Philosophy - March 2007

2007-03-03 18:54:32 · 9 answers · asked by cassandra c 1

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2007-03-03 18:39:29 · 2 answers · asked by PLUTO 6

2007-03-03 18:36:36 · 24 answers · asked by lakshmi m 1

What is the best book, not to learn introductory logic, but to have a balanced understanding of how to think critically and reasonably? I don't want to know how to construct an argument, but how to dissect the argument by finding it's illogical assertions. Sorry, I am having a difficult time describing what it is I am actually looking for. Perhaps I just need to continue to re-read the material I already have until it sinks in. I just feel as if I am not getting the most of this course and it's work and I desire more.

2007-03-03 18:25:57 · 5 answers · asked by nick p 4

I am talking about intuitive belief. Yes there is logic involved as well, for instance if you believe in something proved by scientific experiments or based on first-hand experience. But apart from that there are instances where we just believe in things that we haven't even experienced first-hand such as we believe in things someone says to us. What are your thoughts?

2007-03-03 18:15:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

bertrand, n. (1) A state of profound abstraction of mind and spirit; a trance. "He went into a bertrand and began to babble about the class of all classes which are not member of themselves." (2) The state of a person who suffers from delusions (e.g. as of one who doubts that, when he sees a table, he sees a table), or has visions (e.g. of the present King of France). (3) A state of linguistic amnesia, as of one who believes that "this" is a proper name and "Plato" a description.

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/lexicon/

2007-03-03 17:49:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 17:49:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 17:22:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

No, I don't want to know your name, and you can spare the references to The Who. Sum it up briefly. Tell me who you are.

2007-03-03 17:21:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 17:16:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

defend your answer!

2007-03-03 17:12:25 · 10 answers · asked by franchesca_kid 1

is the pursuit of happiness the meaning of life?

2007-03-03 17:09:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am NOT referring to celebrities.

2007-03-03 17:07:56 · 6 answers · asked by that_guy 2

2007-03-03 16:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by Raymond C 2

i have a prism in my hand, ur goal is to get the prism. u try ur best to trick me, fight me, and knock me off my feet, but fail. What is the best way to get the prism frm me?its pretty simple actually....nothing as extreme as taking hostages or sth.lol.

2007-03-03 16:38:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In life...where there are no designated speed limits.

2007-03-03 16:33:46 · 9 answers · asked by LUCKY3 6

2007-03-03 16:33:34 · 12 answers · asked by blah 1

Ok, so can somebody pls help me? Anything to do with human issues will do.

2007-03-03 16:27:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 16:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by franchesca_kid 1

2007-03-03 16:24:28 · 7 answers · asked by franchesca_kid 1

2007-03-03 16:23:41 · 11 answers · asked by totallymine2004 2

2007-03-03 16:22:39 · 11 answers · asked by franchesca_kid 1

I have been having an argument with myself for quite some time after reading Tuck Everlasting several years ago,on why is death important?
I personally find it to be an important process of life,and needed.
But if we were able to live forever,would we ever find anything we have in life,important,would we have be able to value things like friends and family the same?
Besides it being an important part of life,what would happen if we could live forever,what would YOU do if you could live forever?
As from Tuck Everlasting (a very good book,and easy read,I suggest reading it!) what do you think of the Tucks problem,would you like being able to live forever or would your attitude be the same as theirs?
Oh and if you were given the chance to live forever would you take it or would you go on living with death?
I personally find that death is important and would not want to be able to live forever,because even though death is a scary thing living forever,would give live no meaning,wouldn't it

2007-03-03 16:13:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

So much stuff laying around: What do I do with all this material stuff? Cards, pictures, gadgets, papers....what's worth keeping? What will have value in the future? Should I take the value for what it once was and keep it within, or should I keep the item itself? Any ideas?

2007-03-03 16:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by Christian 2

im not insane dont hear voices its just that i have no faith in man or god all this war hate is there pill for me or rest of you ?

2007-03-03 16:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by shitsueu 1

Is there such a thing as a point that cannot be debated? Most people agree that empirically-verified facts are non-debatable except in terms of clarity of expression (the words used to state the fact can be debated, but not the fact itself). However, is there any point that can be made that leaves absolutely no room for debate, semantic or otherwise?

2007-03-03 15:51:48 · 20 answers · asked by N 6

Let's say that a virus spread throughout the world and damaged the areas of the brain that are responsible for emotions. The entire population was affected and could no longer experience any emotional reactions, although their reason and intellectual ability was unimpaired.

Would morality change if we no longer have any emotional reaction to cheaters, thiefs, inequity, or tragedy?

Maybe it's difficult to answer such a hypothetical question, but any opinions would be appreciated.

I'd appreciate real answers and not just people trying to get points. Thanks =) (yea Tori like that's gonna happen lol)

Thanks,
Tori

2007-03-03 15:45:26 · 15 answers · asked by Incognito 6

2007-03-03 15:36:49 · 10 answers · asked by Macgyver with Crosby 4

2007-03-03 15:31:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

John Locke says that we can understand reality by using our senses. What else. I'm having trouble understanding his views.

2007-03-03 15:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous