Philosophy - August 2006

2006-08-09 13:04:16 · 14 answers · asked by hjpollock 2

2006-08-09 13:02:05 · 25 answers · asked by Linguaphile 2

I've just watched a BBC documentary, "Walking with Cavemen". One of its conclusions for how & why humans differ from their ancestors and other animals is "Imagination". So What is it?

2006-08-09 12:49:31 · 50 answers · asked by exsolister 2

2006-08-09 12:41:21 · 9 answers · asked by Surfer J 1

That is, DO NO HARM?

Does all ethics come down to this one rule, regardless of its myriad implications?
Could our present or any possible society be maintained just by everyone's adherence to this rule?
Also, shouldn't Y! Answers have an ethics subcategory within the society and culture category, since it obviously has its own ethical system?

2006-08-09 11:48:58 · 11 answers · asked by STILL standing 5

Like dont walk under a ladder etc and explain why??

2006-08-09 11:48:53 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe that it is your duty to ensure your actions dont harm others? Do you believe it is your duty to help those in need? Do you believe it is your duty to act so as to make the lives of others better? What is moral consince to you?

2006-08-09 11:36:55 · 11 answers · asked by kioruke 2

http://www.sacred-texts.com/eso/to/index.htm
Its here on the web for everyone to read.
You will never think the same way again.
Its really amazing.

2006-08-09 11:32:46 · 6 answers · asked by Shannon W 2

2006-08-09 11:25:39 · 7 answers · asked by kioruke 2

2006-08-09 11:09:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

the answer will be easy for anthropologist to view the basic instinct to answer,pl note this is a very serious question restapart from negitive side,a very positive answer will satisfy my instinct.

2006-08-09 11:03:33 · 12 answers · asked by faisal s 1

And then awaken from sleep because you felt a big jolt as if you plunged to the ground? All sweaty?

Why do I have this feeling?
What causes this?

2006-08-09 11:00:01 · 21 answers · asked by Red Hair Sweetie 2

2006-08-09 10:50:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you ever had the feeling that the place you're visiting looks stunningly familiar even though you know for sure that you have never been there before?

2006-08-09 10:47:10 · 15 answers · asked by Red Hair Sweetie 2

Is it right for people to go overseas and kill? Even if they do it to help?

2006-08-09 10:42:59 · 17 answers · asked by Justin 1

Is it .............
Money?
Love?
Spirituality?
Life fulfillment?
Others?

2006-08-09 10:30:25 · 32 answers · asked by Red Hair Sweetie 2

i dream to live in a democratic world where muslims , christians & jews can live peacly inspite of difference in their cultures
what do you think ?
& what do you suggest to achieve that?

2006-08-09 10:23:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read The Prince once years back and had trouble finding the clear amorality that has been spoken of. But I should read it again, to be fair and current in my knowledge. Some might say it was immoral. But I more read it as thesis for what Niccolo believed to be practical behavior based on his understanding of history, albeit with some distortions, as I understand it. Still, I believe he did also advice Princes against being unfair to his subjects, and unduly cruel. Granted, that might not have been said out of genuine concern, but if it was there, it could somewhat, at least, contradict the notion that Machiavelli was unconcerned with harm and consequences so long as an end is met.

What do you think?

2006-08-09 09:52:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 09:48:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 09:45:35 · 25 answers · asked by Sally Pepsi 4

2006-08-09 09:43:20 · 8 answers · asked by Sally Pepsi 4

"Addicted to no addiction" is it nonsense or not?

2006-08-09 09:13:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 09:11:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

How far is it acceptable for Animal Rights Campaigners go in protesting against testing?

Is it right for them to endanger human life?

2006-08-09 09:08:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 09:05:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-09 09:04:42 · 12 answers · asked by Chrystal ♥ 2

2006-08-09 09:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by Chrystal ♥ 2

2006-08-09 09:02:47 · 17 answers · asked by lizzie 1

Personally, I believe than man is innately a moral creature... that these morals derive from higher cognition and that religion is an early attempt to rationalize it. Unfortunately, over the ages, that has been forgotten. How else could you explain why the tenants of every major world religion throughout time has been so similar? They all attempt to explain why things are right and why they are wrong, even though they may not agree on all issues, the intent to rationalize actions are there.

So did religion invent morality, or did morality invent religion?

2006-08-09 08:55:03 · 25 answers · asked by hyperhealer3 4

2006-08-09 08:49:36 · 11 answers · asked by nour m 1