It is sometimes argued that possible worlds are too rich. Indeed, for every sentence φ and every world w, either φ is true at w, or ¬φ is true at w. Possible worlds leave nothing unsettled: for any question one may ask, there is always an answer, yes or no. My view goes along the opposite side. I take possible worlds to be incredibly poor, and I think that a good deal can be added to them. The ...

a very eminent degree, being highly accomplished in the mathematical and philosophical sciences, as well as in the theory and practice of architecture. He was born in 1632, and made great advances in mathematics at 16 years of age. Being an Oxford scholar, he was one of those learned men who first associated together there for their mutual im¬ provement in natural and experimental philosophy, a...

Danish philosopher and theologian Knud Ejler Løgstrup (1905–1981) was professor of ethics philosophy at the University Aarhus. During his lifetime he published numerous books in phenomenology. In context current article we should mention here Norm Spontaneity, Art Ethics and, most significant, The Ethical Demand Controverting Kierkegaard. purpose is research basic notions ontological ethics—the...

In the philosophy lectures of Fyodor Golubinsky (1797–1854)one can find among others section “Ethical-theological Argument for God’s Existence according to Kant”. It is interesting that Russian philosopher and theologian should take this ethical argument from Kant’s philosophy, seeing it was unpopular at time. goes as far shield ethics charges egoism prove oriented against egoism. existence fou...

This article explores selected aspects of the Mariology Blessed John Duns Scotus, a medieval Franciscan philosopher and theologian. Even though Subtle Doctor did not develop theological synthesis as mature that St. Thomas Aquinas, his observations continue to provide relevant source inspiration for more in-depth look at protological soteriological concepts. Scotus earned place in history theolo...

Gutoku Shinran 愚禿親鸞 (1173–1263) is one of Japan’s most creative and influential thinkers. He the (posthumous) founder what ultimately became Jōdo Shinshū, better known today as Shin Buddhism, widely practiced form Buddhism in Japan. Despite this, his work has not received global attention other historical Japanese philosophical figures such Kūkai 空海 (774–835) or Dōgen 道元 (1200–1253). The relati...