Alvin Plantinga
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Alvin Plantinga is a renowned contemporary philosopher known for his work in metaphysics and the philosophy of religion.
His best known accomplishments include:
- His work on the modal ontological argument which, thanks also to Norman Malcolm and Charles Hartshorne, enjoyed a rebirth of interest in the 20th century.
- His "free will defense" response to J.L. Mackie's logical argument from evil.
- His "reformed epistemology" attacks on foundationalism.
He teaches at the University of Notre Dame, despite being non-Catholic.
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