Philosophy - March 2007

What is it to you? pellucid rain? young martyrs? solitude?

2007-03-10 16:46:40 · 5 answers · asked by je suis tres desole 2

pls help me

2007-03-10 16:29:15 · 1 answers · asked by waaaa w 1

Last semester I took my first Philosophy class. We studied Plato's dialogues on Socrates for a big portion of the class. I plan on taking some more philosophy classes next semester so I am reviewing what I studied last semester to prepair. I'm new to philosophy and am still trying to figure things out.

In the Euthyphro i'm trying to figure out the elenctic method. Do you think it is a useful method or problematic?
Personally I think it's a good tool to use, but I can't figure out WHY I think this. It can cause some problems. How does socrates use the 'elenchus' to refute the definitions of piety that Euthyphro gives?

Do you have any other good points about the Euthyphro? Any other discussions?

2007-03-10 16:09:53 · 3 answers · asked by Alexa K 5

2007-03-10 16:03:21 · 8 answers · asked by Chris O 1

prepare topic sentence with given tag and write your views

2007-03-10 15:59:07 · 13 answers · asked by kollipara a 1

2007-03-10 15:32:10 · 16 answers · asked by dinabandhu_mandol 1

I think evolution is not true, but NOT for religious reasons.

Actually, my reasons for coming to the conclusion that evolution is false actually came from thinking about human kind in a scientific standpoint.

The only reason why I think that evolution is false is because it does not include the purpose of emotions. I know that it is only one reason, but it is a very good one.

If you think about it, emotions such as love, anger, hate, envy, etc., do us much more bad than good. So if everything about human existance is supposed to help our chances for survival, how come we have emotions that cause pain and sometimes death. Emotions can make someone kill themselves, be carless and get killed by someone else, impear judgement, etc. Plus there is no point to even have emotions in evolutionary terms.

So, how can the theory of evolution be correct when it does not take into account emotions, and the anti-survival role they play?

2007-03-10 15:30:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

In fact, how do you know what is good and how do you know what is bad?

2007-03-10 15:27:04 · 18 answers · asked by Rocky R 2

2007-03-10 15:23:48 · 10 answers · asked by Nick l 2

Hi
Do u belives that some thing can be make out with some thing
without some thing u can not make any thing. If this is right then my question is that people says God has made human (some one will say with scientific background) So what was that thing which God had used to make HUMANS ??????.

2007-03-10 15:18:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The way some people live, they act as if they think that they will never die.

2007-03-10 15:04:36 · 24 answers · asked by Mr. Blue 2

Why follow some idealistic code of decision making if society rewards the cheaters and dirty-dealers? Why don't nice guys finish first?

2007-03-10 15:03:32 · 15 answers · asked by Nod 1

I will begin. Unless the esoteric serves the exoteric I have no reason to read the esoteric.

2007-03-10 15:01:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most working americans at some point or routinely have to pass drug screens to attain and keep gainful employement. Isn't it then logical to require people who do not work and are receiving tax dollars to at least pass the same level screening?

2007-03-10 14:54:29 · 7 answers · asked by Nick l 2

2007-03-10 14:54:09 · 18 answers · asked by Dreamer of life 1

Somebody told me it was the number 42 but that doesn't make any sense :/

2007-03-10 14:41:51 · 13 answers · asked by Nova L. 2

If a person speaks his mind civilizedly and moderately to point out something that is wrong, why do others take offense on this and take avenge for themselves behind the scene?
For me, I like to hear what is wrong with me so I can reflect on it, and change for the better. If I am ridiculed, I take it light-heartedly. I don't understand why people can't be straight-forward with what is bothering them. I believe open communication is very very important ingredient to a good rapport.

2007-03-10 14:22:45 · 12 answers · asked by oscar c 5

How did Socrates justify his belief (through his self-sacrifice) that it is noble act to to be loyal to the state which will promote social unity and will prevent blind subservience to the state?.

2007-03-10 13:58:20 · 3 answers · asked by oscar c 5

2007-03-10 13:57:37 · 17 answers · asked by wcarolinew 2

If you only had ten more years to live
what would you do???

2007-03-10 13:56:45 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Baby Girl♥ 2

Last semester I took my first Philosophy class. We studied Plato's dialogues on Socrates for a big portion of the class. I plan on taking some more philosophy classes next semester so I am reviewing what I studied last semester to prepair. I'm new to philosophy and am still trying to figure things out.

In the Euthyphro i'm trying to figure out the elenctic method. Do you think it is a useful method or problematic?
Personally I think it's a good tool to use, but I can't figure out WHY I think this. It can cause some problems. How does socrates use the 'elenchus' to refute the definitions of piety that Euthyphro gives?

Do you have any other good points about the Euthyphro? Any other discussions?

2007-03-10 13:50:09 · 3 answers · asked by Alexa K 5

it?

2007-03-10 13:43:01 · 16 answers · asked by Salsa 3

just wondering???lol

2007-03-10 13:39:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 13:35:04 · 9 answers · asked by The Lamb of Vista 3

How is the world going to end, or just mankind in general. Do you have a religious POV or scientific?
Just share your thoughts.

Personally, I think it'll be nuclear bombing. If not that, then global warming. It's bound to catch up with us eventually. But we'll all be dead by then anyway.

2007-03-10 13:29:43 · 35 answers · asked by :] 3

2007-03-10 13:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa H 1

2007-03-10 13:24:07 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa H 1

2007-03-10 13:09:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm one of those young people who fear death for the simple fact that I am yet really to live. I recognize my mortality and will be one of those who leave a mark on the world, not just sit on my hump. I just don't know how to get to it.

I'm looking for some good answers to jog my own thought process and if you have literature or any other works related to this carpe diem philosophy then it's all good.

2007-03-10 12:16:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to write a paper about specific economic systems that Thomas Hobbes would support. I know that Thomas Hobbes believes in sovereign authority and thinks humans are selfish in a state of nature, but then what economic system would he support? Would it be command, traditional, socialist, fascist, market, or mixed?

I know it might not be market or traditional...then would it be command?

2007-03-10 11:38:27 · 3 answers · asked by FlipThePage 2