Hashing out my philosophical positions
As CS Lewis pointed out, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” The Christian worldview, perhaps, offers the most parsimonious, consistent, and satisfying answers to the set of existential questions that all people ask - what is the meaning of life? Is there life after death? For what reasons do suffering exist? So, in light of my belief as a Christian, I ought to view all of philosophy through the lens of Christian doctrines. Let's begin with survey that Philpapers put out in 2020, along with the percentage of philosophers that agree with my view. Highlights Key: Green - Well-read Yellow -- Know about topic, not too well read Red -- Don't know at all A priori knowledge : yes or no? -- Yes (72.84%) Abstract objects : Platonism or nominalism? -- Platonism (38.38%) Aesthetic value : objective or subjective? -- objective (43.53%) Aim of philosophy (which is most important?): truth/knowl...