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Philosophical Worldviews

Does God Exist? How would you answer? This is the ultimate and eternal question for all of us. What about: Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go when we die? Why is there suffering? What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose in life? Start exploring the questions and answers here!"

  • Life of Confucius: Study the life of this notable philosopher. What were the notable events in his life? Discover some of his famous quotes.
  • Nebuchadnezzar: Read of his man’s life and the humbling experience that changed his entire viewpoint of life and truth.
  • Gilgamesh: Discover how Gilgamesh was forced to face the fragile state of humanity. What are the simple truths that he discovered?
  • Life of King David: This king’s quotes contain a lot of wisdom. What did he have to say about pain and suffering?
  • Aristotle: What can we learn from this notable philosopher? Read of his history and impact on the world of thought.
  • Blaise Pascal Accomplishments: Learn from this truly special intellect. What did he learn from his struggles with the soul and trials of life and illness? What was his conclusion?
  • Existentialism: Learn more about this philosophy and its impact. Consider the basic concepts that make up this philosophy.
  • Cosmological Argument Video: Randall Niles looks at the notion of a cosmic landscape of infinite universes proposed by many scientists today.
  • Existentialism Video: Randall Niles uses the famous line from Descartes (I think therefore I am) to establish the reality of human existence.
  • Roman Gods Video: Randall Niles looks at the ancient pagan and mystery religions and their so-called influence on early Christianity.
  • Atheism Video: Randall Niles responds to the critics, cynics, and skeptics who want the scientific world to exist exclusive of philosophical or theological inquiry.
  • God Video: Randall Niles summarizes the Monkey Theorem and the impossibility of producing genetic information through random trials.
  • The Problem of Evil: What is evil? Why do cataclysmic events in nature take place? Are they acts of God? Find out here.
  • Human Suffering: Are things that cause us happiness as individuals always good for us? Can morality be defined in terms of happiness?
  • The Legacy of Epicurus: Did Epicurus liberate man from the fear of God and from the fear of death? Was his theory correct?
  • Seeking Truth: Are all faith-based beliefs flagrantly irrational, as claimed by some authors? Discover a response to this question.
  • Greek Philosopher Plato: What was his view on government, human intelligence, personality, and higher learning? Discover Plato’s’ influence on society.
  • Antony Flew: After following the evidence, Flew made a drastic change in his worldview. Read what happened to change his mind.
  • Life of St. Augustine: Discover the history, struggles, and successes of this great man of faith. Read several of his quotes.
  • Abd-ar-Rahman III: After a life as a powerful prince, what did this man reflect on his life? What was his philosophical conclusion about life and purpose?
  • Thomas Aquinas: Learn about this angelic teacher and how he defended theology. Consider His five ways of proving God’s existence.
  • Great Philosophers: What did philosophers of the past and present think about God, truth, and moral issues? Find out here.
  • Philosophy Quotes: Learn from great minds like Mill, Spinoza, Descartes, Pascal, Kant, and others. What wisdom did they share on existence and a quest for God?
  • C.S. Lewis Quotes: Learn from selected quotes about life, atheism, and God. Find truth through the writings of this renowned author.
  • Metaphysics: Evolution was dead. The world did not create itself. Therefore, my comfortable humanist, materialist worldview also had to die.
  • Materialism: What are the terms and definitions underlying this popular world-view?
  • God: Do the complexity, order and design inherent in our universe reveal a Creator?
  • Cultural Materialism: Marvin Harris and The Rise of Anthropological Theory. Comparisons to Marxist Materialism and other anthropological doctrines. Organization, ideology and symbolism.
  • Philosophy Of Life: Do the latest scientific findings have metaphysical implications? Sure. But why should that deter us from logically examining the evidence?
  • Critical Thinking 101: Science isn't static. Science changes over time. The observable evidence doesn't change, but the scientific understanding of that evidence does.
  • Humanism: What is this philosophical belief system? Where do we see it today?
  • Polytheism: A review of belief systems that rely on many deities to explain the world around them.
  • My Worldview: Materialism, naturalism, moral relativism, secular humanism, hedonism – I guess these were the “isms” that best described me and my worldview.
  • All About History: What events of historical significance have affected the world today? Study several events and learn about their influence on the world.
  • Is God Real?: How close can we get to actually proving the existence of God?
  • Moral Ethics: How do we make moral decisions? Is it a question of relativity? Or is it a question of absolute truth?
  • Agnostic: The definitions and beliefs of this widely-held philosophical position.
  • Gods And Goddesses: Foundation of mythology in ancient cultures. Egyptian history and creation myths. Greek history and the religious background of the city-state.
  • Cultural Relativism: The philosophical predisposition that declares ethics and morality as situational.
  • Communism: Marx, Engels and The Communist Manifesto. The economic and political philosophy. The atheistic and amoral reality. A costly experiment for society.
  • Realism And Naturalism: All things - from the massive cosmos to the microscopic cell -- are the result of unguided natural processes over billions of years.
  • Postmodernism: How is this term defined or described? What influences this philosophy and mindset for living? What are the ideals?
  • Cosmological Argument: Study the Kalam argument of cause and effect. How does it stand up to secular science?
  • Nihilism: Does life have any intrinsic meaning or value? What does this philosophical view hold and how has it influenced society?
  • Does God Exist: Are you willing to ask yourself this question with an open mind? Discover different viewpoints and make an educated decision.
  • Dualism: Discover the basics about this concept and how it stacks up to other philosophical beliefs like materialism.
  • Nebuchadnezzar Video: What can we learn from this Babylonian King? What did he learn from his time of humility? Did he ultimately praise God?
  • Natural Law: It is a moral theory of jurisprudence, which maintains that law should be based on morality and ethics.
  • Deism: Learn the basics of this philosophical belief and the evidence for and against it. How does it stack up to the Bible?
  • Why Am I Here?: Are you searching for value and meaning in life? Are you confused with life? Discover why you are on Earth today.
  • Atheism: A practical look at the definitions of atheism, agnosticism and theism. Belief vs. Disbelief. Knowledge vs. Lack of Knowledge.
  • Egyptian Gods: Ancient Egyptian religious tradition. Pre-dynastic history. The creation myths. Life after death. Common themes with other religions. Universal truth.
  • Materialism Video: What are the terms and definitions underlying this popular world-view? Watch this video.
  • Roman Gods: The various deities of ancient Rome. A look at their background and their impact on various cultures.
  • Is There A God?: Is the answer truly knowable? You might be surprised if you check out the evidence for yourself.
  • Greek Gods: The Greek Empire and its religious history. A review of basic Greek mythology.
  • Postmodern Worldview: Can one claim transcendent truth is impossible? Is there objectivity to the postmodern mindset? Find out the main views.
  • Atheist Faith: What part does faith play in Atheism and other religious systems? Find out here.
  • Secular Humanism: The documents that explain the terms and beliefs of this increasingly influencial world-view.
  • Adam And Eve: Does the biblical record of the first man and first woman really hold up under scrutiny?
  • Moral Relativism: Are there really absolute standards of right and wrong? What's the big deal anyway?
  • Morality: What is good? What is bad? What is right? What is wrong? Why does it matter?
  • Naturalism: How philosophical belief systems truly dictate our scientific world-views.
  • All About Philosophy: How do you answer the hardest questions of life...Why am I here? What is my purpose? Is God real? Find answers.
  • Relative Truth Video: Is there universal truth? Can we use examples from science to investigate the existence of absolute truth? Find out now by watching this short clip.
  • Truth and Religion Video: Can faith pass the test of reason? Can Truth and Reason coexist? Can religion be rational? Watch this short video now!
  • Worldviews Video: What are comparative worldviews? Do you have a worldview? What's your worldview and why? Stream this short video now!
  • Supernaturalism Video: Can we get a glimpse of the Omni-Natural World of Extra-Dimensionality? Is there really a realm of the metaphysical? You gotta see this short video clip!
  • Ethical Relativism Video: Are there any surviving standards of ethics and morality? Are there any universal truths? Stream this short video now!
  • Mind vs Brain Video: What do monism and dualism mean to the immaterial world of consciousness, self, and subconscious thought? Stream this short video clip
  • What is Truth Video: Are there unchanging truths in a changing world? Are there absolute truths or is it all relative? Watch this short video!
  • Insanity Defense Video: Does ethical tolerance lead to moral chaos? How do sanity and the insanity defense relate to universal standards of morality? Watch this short video.
  • Critical Thinking Video: Want a little Critical Thinking 101? Here's a Wake up Call for all the passive wanderers in life. Check out this short video clip!
  • Postmodernism Critique: What are the pros and cons of postmodernism? Read this article by John Stonestreet.
  • Moral Relativism Video: You have to see this short video! Who said, There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so? Is moral relativism true?
  • The Elephant Principle Video: How did the great philosophers reconcile their ideas of God? What’s the story of the Blind Men and the Elephant? Click to stream this short video now!
  • Who Created God Video: Is there a Divine Exception to the Law of Causation? What is the Cosmological Argument? You have to see this incredible but short video clip!
  • Creation vs Evolution Video: Stream this short video on this huge issue of origins. Are you a creationist or an evolutionist and what does that say about your beliefs?
  • Absolute Truth Video: Stream this short video. When it comes to truth, is everything relative to the individual? Are there any universal truths in the world?
  • Cultural Relativism Video: Stream this short video clip on relativism. How do we know what’s morally good and morally bad? What standards help us through ethical dilemmas?
  • Is God Real Video: Check out what the people on the street are saying about God's existence and interaction with us. You have to see this short video clip!
  • Principles of Morality Video: Randall Niles examines the conflicting concepts of moral relativism and universal truth as they are applied by many people today.
  • Who Am I: Who am I? Do I have purpose and meaning in my life? How does my worldview influence my answer to that important question?
  • Problem of Evil Video: Randall Niles looks at good and evil -- Is evil a created thing, an object? Or is evil the absence of something.
  • Inside Information Video: Randall Niles looks at the internal world of conscience and self that can't be explained through scientific tools alone.
  • Evolutionism Video: Watch this awesome video clip of the Bombardier Beetle. Is there a logical explanation for how evolution could explain the creation of this defense mechanism? What do experts think about this?
  • Philosophy: What is the definition of philosophy? What are the major philosophies and what are the beliefs of each?
  • Postmodernism Video: What is postmodernism and what are the basic beliefs? Listen as Randall Niles explains this belief system.
  • Natural Law Video: It is a moral theory of jurisprudence, which maintains that law should be based on morality and ethics. Why?
  • Why Am I Here Video: Stream this short video. Why am I here on earth? Where did I come from? What am I worth? Do I have any intrinsic value? Ask yourself - Why are we here?
  • Does God Exist Video: Is God real? What do you think? Check out these great man-on-the-street interviews in this short video clip and hear what the world says.
  • Blind Men and the Elephant Video: What can we learn from this famous Indian fable? Hear Randall Niles' commentary on the interpretation of this famous story.
  • Blind Men and the Elephant: What is the meaning of this famous Indian fable? What kind of message can we draw from this fable?
  • Teleological Argument: What is this argument for design? What’s more reasonable? Design or Chance? Find out the basis of the argument here.
  • Belief in God: Does not believing in God make you more intelligent? Find out what the studies say?
  • Morality Video: Are there universal standards of right and wrong, good and evil? How do you make your ethical decisions? Watch this short video clip on morality now!
  • Is There a God Video: Stream this short video on what people think about God! Why am I here on earth? Where did I come from? What am I worth? How do you connect with God?
  • Moral Relativism Video: You have to watch this short video clip! Are standards of right and wrong merely vain imaginations of time and culture? Is morality neutral? Check it out now!

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