Is "supernatural" a meaningful category?
Is it possible to conceive a something supernatural? If yes, what makes it supernatural? If not, why not?
Posted: October 22nd 2010
Mike the Infidel www
For us to label something as supernatural, we have to be able to identify it as such. However, if part of the meaning of “supernatural” is “immune to natural examination,” we cannot possibly identify anything as supernatural except by flat assertion.
“Supernatural” is a weasel word. Much like “god” or “spiritual,” they’re words that people pretend to use with a common meaning despite the fact that their individual, personal definitions all differ.
Posted: October 23rd 2010