John HendryIn defence of religion: it can it be reasonable to be irrational.A common charge made by atheists against Christians and other believers is that their beliefs are irrational. The atheist case may not be…Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
John HendryFree will or determinism? Probably neither — or both.Philosophers have been arguing about free will for centuries. Some think we have it. Some think it’s a helpful illusion, evolved to help us…Dec 11, 2021Dec 11, 2021
John HendryThe problems with physicalismPhysicalists maintain either that there is nothing beyond the physical world and its laws, or more modestly that we have no grounds for…Dec 4, 20211Dec 4, 20211
John HendryWas T. H. Huxley a racist?It has recently been proposed that Imperial College, London, one of the world’s leading universities, should remove a bust of Thomas…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
John HendryAre the humans the end point of evolution? Both Christians and militant atheists seem to think so.Are human beings the end point of evolution? In practice, we might well be. We are doing a pretty good job of destroying the environment…Nov 20, 2021Nov 20, 2021
John HendryWannabe leaders and wannabe ledSome people find themselves in leadership positions through no particular desire to lead. They are good at what they do, the opportunity…Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
John HendryThe politics of adolescenceAdolescence is a difficult time. It is the point at which we learn to reason for ourselves, rather than just relying on the authority of…Oct 9, 2021Oct 9, 2021
John HendryTruth and truthfulness: four problems we face todayBefore going any further, let’s just establish what we’re talking about. In Truth and Truthfulness the philosopher, Bernard Williams, made…Oct 2, 20211Oct 2, 20211
John HendryReligious belief: bad reasoning or wise judgement?Philosophers sometimes distinguish between two kinds of reasoning: theoretical and practical.Sep 15, 20211Sep 15, 20211
John HendryCan you believe in God without believing that God exists?This looks at first like a rather stupid question. To believe in a person or thing is surely to put your trust in them, or in a stronger…Aug 28, 20211Aug 28, 20211
