What is Philalethea?

Philalethea?

It is an invented word from the Greek:

• "Philo" is a prefix meaning "love of"... just like philosophy is the "love of wisdom."
• "Alethea" is the word for "Truth"

That should really sum it up about me and the purpose behind this blog. When I engage in discussion about philosophical topics, I don't just want to hear arguments for each side and then stop. The end-game in philosophy is to form well-thought views that correspond to reality; views that are true.

Philosophical View Testing

I have a lot of views on a lot of different philosophical topics... and I am betting you do too! I don't want to just push my own views. I think my views are correct... but just because I think that doesn't mean they are. What better way to test my views than in a public context where they can be subjected to criticism and critique from others. "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17)

If we are lucky, we might even come to consensus in the course of discussion. And if we do, then it is worth the time.

Where to Start

A natural starting point for this blog will be a more detailed exposition of my own philosophical views. It's my hope that this will be a catalyst for discussion. In the end, I would like to spend a majority of my time responding to detractors (people who disagree with my views.) I would like to consider them and weigh them publicly and openly. I hope you'll join me on this journey toward a more collaborative and convergent philosophy.