Philosophy - November 2006

If suppose each living thing on this planet is a recieving 'device', meaning all that we see around us are nothing but signals transmitted to the 'brain' by all our senses-eyes,ear,mouth,skin,nos... So the whole world is just an image formed in our brain made by these signals. So even our brain, body everything is just an image formed in that recieving 'point'. We cannot even be sure if all of our 'past' was just fed into us at one single moment, or if it really did exist.How can we know for sure that the world really exist or if we are 'something' stationary and just that the signals are continuosly being fed into us?The dream state gives more proof for this, coz even in a dream we can feel, touch, hear, smell and see our body someplace else(a different world),which actually doesn't exist in reality!And what happens when we r in deep sleep- no senses,no world, no people-nothing!

I found this to be a bizarre concept, but couldn't find anything to prove it wrong either. What do u think

2006-11-10 06:32:25 · 8 answers · asked by ssss 3

2006-11-10 06:26:06 · 24 answers · asked by cody m 2

2006-11-10 05:53:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for a class project and your response is needed quickly, please.

2006-11-10 05:53:31 · 10 answers · asked by Phyllis G 1

Something I can talk about for 8-10 mins

2006-11-10 05:48:23 · 6 answers · asked by Sally Pepsi 4

Does anybody really care?
Any other good philosophical songs?

2006-11-10 05:23:04 · 12 answers · asked by Gwydyon 4

2006-11-10 05:10:17 · 20 answers · asked by radubranici 1

Power cut is a very bad thing.If there is no current we will get mad.So current is a very important thing.But why is there power cut ?

2006-11-10 05:02:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what makes you feel happiest when you think about it?
mine would be sitting on a bench in the sunshine next to my closest friend just watching the busy people go by, knowing that i have all the time in the world.

2006-11-10 04:42:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even people who are indifferent to death when young get fearful when thinking of death at an old age? Why is that and should we really fear it as a terrible event? Haven't we just be taught wrongly to fear this inescapable ending?

2006-11-10 04:39:05 · 28 answers · asked by apicole 4

Required, somewhat advanced skills in astral projection, various areas of metaphysics, and or witchcraft/sorcery. Your will-power to do this must be strong, also, the process involves switching-lifelines. I've been praying to cross paths with someone who's not all talk, or merely has a hollow curiousity. I've had dreams that I met my "twin-flame" by posting this. Although, I could care less about meeting my twin-flame, as long as I meet someone who's worth their salt. About me? My vehicle is age 26, very healthy, and handsome too. I'm looking for the experience, and thrill, so I don't care who I switch with, as long as the person isn't all talk. No one under 21, or over 47. I'm willing to make the exchange more fair for the other person, rather than myself, simply to increase the chances for success. If you're interested, feel free to SAY something in response. Try me.

2006-11-10 04:30:56 · 3 answers · asked by trade_lives_with_me 1

what is your opinion of the claim that there is no such thing as free choice,that to some degree, we are always bound by the rules of society?

2006-11-10 04:08:33 · 11 answers · asked by ~Shexy~ 1

There’s a very wealthy man with two sons. The man is wise and just. He also has a lot of ideals and expectations for the boys. If the boys live up to they’re dads hopes they will inherit a large fortune.
One son does not truly understand these ideals nor does he really want to live his life that way. But because he desires the inheritance, he lives his life exactly how his dad wants.
The second son understands the reasons why his dad expects such things. And he lives his life pretty close to those ideals. He lives this way because he believes it to be right, with complete disregard for the inheritance.
If you have to pick one, which ones the better son?

2006-11-10 04:04:36 · 25 answers · asked by swollen 2

2006-11-10 04:03:50 · 14 answers · asked by jimbobishnuma 1

What if my red was your blue? Whenever you saw blue you saw my red but we both called it blue. We would never his because we can't see through eachothers eyes. So if we saw through eachothers eyes, would it be the same?

2006-11-10 03:48:56 · 14 answers · asked by Tell You How It Really Is 2

Consider this... probabilistically there are millions of life containing planets out there all at various stages of development - from civilizations that are just beginning to civilizations probably millions of years more advanced than us. Or there could just be beings somewhere that do have technology so much more advanced than us. I'm not postulating "God" but am postulating advanced beings - probably a lot like us.

If our civilization which has only had technology for about 30 to 40 years can create life simulating games such as the sims or 3d animation characters that we see in the movies or can clone.... could a civilization or being have actually created and be overlooking "our world" as matter of factly as a computer game or science experiement where we are the puppets?

2006-11-10 03:17:28 · 9 answers · asked by robertf_9999 1

2006-11-10 03:15:19 · 14 answers · asked by Balma 2

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

•When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
•Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
•Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
•When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
•Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
•Take naps.
•Stretch before rising.
•Run, romp and play daily.
•Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
•Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
•On warm days, stop to lie on your back in the grass.
•On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
•When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
•No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout…! Run right back and make friends.
•Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
•Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
•Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
•If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
•When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

2006-11-10 03:01:43 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

Details please

2006-11-10 03:00:31 · 10 answers · asked by soccerchick7 3

2006-11-10 01:57:48 · 38 answers · asked by jonas_tripps_79 2

2006-11-10 01:47:32 · 3 answers · asked by munkyluver646 2

2006-11-10 01:47:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

and if he gave them another name would they smell as sweet?

2006-11-10 01:47:22 · 2 answers · asked by Puzzled 1

As a humanish figure (like the pictures of the white guy with the beard we see)?

As an immaterial "spirit" or "force" in and around everything?

As nothing at all, because this "God" doesn't exist?

Just curious, because everyone talks of "wanting to ask God things when they die". Is this really going to be possible? Say perhaps God DOES exist...would he "talk" to us like how humans talk to each other on earth?

2006-11-10 01:23:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 00:49:17 · 11 answers · asked by James 5

O COMPANION OF MY THRONE!
Hear no evil, and see no evil, abase not thyself, neither sigh nor weep. Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great; and wish not the abasement of anyone, that thine own abasement be not exposed. Live then the days of thy life, that are less than a fleeting moment, with thy mind stainless, thy heart unsullied, thy thoughts pure, and thy nature sanctified, so that, free and content, thou mayest put away this mortal frame, and repair unto the mystic paradise and abide in the eternal kingdom for evermore

2006-11-10 00:37:04 · 12 answers · asked by apicole 4

2006-11-10 00:07:22 · 20 answers · asked by l♠dy de♠th 6

And write an example please.

2006-11-10 00:04:35 · 17 answers · asked by - 3

2006-11-09 23:40:17 · 14 answers · asked by bluenose 4

for me is nowing your inner self when you now you wirch is spirit that lives your body then happines begen love,and health and you walk your parth on earth

2006-11-09 23:32:01 · 8 answers · asked by carol r 1