 min
Truth, Propositions, and Materialism
Materialism states that there are no immaterial states of affairs, personal or impersonal. All can be explained according to chemistry,...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 22, 20154 min
On Being a Christian Philosopher: Short Course on Intellectual Virtue
I did not set out to set the world straight as a philosopher. Journalism was my vocation, or so I thought. Then, after failing a typing...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 20, 20153 min
Means and Ends in Education
In a fallen world, we confuse much—lust with love, pleasure with goodness, and even good with evil (Isaiah 5:20). Means and ends are...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 12, 20156 min
The Apologist’s Repertoire
“How could anyone do that?” I thought to myself when I heard Walter Martin explain what was required of a counter-cult apologist. Those...
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Douglas Groothuis
Oct 6, 20153 min
How Philosophy Relates to the Bible
Philosophy is feared by many Christians, especially as they heed the Apostle Paul’s warning concerning a false religion tempting an early...
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Douglas Groothuis
Sep 25, 20153 min
Intelligence as We Know It
Guest post by: Chad Ellison There is a bit of fuss among scientists and philosophers regarding the possibility of producing an...
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Douglas Groothuis
Sep 24, 20152 min
It’s Immaterial
Common phrases and sentences often assume false ideas. A wise person will interrogate herself and language in general to sniff these out....
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Douglas Groothuis
Sep 21, 20153 min
On Jimi Hendrix
Having recently heard yet another live release of The Jimi Hendrix Experience (this one authorized), I offer a few reflections on the man...
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