Philosophy (Arts & Humanities) - June 2006

Someone asked me this question and I have not as yet figured it out.

If sound is the interpretation of vibrations travelling through air then one is tempted to say that there is no sound unless there's someone to hear it.

But then again, those vibrations are there, but can they be said to be sound/noise? Does sound depend on the interpreter's presence or not?

2006-06-29 04:25:29 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

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A Defense of Judgmentalism?

Many immoral people claim that their immoral behaviors are not to be judged. This is a ludacris cop-out. Right and wrong cannot be determined without judgement. Another function of judgmentalism - one which I, myself, detest - is the sentencing of someone to eternal damnation for particular behaviors. This is the aspect of judgementalism which should not be practiced - not determining whether a behavior is right or wrong. Does anyone agree?

2006-06-29 04:23:22 · 9 answers · asked by rlw 3

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Could God microwave a burrito so hot even he could not eat it?

I know this is a silly question, but it does make you think a little.

2006-06-29 04:17:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Whats the purpose of a question when the question is questioned & answers are challenged?

2006-06-29 03:44:18 · 24 answers · asked by marieb12976 1

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Why do the good die young?

2006-06-29 03:41:22 · 33 answers · asked by Apple Pie 2

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Why God does not punish the evil immediately?

2006-06-29 03:34:39 · 24 answers · asked by mohanfdo03 1

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Did u ever have a dream where u know that u are dreaming and u try to wake ur self up!!?

like some times some1 is chasing me in my dream.. then i tell my self "its a dream i can fly ...." or "i wont die its a dream i'll wake up now"... sometimes i have nightmares and i cant wake my self u...

2006-06-29 03:34:36 · 16 answers · asked by Hadeel 2

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In your opinion; Is Revenge Ever Justified?

Ok, I had this boss last year who was a complete power tripping c++ksucker and a compulsive liar!

His attitude towards people was so shocking most of the staff have since left, but he is still there. Working under him was a daily ordeal and I can honestly say that he is the only person I have ever really hated.

Many a day, when he was telling us to get on with our work, I thought of my revenge. In the end the only revenge I got was in leaving and seeing him demoted and still friendless and hopeless. I get some kind of pleasure out of this. What do you think?

Any similar experiences?

2006-06-29 03:30:07 · 24 answers · asked by Mr X 2

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is living together before marriage a bad idea?

if you have been together 5 years and are only 18!

2006-06-29 03:24:43 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What are you gonna do with those two coconuts you just bought?

2006-06-29 03:16:47 · 19 answers · asked by rabb_eye 2

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Respect, how relative is that??

Respect... thats one huge word we're dealing with, one with a lot of impact when first uttered... R E S P E C T, respect...

the thing is, how does everyone analyze, or comprehend this word, is there some universal "respect" rule, that everyone should abide to? or is it something that is passed on, from generation to another... how do learn to respect other people..

what made me think this way, is, as always and forever, my dearly beloved mother...
see, whenever we have an argument, she always says that i disrespect her, and that whenever she talks, i shouldnot look her in the eye, divert my fierceful gaze from hers, avoiding the sparks that result from the words she spills from her mouth when she is devlishly mad...
but the problem is, i didnot say ONE thing, i just listened, not wanting to talk back, as to not "disrespect" her, but i always fail... i always seem to disrespect her, my whole reason for my existence is to disrespect her as it seems..
when my best friend argues with her mother, she doesnot force her to go under this dictatorial routine that i go through, no, she actually speaks up her mind, and gives her, well gives her one hell of a big piece of what she is thinking... and when i ask her "how come, you disrespect you mother that way", she says, "she doesnot have the right to treat me like a kid when she always asks me to be a grownup"...

i wish i can do the same thing she does, well, no, let me rephrase this, i wish my mother is as understanding as her mother... but i guess i dont think i can do that after all those years now, can i?

i know i could, as Dr.Phil, Oprah always believe in redemption, and restarting all over again, etc etc

so, how do you interpret "respect"?? how is "respect" obeyed in your house?

ps: thanks for everyone that intends to share their thoughts...means a lot to me.. merci

2006-06-29 03:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

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