Philosophy - November 2006

do you know who you are in the world of today, right at this moment? because i sure dont.

2006-11-03 12:33:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you feel like you're the only one that is looking sometimes, and that many of the people around you are satisfied with their lot? (I guess this is a loaded question). Thanks for you input.

2006-11-03 12:24:03 · 6 answers · asked by Edward 3

2006-11-03 12:15:33 · 14 answers · asked by Rick 7

2006-11-03 12:13:18 · 2 answers · asked by pseudoname 3

What is your personal definition of enlightened, and what do you consider to be valid and invalid examples of enlightenment?

2006-11-03 11:42:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a one billion dollar question asked by experts. I have few knowledge about them but I am very curious if we are really all alone in this world. Some might said that we are not alone, cause of "aliens". Where is the proof? Are we really alone? or not?

2006-11-03 11:27:34 · 13 answers · asked by vincent d 2

2006-11-03 11:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by aurelio_alberca 1

2006-11-03 11:04:58 · 14 answers · asked by LIZ 3

Is metaphysics boring? Based on how I've heard and read it defined, it sure looks that way to me. I suppose there may be interesting metaphysical questions and statements, but the idea of pondering what reality is, and such, holds very little interest with.

What do you think?

2006-11-03 11:00:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

who can't wait for the world to end as we know it?.... I am truly ready to stop living... how long do you think it will be?

2006-11-03 10:56:30 · 11 answers · asked by Alisha S 3

2006-11-03 10:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by puzzled 1

2006-11-03 09:45:29 · 8 answers · asked by Afrodisiac Taboo 1

What are at least 3 questions and 3 statements for each of the major branches of philosophy which epitomize them?

2006-11-03 09:43:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is the relevance of hypocrisy exaggerated? While it is important in some cases, notably when propriety is an unavoidable issue, I do believe that people often exaggerate the relevance of hypocrisy, as a way of distracting from an issue. If the so called hypocrite has a sound premise and factual information, what does it matter if his character is suspect? Would you turn down assistance from anyone that didn't live a non contradictory life? I think it's self defeating stubbornity to ignore a hypocrite because you assume his faulty character makes what he says probable lies.

What are your thoughts on hypocrisy?

2006-11-03 09:39:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

than just the usual ineffective intellectual understanding.
all jokes are a sort of mini realisation/enlightenment, and i just thought that couching a philoshic idea as a joke [ that is joyfully unravelled] would be more likely to induce instantaneous realization in a reader.
i know the east have their zen koans which may lead to joyful laughing realisations but i am thinking of western/modern examples of this.

2006-11-03 09:35:27 · 9 answers · asked by catweazle 5

Why do they do it?

Do they come back into this world again?

What happens after they die?

Have you ever had the urge to attempt/commit suicide?

2006-11-03 09:21:56 · 23 answers · asked by D.J 5

Explain how connotations of a word affect its literal meaning?

B. explain the difference between individual connotations and cultural connotations


C. explain how the connaotationd of a word determine its effectiveness in speech and writing

2006-11-03 09:11:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-03 09:02:31 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-03 08:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by finander 1

2006-11-03 08:57:34 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-03 08:56:33 · 25 answers · asked by heinrichs3 3

why if your a human can you not do somthing without it being judged as good or evil?

2006-11-03 08:53:28 · 33 answers · asked by clearair1234 2

Besides, "never say never"?

2006-11-03 08:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-03 08:43:50 · 14 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5

2006-11-03 08:43:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How would you think? For instance, I think in English and in pictures. How would someone who has no language or the ability to see images think?

Also, is it possible for a person who can both see and hear to sit quietly without thinking at all?

2006-11-03 08:25:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-03 08:21:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can one be educated and illiterate and vice versa?

2006-11-03 08:15:42 · 28 answers · asked by moksha 2

I think the better way to live life is with a positive approach, but sometimes I think that if you are fully aware of everything that happens in this world you have no choice but to be a pessimist.

2006-11-03 07:42:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight

2006-11-03 07:27:12 · 17 answers · asked by Joe Cooker 3