In the third installment of his “Reality” series, IBD Vice President Matt Coombe looks at two major assumptions of reality. Each in turn yet in relation: Empiricism and differing personal realities.

First, empiricism, the idea that only what we can detect with our physical senses is real, is placed in its proper context. Next, the concept that realities can differ on a personal level is shown as a false claim. These two claim are more related than you think.

Listen to find out:

Everyone believes they live in the real world. We see, feel, taste and smell real things everyday. Therefore, for most of us, this is our reality.

However, most people never confront the nature of their reality. In their eyes, either something is real or it isn’t. Why ask what is real when the answer is apparent and obvious? Although such esoteric questions may occasionally cross their minds, these deep and meaningful questions are more often merely tossed aside. Who has time to investigate the meaning of life and the nature of existence?

Matthew J Coombe, Vice president of the Institute of Biblical Defense proudly announces the beginning of his latest lecture / discussion series entitled, “The Nature of Reality”. Is this series, Matthew will start with the basics and cover, precisely and succinctly, the philosophical foundations of reality: What is truth? What is real? Can we trust what we see, hear, taste and touch?

If you’re in the Seattle area, we invite you to attend the series each Sunday evening at the Grange Hall on Clear Creek road in Silverdale. The first lecture begins at 6pm on February 28th, 2010. If you’re not in the area, the audio version will be available shortly thereafter.

We look forward