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To: NicknamedBob
Initially, I researched Naturalism. I can see why you think it is a limited philosophy. It is by definition a limited philosophy.

Indeed their definition is close to what I had in mind.

I used to think of Naturalism as compelling, and even felt threatened by it (as I was raised Episcopalian). However, I have an insatiable appetite for thinking things through, and eventually realized Naturalism had irreconcilable flaws. After that I resented the hold it had on me, and I currently am inclined to lampoon it.

75 posted on 12/19/2009 4:19:28 PM PST by AndyTheBear
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To: AndyTheBear
"... and eventually realized Naturalism had irreconcilable flaws. After that I resented the hold it had on me, and I currently am inclined to lampoon it."

I don't think that's necessary. I don't really see anyone defending it to the exclusion of other philosophies, and it is somewhat self-lampooning in its definitive deficiencies.

Occasional posters will hark to the benefits of keeping emotionalism out of scientific investigations, but most will admit that invisible is not identical to nonexistent.

77 posted on 12/19/2009 4:32:19 PM PST by NicknamedBob (It seems to me that a wise PALINa woman would, more often than not, reach a better conclusion.)
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