Philosophy - February 2007

In what specific work does michelangelo and bottecelli make use of plotinus philosophy?

sorry bout the spelling

2007-02-21 06:53:43 · 1 answers · asked by Kimmie 1

What does it feel like? Does it actually feel like you are walking and stuff like in real life... or are you just looking at it in your dream? Like if I want to fly, can i truly experience Flying? Please answer

2007-02-21 06:35:25 · 5 answers · asked by Schkitzboy 2

2007-02-21 06:23:16 · 20 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3

Describe what you feel consitutes independent thinking and then rate yourself on a scale of 1-5. If you give the question some thought you may come to recognize that several of the beliefs, values, ideas etc.. that you currently hold are merely adopted from other people. And if so, in what way has this held you back or caused you anxiety...and, what prevents you from untying yourself? t

2007-02-21 06:15:00 · 18 answers · asked by Rain 3

I know metal filings and magnets attract one another, but what about deconstructing these cliches in a metaphysical manner?
They can't both be true in the same instance, can they?

2007-02-21 06:13:48 · 3 answers · asked by Croa 6

I mean do u wonder why do we worry about such everyday boring things and why are we all here and what is the meaning of it all ??Xxdoes anyone know de anwer ??

2007-02-21 05:48:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 05:15:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing a paper on Artificial Intelligence. Basically my premise is this:

Computers are never random (at least as they exist now) - random number generators work off of random seeds, so if you know the seed that was put in then you can predict perfectly what the computer will do; also, with that seed, it will do the same thing every time.

My question is this: do humans work the same way? Does Human Randomness exist, or is our reaction to any stimulus predetermined? Basically, if you were carbon-copied into an identical situation with your identical life story in a different universe, would you behave identically the same? From your opinions on the world and reaction to world events all the way down to what typos you make and when you yawn?

Obviously this cannot be tested since it's impossible to recreate the same circumstances you've been in before since you learned from the first one. But I'm talking in theory.

I think human randomness exists; but I'm open to opinions.

2007-02-21 05:11:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous 3

What is your Perception of beauty?

2007-02-21 05:04:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone posed this question to me, and I thought it was interesting. My position is that the engine and transmission are vital parts that make a car functional, and therefore it can't be considered an automobile if it can't move on its own. My opponents position is that it can still be considered an automobile if it has the potential to function on its own, once all the parts are included. What do you think?

2007-02-21 04:58:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 04:56:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Explain the connection between Epictetus' view of providence and the stoic ideal of complete acceptance and emotional detachment. If Epictetus is correct about nature and providence, is his ethical ideal the only logical/rational approach to life? Explain why or why not

2007-02-21 04:56:06 · 1 answers · asked by Student12345 2

Are people who say they know it is nothing, just guessing as much as the people who believe in reincarnation or god?

2007-02-21 04:50:20 · 17 answers · asked by Sara 5

CHICKEN

2007-02-21 04:50:02 · 4 answers · asked by B Roxx the Bop 1

2007-02-21 04:47:34 · 34 answers · asked by rich81 2

ok so in my philosphy class we are studying epistimology (who do you know that whas you think is real actually is.. etc) but we have tihis assignment and we ahve to bring in an object that has to do with it and wright a 250 word page about it and why we chose it, does anyone have any ideas for what object or thing i should choose??

2007-02-21 04:47:27 · 4 answers · asked by Samski 1

People seem to be obsessed with giving and finding easy answers to questions about Life, The universe and everything, but do these answers actually provide anything of value? Isn't it more useful to look at the challenging answers and see what they can add to (or take away from) your world-view?

2007-02-21 04:31:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

or even been better than you would have thought?
i feel you can plan things,think they will go well and then reality comes in .

2007-02-21 04:25:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 04:19:24 · 13 answers · asked by ***Lily*** 1

im doing a drama play and need facts on secrets
any facts would be helpful
thank you xx

2007-02-21 04:15:18 · 11 answers · asked by shopperholicrachel 3

2007-02-21 04:07:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Answer this: Why?

2007-02-21 03:50:24 · 8 answers · asked by symbo61 2

What are the chief characteristics of
continental philosophy? Where does continental
philosophy fit into your understanding of philosophy?
When considering the nature of continental philosophy,
is it necessary to draw a distinction between science
and philosophy, between the activity of theorizing and
the activity of philosophical analysis? Is continental
philosophy really *philosophy* as you understand it? Do
the continental philosophers most resemble Socrates? The
pre-Socratic philosophers? The Sophists?

2007-02-21 03:42:02 · 5 answers · asked by MA 1

Animal testing.
Environmental chemical poisoning.
Warfare.

2007-02-21 03:36:38 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 5

prophet: nation :: philosopher: city

outsider: creator :: participant: arbiter

obedient love: social order :: radical doubt : self sufficiency

Is this symmetry redoubtable?

2007-02-21 03:29:19 · 3 answers · asked by Baron VonHiggins 7

2007-02-21 03:18:45 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie D 2

2007-02-21 03:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by dizzyfish118 2

I need a little help on this for an upcomming exam....thank you

2007-02-21 03:16:33 · 2 answers · asked by Yep 2

2007-02-21 02:42:23 · 12 answers · asked by ALEXANDRA 1

If yes, when, and why?

2007-02-21 02:34:05 · 24 answers · asked by Lucy M 1