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In Part V of our Perennial Problems Series well look at the problem of thinking. On the one hand, thinking isn’t much of problem since most of do all of the time. Just try not thinking sometime. On the other hand, having thoughts isn’t necessarily the same as thinking, and most assuredly not the same as thinking well. In this sermon we’ll consider philosophical practices for thinking well.

Online Streaming Service Sunday at 11 AM
It could be that burgeoning epidemic of depression in our society is driven by mass boredom, the feeling our lives are without meaning. Philosophy has understood this and has been wrestling with the problem of meaning for centuries. In Part IV or our Perennial Problems Series we’ll explore some of its responses to this question and lay a foundation for discovering meaning for ourselves.

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Part III of our Perennial Problems Series takes up where we left off. Our notions of reality are intertwined with our conceptions of truth. Many would agree obtaining absolute truth is impossible, yet, in practice, we all feel absolutely certain of ourselves at times. In this sermon we’ll explore epistemology by considering how to live with knowing we don’t have all the answers rather than pretending that we do. [Our Perennial Problems Series will continue in September.]

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The underlying nature of reality is another fundamental philosophical problem. Most of us go through life believing we know what’s real, give or take a little uncertainty. But the ways we perceive and interact with the world are based on questionable assumptions. In Part II of our Perennial Problems Series we’ll explore the meaning and problems of metaphysics and establish some ground for determining our own view of reality.

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Throughout August & September we’ll be exploring several fundamental philosophical questions during a Perennial Problems Series of sermons, beginning with Ethics. Basic a question as it is, too few ever contemplate the reasons and soundness of how they distinguish right from wrong, upon which their values are established. Part I of our series will explore the meaning and theory of ethics, along with some tools for considering how to begin responding to this crucial question.

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If there’s anything we can be sure of, it’s that human are not machines. Some go so far as to think machines are completely unnatural and detract from our humanity. In this sermon, I’ll counter that technology, like everything, is part of evolution, and that were it not for the technologies invented by our hominid ancestors, our species would likely never have existed.

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As we start another new church year, it is worthwhile to reflect on the direction we’ll take, especially after the challenging year we’ve just completed. Let’s consider who we have been, who we are, and how the values we have long held should continue guiding our future.

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If philosophizing were no more than a fancy word for pontificating, it would be, as many consider it, an impractical waste of time, especially in difficult times. But if philosophy has any real worth, and it does, then it should be of special value in light of COVID-19. In this sermon we’ll explore how.

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Although it’s been around thousands of years, most people still don’t understand what philosophy is and how it’s applicable to our lives. In this sermon we’ll discuss some of the practical ways that philosophy can add meaning and guidance in daily living.

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Everyone changes over the years, some only in the smallest of ways and more reluctantly than others. For me life remains an exciting quest for truth, meaning, and fulfillment and I strive to embrace the changes around me and encourage changes in myself. During this sermon I’ll discuss some of the ways I think I’ve changed since first coming to UUCS.