How I Chose My Religion - An Intro to Pragmatic Mythicalism
Pragmatic Mythicalism in one chart The SIB chart establishes a framework for identifying belief decision criteria for a claim based upon the classification of whether or not a claim is testable. The SIB chart may also be referred to as the SIBTS chart (Should I Believe This Sh*T?) Within this framework, Pragmatic Mythicalism focuses on evaluating whether or not to believe claims, models, and myths within the "no" category. Pragmatic Mythicalism in one sentence Pragmatic Mythicalism is the proces
Pragmatic Mythicalism in one chart The SIB chart establishes a framework for identifying belief decision criteria for a claim based upon the classification of whether or not a claim is testable. Within this framework, Pragmatic Mythicalism focuses on evaluating whether or not to believe claims, models, and myths within the "no" category. Pragmatic Mythicalism in one sentence Pragmatic Mythicalism is the process of evaluating whether or not it is useful to believe in an untestable claim. Why does this matter? Upon losing my original religion, I found myself lost in a world of nihilistic despair
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- In Praise of the Godssimonsarris.substack.com
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