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On Being Certain About thé Existence of God

From: God and Argument - Dieu et l'argumentation philosophique

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Proofs far less elaborate than demonstrations can be enough for theoretical certainty, though even such proofs (beyond reasonable doubt, by clear and convincing evidence or prepondérance of the evidence), are not necessary for practical rational certainty which can be based in trust or interpretation of the cosmos or upon the satisfaction of reliance.

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James F. Ross

James F. Ross is Professer of Philosophy and Law at thé University of Pennsylvania. He is the author Portraying Analogy (1981), Philosophical Theology (revised edition, 1980), and Introduction to the Philosophy