S/LI/308. 'That boundary where nihilism and religion meet': Relationship between Rationalism and Religious Mysticism in the Writing of Franz Kafka

The paper analyses the works of Franz Kafka focusing on the existentialist contradiction between mental and spiritual realms, and using Freudian ideas to interpret 'The Metamorphosis' and 'The Judgement'. Kafka's use of religious symbolism and mystical philosophies is discussed.

S/P/344. Is it possible that Judas might not have betrayed Jesus?

The paper addresses the dilemma of God's omnipotence arguing whether evil could be prevented in the best possible world of benevolence. The approach of Gottfried Leibniz to the dilemma is considered explaining why it was impossible for Judas to have not betrayed Jesus.

S/P/365. Can the Cartesian Principle of causal adequacy be used to construct a convincing argument for the existence Of God?

The paper examines the principle of causal adequacy used by Descartes as an argument for the existence of God reviewing philosophers' opinions about whether the cause of ideas proves the existence of these ideas. The difference between 'efficient' causes and 'material' causes is discussed.

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