An Epistemological
Observation of John Lennon’s Views Regarding Faith
I think the best way to start stating my
epistemological observances of John Lennon’s views on faith is by giving you an
idea of what John Lennon is reported to have said on these matters. John Lennon
is quoted to have said, “I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I
believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your
mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and
now?” The quick and easy argument to make would begin by applying certain
theories of justification for knowledge. According to Evidentialism, what makes a belief justified in this sense is
the possession of evidence.
Sounds like a GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteOf course, mine is going to be on faith throughout historic Christianity, specifically how it has dealt with opposing thoughts and beliefs. As well, I'd like to touch on why, historically, a significant portion of Christianity became "anti-science" in the past 100+ years.
I'm going to try to stay away from epistemology (no need to beat that particular dead horse). I think I'd be happy to explore my views on illusion vs. delusion, and when I feel that certain aspects of faith can fall into either category.
ReplyDeleteI can do that, and/or I can offer to do a conclusion spiel for our presentation.
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DeleteFor the sake of clarity, what I'll be using to illustrate the illusion/delusion thing is prayer/meditation and so-called "faith-healing."
DeleteI'll focus on faith as an epistemology.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this is too vague or conflicting with Dean, but I wouldn't mind discussing how whether conscious or not, everyone has to have some aspect of faith in some aspect of their life.
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