Arts & Humanities - 19 August 2006

Why?

2006-08-19 16:38:02 · 14 answers · asked by codizzle 2 in Philosophy

We are told my science that our thoughts, memories, and state of consciousness are physical entities composed of chemical and electrical reactions taking place in time and space and subject to cause and effect. If this is the case then is it possible for chemicals to make choices? If we had a super computer that could track every cause all the way back to the Big Bang would everything that has evolved since then including my thoughts be predicted by this theoretical super computer. I am bothered by this because if our science is based on cause and effect then it appears to me there is no choice and that I am just chemicals reacting to nature and nuture. I would imagine that following this line of reasoning would reek havoc on our judicial system. Religious dogma as a solution has no appeal to me. Can anyone tell me how I get out of this conundrum? I am sure I am not the only one to have this thought and would appreciate what other minds have to say on this topic.
Kind Regards,
Eric

2006-08-19 16:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by khufumen 2 in Philosophy

2006-08-19 16:35:21 · 7 answers · asked by Slick Vic 3 in Books & Authors

what is the 4 postulates of computer ethics?.. site or any information will do.. thank you..

2006-08-19 16:35:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

of the Iliad and Odyssey and its application in our daily life?

2006-08-19 16:28:35 · 4 answers · asked by auztik 2 in Philosophy

like read real books as if you pulled it off the shelf off the library

2006-08-19 16:19:41 · 5 answers · asked by cr@ZY_$3XY_c00l 2 in Books & Authors

Do you think he is the greatest most romantic figure among Shakespeare's heroes?

2006-08-19 16:17:51 · 13 answers · asked by cork1904 3 in Books & Authors

I know it is a famous picture but I can't remember the title, I believe the girl in the picture may have been sitting on a cart of some kind with flowers around, and it looked like it was probably taken in a country other than the US. It is an image that stuck in my mind when I saw it and I would love to find a print of it if possible.

2006-08-19 16:17:43 · 3 answers · asked by sojourner 1 in Photography

2006-08-19 16:17:05 · 2 answers · asked by TG 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

Does it have any significance?

2006-08-19 16:14:36 · 10 answers · asked by Torrey O 1 in History

2006-08-19 16:13:42 · 16 answers · asked by Princess 1 in Philosophy

When talking about them as "food."

2006-08-19 16:12:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

It is a Catholic Devotional book

2006-08-19 16:11:55 · 2 answers · asked by Monica W 1 in Philosophy

2006-08-19 16:09:36 · 19 answers · asked by girl in the dark 2 in Philosophy

For me, it's music, without a doubt.

2006-08-19 16:03:12 · 15 answers · asked by fresh2 4 in Philosophy

Also, can you recommend some instructional dvd's with well-known tango & west coast swing dance instructors/dancers in them. Thank you for the help.

2006-08-19 16:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by c2t 2 in Dancing

in my basement 2 yrs ago..these papers appear stuck together and have a moldy appearance, they cost a lot of money and were leather bound on that acid proof paper...my set is over 15 yrs- the warranty to replace britannica has expired...any suggestions? or shall i try to sell it to some big book collector? if so...where? please not ebay, had a bad experience with them! only serious answers please!

2006-08-19 15:53:23 · 5 answers · asked by ria k 2 in Books & Authors

2006-08-19 15:46:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

or can we choose who we are

2006-08-19 15:40:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-08-19 15:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

have u ever felt like that

2006-08-19 15:38:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-08-19 15:34:04 · 12 answers · asked by outremer7 1 in History

2006-08-19 15:26:17 · 6 answers · asked by Salem O 1 in History

2006-08-19 15:18:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

it seems like an etching, or wood cut, in the style of dore (whom it may be), depicting a man with one and a half arms; one arm severed, but smooth/healed, seeming, about the elbow, the other holding a torch at, roughly, 45 degree tilt (so that the fuel of the torch's fire would spill from it, though i saw none spilled). to his left (or so it seemed in the program i was watching, that featured it - "history's mysteries: cults" - they may have flipped the picture) appears to be a man, kneeling, looking not unlike a durer christ. it may be meant to convey sparks falling from the torch entering the man (it was used in a segment on gnosticism). it may be merely a small part of a larger picture. any clues? a link, to verify it's the same work, would be useful. further: why is the standing man (perhaps crowned with leaves?) maimed? i've studied something of gnosticism, but don't recognise this symbol. it has a blakean feel, about it, but the art is not as "simple". who are these figures?

2006-08-19 15:17:07 · 2 answers · asked by altgrave 4 in Other - Visual Arts

it seems like an etching, or wood cut, in the style of dore (whom it may be), depicting a man with one and a half arms; one arm severed, but smooth/healed, seeming, about the elbow, the other holding a torch at, roughly, 45 degree tilt (so that the fuel of the torch's fire would spill from it, though i saw none spilled). to his left (or so it seemed in the program i was watching, that featured it - "history's mysteries: cults" - they may have flipped the picture) appears to be a man, kneeling, looking not unlike a durer christ. it may be meant to convey sparks falling from the torch entering the man (it was used in a segment on gnosticism). it may be merely a small part of a larger picture. any clues? a link, to verify it's the same work, would be useful. further: why is the standing man (perhaps crowned with leaves?) maimed? i've studied something of gnosticism, but don't recognise this symbol. it has a blakean feel, about it, but the art is not as "simple". who are these figures?

2006-08-19 15:16:14 · 1 answers · asked by altgrave 4 in Drawing & Illustration

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2781/2365/1600/kiera%20knightley%20III%20sketch.2.jpg

I just want to know if I drew well enough for you to recognize this person.

2006-08-19 15:15:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

2006-08-19 15:09:11 · 13 answers · asked by Sandra R 1 in Philosophy

Please try to answer scientifically. thanks

2006-08-19 15:08:19 · 9 answers · asked by heaven137000 1 in Philosophy

2006-08-19 15:04:40 · 7 answers · asked by heaven137000 1 in Philosophy