Arts & Humanities - 16 September 2007

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By answering this question you are proclaiming you are God but I know the truth :)

2007-09-16 06:10:33 · 2 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6 in Philosophy

I think Plutarch originally mentioned this paradox:

A ship said to have been Theseus' was preserved in the harbor of Athens for centuries as a memorial. Periodically parts of the ship would need to be replaced, and ultimately over time every single piece of the original ship had been replaced. The question then arose, is it still Theseus' ship?

The issue can be highlighted by imagining that when they were replacing the parts, the pieces of the original ship were collected and saved, and then put together to form another ship of identical design. Which one now is Theseus' ship?

Buddhist philosophy has a similar story about a chariot (King Milinda's). For the Buddhists the conclusion is that there is really "no such thing" as a chariot. It's all just parts arranged in a certain pattern -- in effect it's more of an event than a substance -- it's only as a matter of convenience that we designate such a pattern/ event as a "chariot." There's really "no chariot."

Your perspective?

2007-09-16 06:04:47 · 7 answers · asked by bodhidave 5 in Philosophy

2007-09-16 06:00:51 · 3 answers · asked by sup 4 in Philosophy

or Xenu's Army? The Wall of Fire? The Enturbulators? L Ron & the Thetans? stop moi'.......

2007-09-16 06:00:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

That we humans used to be monkeys or that the world is only 6000yrs old? btw i believe the world is only 6000 years old and dont believe we used to be monkeys. and it is hard to believe the mainstream way of thinking is we used to be monkeys.

2007-09-16 05:59:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-09-16 05:47:43 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 in Philosophy

Just to establish who I am, I would like to let you all know that I am an atheist. However, I am very pro-faith. So here is my question:

Why is it that the people on this site (whether you believe in god or not) feel the need to poke at other people's beliefs? Could you not just accept that the person has different beliefs than you and move on?

If faith in god helps somebody get through their day, why do you feel the need to try and take that away from someone?

And the same for the people that believe in god who feel the need to try and convert every atheist into a christian!

Can we not just all get along?

2007-09-16 05:47:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

or..A frozen calibre?

whats a calibre? not the gun...is there any other meaning?

2007-09-16 05:43:35 · 1 answers · asked by Ash 1 in Philosophy

and he also works for you, to whom does the masterpiece he has created belong ?

2007-09-16 05:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by the ferrari man 6 in Philosophy

2007-09-16 05:41:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

i would't because television and the internet didn't exist

2007-09-16 05:40:37 · 12 answers · asked by jennifer 3 in History

2007-09-16 05:38:42 · 15 answers · asked by Moonbeam 2 in History

Why did the North still end up going to War against the South then?

2007-09-16 05:22:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

are there any examples on the internet

2007-09-16 05:10:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

What experience or evidence do you base your answer on?

2007-09-16 05:06:08 · 11 answers · asked by Zag 4 in Philosophy

I have just discovered the well of reality that I have been trapped in . I see the stars in the black void surrounding me but they disappear as I get nearer. Safe journey my sisters and brothers. I am leaving a blazened trail so that you may follow or not. I have enjoyed getting to know you. I fly free.

2007-09-16 05:02:33 · 13 answers · asked by midnite rainbow 5 in Philosophy

2007-09-16 04:46:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-09-16 04:45:03 · 3 answers · asked by The One And Only © 1 in History

What have you done in your lifetime that's not been worth the time and effort?

2007-09-16 04:36:21 · 9 answers · asked by alser 2 in Philosophy

What makes you agree with his theory or vice versa? Also keep in mind that he is an extreme utilitarianism.

2007-09-16 04:34:46 · 4 answers · asked by mj58 2 in Philosophy

Hi, my name is Darleen, I am from Harahan,Louisiana. (thats 20 mins away from new orleans) I am 5'7 and I weigh 115 pounds. I am looking for a personal trainer. I want to get fit and toned. I also want to take up a sport tennis or dance. But its hard to find anyone who can teach me or be my trainer. With dance I want to learn ballroom or salsa.

Can anyone help me?


I want to learn how to ballroom dance or salsa.

2007-09-16 04:30:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

Have you made the switch to digital? I have a 4 x 5" field camera, and am finding that getting film is getting tough, and that (unless you have a darkroom) developing film using the Zone System is near impossible. Plus, with the quality of digital cameras and since most EVERYTHING is digital these days, is it time to make a change? Would love feedback.....

2007-09-16 04:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by jakethejeep 2 in Photography

2007-09-16 04:22:41 · 5 answers · asked by xXxAMBZxXx LOVE THE LiiFE U LiiV 2 in Photography

I am 21 years old and I am recently starting to think about a career in acting. I have no acting experience but I think if I start now I can get into it. Now most people I know start theater very young and I regret not doing it then, but I really want to do this. How can one go about doing it at such a late age?

2007-09-16 04:19:39 · 7 answers · asked by Diouji 2 in Theater & Acting

2007-09-16 04:18:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

more afraid that you are inadequate or that you are more powerful than you imagine?

2007-09-16 04:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by mommymanic 4 in Philosophy

someone asked me this question in the Beauty and Style category, I am curious even more now.
I do not want religious answers, I am wondering if you religious people have any other idea of life besides worshipping whoever you worship.
I am meant to help people. I don't know if Buddha, Allah, or whoever made it that way I just know that is right for me to do so I do it.

2007-09-16 04:10:41 · 7 answers · asked by Yuri ^_^ 5 in Philosophy

Well, i am 23 years old & when i was like 16 i use to love to dance but now in dayz things changed a lot! i kinda lost rhythm!!! please help, i wanna be able to watch a video and start learning again!

--->I love R&B & HIP HOP & RAP!!!!

thats what i would prefer to dance to!!!!

o and a little salsa here & there!!! lol...

2007-09-16 04:03:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

Im just wondering :P

2007-09-16 04:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Cassie 1 in History

tell me about them

2007-09-16 03:57:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History