Chapter 8: Is the Christian Faith Illogical? Flashcards
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Contradiction
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The negation of a proposition, or the combination of the proposition and its negation. “A and not-A” is a contradiction.
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Intuitive
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In accordance with our feelings or expectations.
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Pragmatic
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Practical; based on what works regardless of theoretical considerations, principles, moral implications, or truth.
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Self-Refuting
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That which shows itself to be wrong. A self-refuting argument is one in which the conclusion is inconsistent with one of more of the premises.
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Transcend
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To go beyond.
