Many people regard Alvin Plantinga to be one of the greatest (if not the greatest) living philosophers of our time. He represents the best of what it means to be a Christian and a scholar. So don’t miss his critical review of the atheist Richard Dawkins’ book The God Delusion. This is the money line, and it’s a zinger:
You might say that some of his forays into philosophy are at best sophomoric, but that would be unfair to sophomores; the fact is (grade inflation aside), many of his arguments would receive a failing grade in a sophomore philosophy class.
This one is well-worth reading.
“The Dawkins Confusion: Naturalism ad absurdum” – Alvin Plantinga (Books & Culture)
(HT: Al Mohler)
3 Comments
Philosopher Scott
His book sounds interesting, but throwing our personal attacks is not philosophy. Such ad hominems would get Alvin Plantinga a failing grade as well. That’s what I said at the Philosophy Forums.
Brian Trapp
Scott,
What statements in the review do you think are ad hominem? I surely hope you aren’t implying that the quote Denny posted would fall into that category. It’s essentially saying, “This guy’s arguments aren’t very good,” a statement that is, by its very nature, about Dawkins’ arguments, not Dawkins himself.
Brian
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