Arts & Humanities - 28 December 2006

and I've lost faith in humanity to be smart. not saying that I'm smart or any better than anyone else, but I feel like I've heard everyone's crap a thousand times before and it's very unimpressive.
if someone can offer me something new and insightful to think about, that'd be great.
feel free to IM me with it, if you'd like to hold a convo.

2006-12-28 16:52:20 · 15 answers · asked by hobo 6 in Philosophy

T.V.'s, computers, phones, cassette tapes, video tapes etc. keep evolving and some being omitted. Do you feel that (paper) books will ever be commonly obsolute?

I hope not. The feel of a book in my hands, reading pages as opposed to internet reading etc....enjoy books very much.

With technology the way it moves forward and the issue of trees . . . what is your thought of the future of books ?

2006-12-28 16:49:31 · 14 answers · asked by onelight 5 in Books & Authors

Students of philosophy - with some rare exceptions - typically leave the university with a suspiciously uniformed set of beliefs:

-That questions of metaphysics are to be solved on a practical moral basis at best.
-That pre-socratic philosophers, and sophists in particular, should be discredited and that no effort needs to be made in understanding their thoughts.
-That philosophy's ultimate role is to organize the natural sciences.
-That rationality and empiricism are the only acceptable modes of philosophical enquiries.
-That there is an obvious difference between objective experiences and subjective ones.
-That every valuable thought is communicable.
-That all texts can be read in abstracto of experience.
-That progress exists, and that philosophy can be shown to follow its path.
-etc..., etc..., etc...

Could university philosophy be an endoctrination?
Has something gone wrong in the way philosophy defines itself within academic institutions?

2006-12-28 16:44:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-12-28 16:40:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I'm prepareing to publish my first book and I wanted to go through Author House but as I do more research I fail to see many other authors using them. Any suggestions on better routes to take? Author House is a self publishing company. Do you think that submitting my manuscript would be more lucrative? Any suggestions would be helpful.. thanks

2006-12-28 16:36:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-12-28 16:36:08 · 14 answers · asked by Elle 1 in Philosophy

i want to know which one people like more.

2006-12-28 16:34:54 · 6 answers · asked by megan h 3 in Drawing & Illustration

I am actually doing a brochure about it as a school project.. i want to know about them and where they came from. Its History stuff..

2006-12-28 16:33:47 · 2 answers · asked by [[Glitter-PuPPett]]* 1 in History

I do think so, as no animals are hurt in the process if the meat is cloned without being alive.

If you disagree: Why?

2006-12-28 16:32:58 · 18 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Philosophy

I'm a klutz and fall over EVERYTHING!! I fell over a chair leg, my feet, air, EVERYTHING!!! Do you think dance lessons will improve my balance?

2006-12-28 16:29:35 · 18 answers · asked by taco 2 in Dancing

I love reading and I love scary and romance and some with both in them, not a big fan in murder books. I also like Steven king books, can you give me some books that are good . Thanks.

2006-12-28 16:29:30 · 17 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Books & Authors

2006-12-28 16:29:02 · 1 answers · asked by drbow50 1 in Genealogy

2006-12-28 16:25:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

just curious

2006-12-28 16:24:48 · 31 answers · asked by Vishal H 2 in Philosophy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t65c3zU3dZM

Unique stunt which I found impressive but my sister thinks its just ok.
What do you think? Thanks for you opinion.

2006-12-28 16:23:39 · 8 answers · asked by gogogo 1 in Dancing

2006-12-28 16:20:43 · 12 answers · asked by prabhakararao_g 1 in Books & Authors

2006-12-28 16:19:46 · 5 answers · asked by will_1120 1 in Performing Arts

I currently use a 28-200mm and am looking for something inexpensive and telephoto for shooting baseball at Spring Training. Has anyone used a Phoenix or a Samyung? (they make the Phoenix)

2006-12-28 16:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by cherokeekaraoke 4 in Photography

(the above)

2006-12-28 16:18:14 · 6 answers · asked by Cesar 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-12-28 16:18:09 · 9 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6 in Philosophy

2006-12-28 16:17:07 · 22 answers · asked by artful dodger 3 in Philosophy

from harry potter

2006-12-28 16:16:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anand I 1 in Books & Authors

Why are we put on this Earth in the first place?

2006-12-28 16:16:14 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

or just succesful, i dont understand why people know what they have to do but dont do it they put it of. Why do they use the excuse "money isnt everthing" or ther is more to life than money" yea ther is more to life than money. familly, friends, but wouldnt you like to have money along with it to enhance life? just a thought what do you think?

2006-12-28 16:12:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-12-28 16:10:12 · 7 answers · asked by ImAssyrian 5 in History

I usually have a great day but when I lay down to go to sleep, I have constant worries about death and how eventually I am going to die and that I will never be here again.I used to take axiety drugs but they never helped. I have never believed in a god or afterlife so I am feeling very scared and lonely. Please...if anyone can help or give me some encouraging words, I will definitely listen..Thanx for listening...-Grace

2006-12-28 16:02:24 · 16 answers · asked by infiniteparis 2 in Philosophy

2006-12-28 16:00:44 · 3 answers · asked by adhip9871499771 1 in Philosophy

2006-12-28 15:59:58 · 2 answers · asked by Stephen W 1 in Photography

A strong point. A counter point. A final question on how you feel?

2006-12-28 15:59:26 · 8 answers · asked by Titainsrule 4 in Philosophy

2006-12-28 15:58:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in History