Philosophy - March 2007

2007-03-25 00:35:01 · 9 answers · asked by thorns_with_flowers 1

2007-03-25 00:30:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 00:03:22 · 11 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1

okay.. psychological answer would be that the situations, events, the circumstances we grew up in and the kind of exposure we had creates our personality...

but even if two or more people have the same kind of exposure and upbringing, there personalities would still be different.. they might agree upon a lot of things like ethics, religion etc... but there still would be fundamental differences like one might like red, the other might like blue.. one might want to study medicines and the other might have an inclination towards sports etc.. so what creates the fundamental differences? what creates a personality? to be more precise... why is everyone unique?

this question is not about differences in intellect.. rather about differences in human nature.

thank you for your answers.

2007-03-24 23:54:51 · 14 answers · asked by x 2

I have had it with people who call them selves scientists and self appointed solution makers who keep on ruling out the existence of a creator even though the complexity of life around them and the fact they cannot explain zillions of things point out they might be wrong.
I explain, why is it that science develops crazy theories about the universe and the laws that govern it which happen to be way more far-fetched than the work of a creator ? They admit that the universe is too complex to be governed by chance, and they realize that if earth for instance was to be few centimetres closer or farther from the sun, no life could have existed on it in the first place ! The same thing applies to our own existence, they say there is no way the complexity of our brains, our hearts, the way we breath etc could have evolved from a simple organism that gave birth to this immense Varity of creatures all with a very precise purpose to play in the complex game of life ! And why are we the only creatures to ponder about our existence, why aren’t cows or squirrels making theories and using computers ?! why didn’t they evolve to the level we are now if we evolved from monkeys ? why didn’t some monkeys evolve to our standard ?? all these questions and many many more remain unanswered by the scientific community which keeps on proposing some far fetched “theories”, and for those who are not sure what a theory is, it’s nothing more that a speculation with no hard evidence.
So here we are, in a universe we barely understand, we try to deny the existence of a creator in order to allow our selves to behave like animals and therefore ignore all moral values which by the way, where did we get those values from, and why are they so perfect in making our lives more organised and prevent chaos and mayhem ?!!!
Now that the scientific community is stuck and cannot explain how perfect the design of life is they go as far as imagining a new theory which proposes that our universe is one of many other universes and that some of those universes might be so much technologically advanced that they would have the intelligence to simulate our universe just as we today simulate a computer game?? (meaning we are now living in a super massive computer system and on the other side of the screen are very smart green man enjoying their brand new 11 dimensional game !!!! Doesn’t that eerily remind you of something ?? someone intelligent controlling our lives and the laws of nature ??? !!! This is just instance, anything is possible, any thing is acceptable but God, no way !!!!

I just wish they open their eyes before it’s too late !

Salam !

2007-03-24 23:41:31 · 11 answers · asked by Still Searching 1

If you knew you were about to die what would be the last thing you'd say? A message to other people, a confession, a prayer?

2007-03-24 23:28:00 · 68 answers · asked by Princess 4

2007-03-24 23:20:03 · 36 answers · asked by thinker 2

Why do so many people feel such a need or want for art? What is this unusual fascination that so many have about art and those who create art and the process by which it is created?
I can understand people wanting to own an image of a loved one or perhaps a special place, etc. but now we have photography to fill that desire. As a professional artist, I love to create art but have never had a desire to own art. I do it because it comes natural to me, it pays well, it's fun and because of the incredible emotion and enjoyment it creates in the viewer and yet it has always left me with a feeling of a lack of purpose. In the overall scheme of things what purpose does art truly serve? In the end I suppose it doesn't really matter but I would love some serious and honest feedback. Thanks!

2007-03-24 23:10:20 · 9 answers · asked by reclusive extrovert 2

What is it in the truth that makes reality possible? Is truth not just a mental construct?

2007-03-24 22:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by Vinni 2

"There is ALWAYS room for doubt."

2007-03-24 22:56:01 · 20 answers · asked by Said 4

It is a disputed yet common statement that the world will run out of oil in the very near future. Oil powers almost every innovation that humankind has invented in the last 100-200 years. What will the world be like after it runs out?

2007-03-24 22:42:52 · 19 answers · asked by Cottie 1

I believe there is a religion out there where the people that participate believe that the only things that exist are what they see at that time. For example If I am stand with my back turned to a table, that table is not there until I turn around and can see it. Anyone know what it is, or if it is real?

2007-03-24 22:27:49 · 9 answers · asked by John Doe 1

Will there still be reality shows,will be all be living in one big reality show,will there be no wars,will there still be life as we know it,what do you think the next world changing invention might be????

2007-03-24 22:04:46 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I honestly would rather die forgotten.

2007-03-24 21:48:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

why or why not?

and what is your proof that things do exist independently from yourself?

2007-03-24 21:35:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

does that mean its not realy there?

for example we cannot truly know whether an objective reality actualy exists. because we can only perceive it throught our subjective minds. so it is declared that knowing whether there realy is an objective reality or not is impossible and unanswerable.

but what does that mean? does that mean that there isnt a reality?

2007-03-24 21:20:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Look, I don't really get this one. The only death I fear is a meaningless one. I would rather die at 30 for something I believe in than die at 103 in a nursing home. Am I alone on this one? what does everyone think?

2007-03-24 21:18:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

a god?

i mean a theory that is logicaly coherent, and has not been contradicted by another theory. just any idea or philosophy that shows that you as a being must have come from somewhere

2007-03-24 20:57:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 20:55:01 · 13 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4

2007-03-24 20:51:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 20:46:42 · 6 answers · asked by martin 1

If considered philosophically, instead of literally, this thought becomes interesting.

2007-03-24 20:43:37 · 2 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4

2007-03-24 20:42:35 · 30 answers · asked by cheekie 1

and other people exists independently from your perceptions??

if so what is your proof? and if you dont have any then why do you beleive it?

also, has there been a philosopher that our experieces are caused by things putside of ourselves? and was the philosopher right or was he disproven?

2007-03-24 20:38:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since finding this service the other week, I have spent hours almost addicted to this and several jobs have gone undone here (supposed to be redecorating right now). The profits of B&Q therefore have dropped slightly as an immediate consequence of my finding this service but at the same time, I might have met my demise on the trip to the store.

2007-03-24 20:36:38 · 12 answers · asked by thinker 2

just asking?

2007-03-24 20:36:16 · 14 answers · asked by native dude 1

external world skepticism play in philosophy?

are they denying that there is a reality? or are they just saying that one can never truly know?

and is there a reality? and has any philosopher proved it?

2007-03-24 20:31:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My opinion, About 50 years time. Whats your opinion :p

2007-03-24 20:28:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is the actual set up of existence not a perversion of a reality that lies beneath its given structure & design?

2007-03-24 20:26:17 · 7 answers · asked by Vinni 2

2007-03-24 20:19:59 · 5 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3