Category Archives: Metaphysics

The Bearing of Philosophy on Theorizing about Language – March 1985

Epistemological considerations relevant to linguistics:1) Can a theory of language be built without allowing introspection?2) Is the real test of a theory of language peer acceptance or pragmatic power? (Science or technology?)3) Is there an intellectual test for truth? (There … Continue reading

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Metaphysics, Communication, Agency and Salvation

Metaphysics, Communication, Agency and Salvation Version Metcom10, 8 March 2011, edited 29 Apr 2014 C. C. Riddle The purpose of this paper is to present a framework of metaphysics for better understanding of the process of human communication. The application … Continue reading

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Why is There Evil?

Chauncey C. Riddle Can you tell what the problem of evil is? Why it is a problem? If it is true that God is all good and omnipotent how come the world is so evil? It’s important to understand this … Continue reading

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Philosophy 110 – Class Notes

Chauncey C. Riddle March 15, 1990 8:35 am Today’s question, what is the metaphysical point of this story? There was a maiden in Judea who was married to Heavenly Father and had a son. He was born Joshua, the name … Continue reading

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Last Lecture

July 15, 1970 Dr. Chauncey C. Riddle Chauncey C. Riddle, professor of philosophy at BYU, currently serves as dean of the Brigham Young University Graduate School. Dr. Riddle joined the BYU faculty in 1953. previous to his appointment as dean, … Continue reading

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