Category Archives: Socratic dialogues

Continued

Posted on 2012-12-29 by Gilbert

A continuation of last week’s dialogue. […] Matthew: Likewise, it will be the damnation that’s bad, not the life. Simplicio: So you think a good life outweighs damnation? Matthew: No, just like you don’t believe an otherwise good life outweighs … Continue reading →

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In divided roles

Posted on 2012-12-22 by Gilbert

Matthew, whom we know as a member of the  St. Hypotheticus drinking and nerdery club, is talking with a college friend. Simplicio: So Matt, when are you coming out atheist? Matthew:  Huh? Simplicio: Come on, you don’t really believe in … Continue reading →

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Quantum sophistry

Posted on 2011-12-30 by Gilbert

A few days ago, we got to know the members of the St. Hypotheticus drinking and nerdery club. Today we listen in on their inaugural meeting. They have just finished the administrative part and are now about to enter on … Continue reading →

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Meet the cast

Posted on 2011-12-27 by Gilbert

One genre I’d like to try on my new blog is Socratic dialogue. The first one will go up on Friday.  This post gives an overview of the characters and background I created for that purpose. The parishioners at St. … Continue reading →

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