On different forms of argumentation
From Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) by Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar
August 12, 2025 · 57 min · Episode 28
About this episode
The episode discusses various forms of argumentation regarding the relationship between religion and science.
In this episode, we discuss different ways to argue about the relationship between religion and science. The most typical approach is to use religious premises to prove scientific facts or to use scientific premises to prove religious beliefs. Steven argues for a more circular form of argumentation, unfolding axioms that must serve as both the conclusion and the premise. A fourth way of arguing could be to explore the tacit knowledge of reality, experiencing the wonder of life and one’s own existence.
People in this episode
Hosts: Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar
Guest: Steven
Topics covered
- argumentation
- religion
- science
- axioms
- tacit knowledge
- existence
Keywords
- argumentation
- religion
- science
- axioms
- tacit knowledge
- existence
- circular argument
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Organizations: Athens and Jerusalem
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