Reflections

Steven Colborne's Philosophical Theology Blog

Nov 2018

Nov 23, 2018

The Clockwork Universe

Welcome to this week’s Friday Philosophy post. Today, we’ll be looking at the English scientist Sir Isaac Newton, whose approach to natural philosophy created a revolution, the effects of which are still being felt today. I will offer a brief snapshot of Newton’s life and thought, followed by some personal reflections on his contribution to… Continue reading

Philosophy, Reality

faith, God, history, laws of motion, mathematics, natural philosophy, physics, Principia, religion, science, Sir Isaac Newton, Theology
Nov 16, 2018

Does God Make Scientific Errors?

In this week’s philosophy post we’ll be moving on from the Medieval period to look at the beginnings of modern science and the life and work of Nicolaus Copernicus. I will offer a snapshot of this scientific thinker whose work would challenge the very role of the Church, and the Bible, in society. Continue reading

Philosophy, Reality

astronomy, Bible, Copernican Revolution, faith, mathematics, Nicolaus Copernicus, Ptolemy, religion, science, Scripture, Spirituality, Theology
Nov 13, 2018

Geoffrey Parrinder: Interfaith Master

I’ve been interested in comparative religion ever since my university days, when I used to spend hours listening to recordings of talks given by the philosopher Alan Watts. Watts, with his knack for communicating Zen paradoxes, has these days become somewhat of a cult figure in spiritual circles. After joining a central London library a… Continue reading

Philosophy, Spirituality

Bhagavad Gita, Bible, Book Reviews, Books, Christianity, faith, Geoffrey Parrinder, Hinduism, Interfaith, mysticism, religion, Theology, Upanishads
Nov 9, 2018

What is Occam’s Razor?

Welcome to another instalment of Friday Philosophy. In this week’s post I’ll present a snapshot of the English friar and theologian William of Ockham. We’ll look his most famous idea, known as Occam’s razor, and I’ll offer a few reflections on the man and his thought. Continue reading

Philosophy, Theology

Christianity, Church of England, faith, Medieval philosophy, Occam’s razor, reflections, religion, scholasticism, science, William of Ockham
Nov 2, 2018

Essence and Existence

In this week’s philosophy post I’ll be offering a snapshot of the Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas, who is referred to by Catholics as Angelic Doctor of the Catholic Church, owing to his significant contributions to Christian theology. Continue reading

Philosophy, Theology

Aristotle, Catholic church, Christianity, faith, Friday Philosophy, God, ontology, religion, Spirituality, Thomas Aquinas

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Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor living in the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.

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