Tag Archives: philosophy

C.S. Lewis According to the New Atheists

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

“A common argument, attributed among others to C. S. Lewis (who should have known better), states that, since Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, he must have been either right or else insane or a liar: ‘Mad, Bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, Memorable Quotes | Tagged apologetics, atheism, C.S. Lewis, Christopher Hitchens, Francis Collins, New Atheism, philosophy, richard dawkins, Sam Harris | 16 Comments

“Locking Horns With C.S. Lewis” by Antony Flew

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

In There is a God (2007), Antony Flew tells the story of his philosophical conversion from atheism to deism, and finally to theism. Flew became famous as an atheist with this little paper, “Theology and Falsification” (1950), where he argued that … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, Memorable Quotes | Tagged Antony Flew, apologetics, atheism, autoenthnography, biography, controversy, Elizabeth Anscombe, Miracles, Oxford, philosophy, Socrates, Socratic Club, Spiritual Autobiography, theology, There is a god | 6 Comments

On Being a Digital Leopard Frog

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Imagine digital technologies in the Reptile Room at your local zoo or aquarium. I think there are three types of technology creatures in our culture zoo. Technology Turtles are our reptilian luddites. They withdraw from technological advancements into their hard shells … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged culture, frogs, leopard frog, luddites, philosophy, social media, technology, Theology of Culture | 14 Comments

C.S. Lewis Really Should Have Seen it Coming: More On the Dangers of Reading

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Last year I wrote a post called, “Be Careful What You Read… C.S. Lewis’ Literary Encounter with George MacDonald.” It got a big readership, partly (I think) because it turns our expectations upside down. According to research by sociologist David … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged atheism, C.S. Lewis, convert, david downing, David Kinnaman, George MacDonald, J.R.R. Tolkien, literature, mysticism, philosophy, Reading | 22 Comments

Truth Claims ≠ Violence

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

Truth be told, I am a false positive extrovert. At least at parties. Even when I know the people and place pretty well, I have great anxiety at breaking into conversation circles. But this was a faculty event, a room … Continue reading →