Plantinga allows that a belief in a god can be basic by way of the "indwelling of the Holy Spirit" or whatever claptrap phrase Calvin used; it can be basic for one person in one set of circumstances but not for another person; it can be basic for a person at one time but later not so (the reasonableness of belief in god as basic can be outgrown); it can be basic through a profound experience of nature ("Oh, what a pretty sunset!" on steroids), etc. He also opens the door for religious pluralism: there can be basic beliefs peculiar to Christians with their theological presuppositions, Hindus, etc. You're all reasonable for believing your woo because you (surprise!) had some experience that is congruent with the beliefs dominant in your particular social group.
Blah, blah, blah. Big deal.
If this is the sort of epistemology you need to feel your beliefs are intellectually respectable, so be it, Delicate. Most of us here aren't concerned about what philosophical band aids you feel the need to resort to but whether your beliefs are true. Let me know when you are ready to deal with that.
Blah, blah, blah. Big deal.
If this is the sort of epistemology you need to feel your beliefs are intellectually respectable, so be it, Delicate. Most of us here aren't concerned about what philosophical band aids you feel the need to resort to but whether your beliefs are true. Let me know when you are ready to deal with that.
