Philosophy - March 2007

This is in line with my other questions. A Stoic would say that "pain and pleasure befall the good and the bad a like, without making the person better or worse. So those things cannot be in and of themselves good or bad," and that we should therefore, not pursue happiness, but only truth. Also, the truth sometimes leads to pain, but is still worth pursing not matter how much pain can be avoided, by ignoring it. What do you think is the truth all there is, does everything else come in a distant second? Is happiness as important?

2007-03-11 15:37:53 · 24 answers · asked by michael H 4

upon what do you base your views of morality?
how do you define right and wrong?

e.g. not too long ago, homosexuality was thought to be wrong/deviant. now there is a growing trend toward accepting it as a valid alternate lifestyle.

what about who could view pornography? genetic research? a whole host of other things ...

2007-03-11 15:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by thundercatt9 7

2007-03-11 15:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by mrsb 1

Many people believe that animals can Think, but... well what would you say? they do or they dont?

2007-03-11 15:16:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 15:07:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 15:06:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they slow to talk,..do something that they must..or what?

2007-03-11 15:05:58 · 18 answers · asked by ocean09 1

2007-03-11 14:57:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also state what country you are from.

a) The citizen of the random country is worth more
b) Both lives are equal
c) The citizen of my country is 1.1-10.0 times more important
d) More then 10 times as important

Doesn't this question sound silly?

2007-03-11 14:47:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

it feels like the steering of one's life is in the hands of some others surrounding that person or having influence in the life of that person !! ... don't u think so ?

2007-03-11 14:35:59 · 9 answers · asked by Shashiz 2

2007-03-11 14:34:38 · 11 answers · asked by helix 3

For good or bad they distort the truth. I think we can all agree with that. So, really the question I'm asking is whether the pursuit of truth should be our ultimate goal, or are appearances and happiness of equal concern?

Note: I am note a philosopher or arguing a point, but instead asking a legitimate question.

2007-03-11 14:28:24 · 29 answers · asked by michael H 4

It is a question that has boggled my mind for quite some time. I have read many documents on the benefits of practices such as visualization, affirmations and the like, explaining the importance and power of thoughts. Now on the flip side, and literally on the "flipside" of the world, we encounter ancient vedic practices such as meditation and stilling the mind that "put" you on the path to enlightement. Now my question is, should we as human beings go through life using our minds "actively" and consciously to get where we want to be? or should we try not to think that much at all and let life take us where it will? Hence, to think or not to think? I know it's a deep question, but im sure many of us share the quest. thanks for your input!

2007-03-11 14:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by just_ice_judge 1

2007-03-11 14:05:25 · 16 answers · asked by Rocky R 2

2007-03-11 14:03:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

By the way astrology is a psudo-science that gives false hope and vague advice that could apply to anyone under any sign.

2007-03-11 13:53:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

with an wide ranged concept like war, or God, or love for instance?

2007-03-11 13:40:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

-First cience steps were done by amazing philosophers.
-Philosophers are VERY intelligent.

So.. What do you think?

2007-03-11 13:35:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

In your personal opinion. What do you believe the most important thing in life or your life is? Love, money, family, friends, a job, anything. Why?

2007-03-11 13:31:16 · 18 answers · asked by leogirly4life 2

Even when the sun is shining I can't avoid the lightning.

2007-03-11 13:27:43 · 18 answers · asked by Nick G 1

If someone does propose something that is other than rational, are they automatically in error? If, there are legitimate circumstances when it is best to behave in an irrational mannner; how do you pursue those actions without falling into the trap of behaving whimsical?

2007-03-11 13:10:59 · 11 answers · asked by michael H 4

What is man's role in nature and what is his responsibilities to it?

Kindly provide source(s) and link(s) for the response.

Thank you

2007-03-11 12:50:16 · 1 answers · asked by jumba 1

In 1999 we had a solar eclipse, I was working in Manchester City Centre and watched it outside my block. Then, driving home on the motorway, I burst into tears for no apparent reason and sobbed my heart out for the 30 min drive.

Last Saturday, it was a lunar eclipse, me and my friend littereally fell out of the front door to watch it (we were drunk!)... but moments later I had a right barny with my boyfriend and ended up in tears.

So, like we can have sad syndrome and all that, can these eclipses send you a bit strange?

Beware the moon!

2007-03-11 12:44:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

should we assume that the absence of time, space and the universe there would be nothing

2007-03-11 12:42:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think about this a lot. Sure it is if we behave good and help them. But what is true help? It does not help a person if we take away all hardship from them, as is not sometimes just the hardship the greatest teacher?
What deed, attitude, gift etc. would make you really happy from another person?

2007-03-11 12:34:08 · 11 answers · asked by I love you too! 6

my pov..i think our 'thoughts" travel faster than the speed of light..if ill say i wanna be in the Amazon right now my thoughts can get there instantaneously but light cant..though im not sure if we can measure the speed of our thoughts..just my views..what do you all think..

2007-03-11 12:31:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am writing an essay for arguments AGAINST dualistic interactionism.

One of my points are regarding Brain Damage.
If mind is indeed a separate entity from the brain, why is it that whenever we receive brain damage, we see significant impacts upon our minds?

However, I do realize that this argument is not complete. I need to know how might a interactionist respond to this claim.

How might a dualistic interactionist defend their argument against brain damages?

2007-03-11 12:12:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 12:11:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-11 12:00:18 · 8 answers · asked by snapdragon747 5

Do we know when we are dead?

2007-03-11 11:55:47 · 39 answers · asked by Matthew M 1