Excellent discussion, and I think it highlighted very well how theology and philosophy have political and social ramifications. If Christians don’t believe that nature has integrity, then it is much more difficult for Christians to have a “common ground” by which to engage in secular discussions across Pluralism; furthermore, this problematic view can be moralized if we think it is best to “minimize humans” exactly as King Laugh noted. I also think it is a major tension on how a society might be Pluralistic and yet still prove capable of organization and coordination—this has not yet been figured out. I also liked the point that pragmaticism is always pointing beyond itself, and how we fall back into discussing economics where we cannot discuss metaphysical differences. Brilliant work from you all!
Excellent discussion, and I think it highlighted very well how theology and philosophy have political and social ramifications. If Christians don’t believe that nature has integrity, then it is much more difficult for Christians to have a “common ground” by which to engage in secular discussions across Pluralism; furthermore, this problematic view can be moralized if we think it is best to “minimize humans” exactly as King Laugh noted. I also think it is a major tension on how a society might be Pluralistic and yet still prove capable of organization and coordination—this has not yet been figured out. I also liked the point that pragmaticism is always pointing beyond itself, and how we fall back into discussing economics where we cannot discuss metaphysical differences. Brilliant work from you all!