It is Logically Inconsistent to Follow Ockham’s Razor

and be a Atheist Materialist

By

Anthony J. Fejfar, B.A., J.D., Esq., Coif

©Copyright 2010 by Anthony J. Fejfar

Ockham’s Razor provides that Ockham’s Razor excludes from any

academic or scientific discussion any unnecessary metaphysical or

theological assumptions. Atheist Materialism provides that a person who

believes in Atheist Materialism must deny the Existence of God, and must

believe that the essential nature of the universe or reality is materialism, that

is, that reality is ultimately material. Of course, the problem with Atheist

Materialism is that the “material” or “material” is a metaphysical concept

used by Aristotle and Thomas Aquainas. Of course, other metaphysical

concepts which play a similar role are Substance and Matter. In any event,

since Ockham’s Razor excludes discussions of metaphysical concepts, an

Atheist Materialist is being irrational to believe that “material” or the

“material” is the basis for reality or the universe. And, if one were to

include “material” or the “material” in beliefs or discussions, Matter and

Substance would do equally well or better.