Philosophy of Religion

Evolution: science and belief - Intelligent Design? — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 28, 2008 10:24 PM

A special report reprinted from Natural History magazine

Answers to creationist claims — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 19, 2008 10:07 AM

Scientific American - 15 answers to creationist nonsense

Funny Proofs of God's Existence — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Jul 07, 2009 12:25 AM

 

Science and Truth — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 28, 2008 02:31 AM

More gems from New Scientist. Philosophy of science. Ontology.

Sample persuasive essay — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Jul 11, 2008 11:18 AM

An example of the genre with techniques annotated.

Psychology and Psychics - Why some people think they are psychic. — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Feb 11, 2009 03:47 AM

Interesting article on why people may feel psychic from New Scientist. Philosophy of mind, human nature, psychics, psychology.

Intelligent Design - the Myth of Irreducible Complexity — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 22, 2008 08:36 AM

How irreducible complexity, a stalwart of the Intelligent Design movement is NOT supported by the bacterial flagellum. Philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, hypothesis.

Can Science Save its Soul — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 25, 2008 11:26 AM

New Scientist article about science and its purpose. What does it tell us about our lives and how should we do science? Philosophy of science.

IB Philosophy Diploma from 2002 — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 25, 2008 11:52 AM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE document

Philosophy of Religion - Unit Exam — by Paul Stronach — last modified Jun 18, 2008 07:23 AM

Paper used to assess the three PAR criteria at the completion of a Philosophy of Religion unit. Answers attached at end.

Philosophy of Religion booklet — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 13, 2008 07:21 AM

All the arguments for and against the existence of god - from the excellent site www.philosophyofreligion.info thanks Tim! Philosophy of religion.

Hume, David - Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:55 PM

A text file of the complete work. Save and open in Word or click on the link and search for particular passages in the page displayed.

Queensland Philosophy and Reason Syllabus — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 24, 2008 06:00 AM

As delivered to Queensland secondary schools

Curriculum Council Philosophy and Ethics (WA) — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Aug 24, 2008 05:59 AM

As delivered in Western Australian schools. New in 2008.

Why should I respect oppressive religions? — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Feb 01, 2009 11:13 AM

Religion and the 'right' to respect - comments on recent United Nations changes to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Ethics, religion, social and political philosophy.

Mill, John Stuart - On Liberty — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM

A text file of the complete work. Save and open in Word or click on the link and search for particular passages in the page displayed.

Nietzsche, Friedrich - Beyond Good and Evil — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Apr 16, 2009 12:54 PM

A text file of the complete work. Save and open in Word or click on the link and search for particular passages in the page displayed.

Immoral advances: Is science out of control? — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Jan 09, 2009 12:37 PM

How do we place a moral value on science? What issues are here and on the horizon that will test our moral boundaries through the advancement of science? Philosophy of science, ethics, moral philosophy. From New Scientist magazine.

Catholic church and abortion/euthanasia/gay marriage — by Peter Ellerton — last modified May 21, 2008 04:33 AM

Several articles in one discussing religious views on abortion, gay marriage, etc. Religion, ethics, society.

Blasphemy and Public Policy — by Peter Ellerton — last modified Jun 17, 2008 02:52 AM

Lord Ram and the Hindu religious beliefs that are tested by recent scientific discoveries. Scanned newspaper article. Check the public outrage. Good for philosophy of religion and social philosophy.