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3Explanation, evidence, and mystical experienceMinerva - An Internet Journal of Philosophy 5 (1). 2001.This article argues that the testimony of mystics provides an interesting potential source of evidence for theism. The model of inference to the best explanation is utilized to analyze and assess mystics' testimony. It is argued that the evidential value of the reports from mystics, both within the theistic tradition and from without, ultimately proves weak.
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Explanation, Evidence, And Mystical ExperienceMinerva 5 63-93. 2001.This article argues that the testimony of mystics provides an interesting potential source of evidence fortheism. The model of inference to the best explanation is utilized to analyze and assess mystics’ testimony.It is argued that the evidential value of the reports from mystics, both within the theistic tradition and fromwithout, ultimately proves weak
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20Universal access to net: requirements and social impactAcm Sigcas Computers and Society 28 (1): 4-10. 1998.
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19CPSR's approach to advising policymakersAcm Sigcas Computers and Society 28 (2): 9-13. 1998.This paper describes the approach that Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility uses to advise and influence government policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels. It analyzes why CPSR - a relatively small organization - has enjoyed a fair amount of success in influencing policy. It also describes a recurring pattern that applies to CPSR's involvement in policymaking, using as an example CPSR's involvement in policymaking on the Calling Number Identification telephone service. …Read more
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