Philosophy - May 2007

2007-05-23 13:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which would be a greater philosopher, a philosopher who parrot others ideas, a philosopher who takes others ideas and expands on them or a philosopher who generates new ideas.

A philosopher who parrots others ideas would be able to select which philosophy rings true for them and pass this on to others, therefore keeping the ideas alive within the community.

A philosopher who takes others ideas and expands on them can select the that rings true for them and take it to the next step before passing them on, therefore allowing ideas and concepts to evolve with each generation.

A philosopher who generates new ideas would provide new fodder for the first two to use, and therefore provides more to the 'mixing bowl' of ideas.

Which of these philosophers is greater in works and function. The definition of greater can be up to you but please explain why you selected them.

Serious answers only.

Thanks.

2007-05-23 13:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by Arthur N 4

2007-05-23 13:12:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The island has drinkable water and trees and vegetation suitable to the tropics and metal bearing rock. be prepared to spend at least six years there . Your plane crashed. You just barely escaped witth you life and what you carry off the plane with you in a string bag tied to your foot as you swim to the island. What would you do to survive. No rescue planes no modern conveniences.no kindly martians or rescuers with mythical ocean liners. Just you ,your brains aand a couple of basics

2007-05-23 13:12:00 · 10 answers · asked by rozencrantzsgildersternn 3

That means reality is consciousness itself.

2007-05-23 13:07:58 · 11 answers · asked by driving_blindly 4

I'm a quick learning, hard working guy who wants the american dream without college. Any suggestions on where to go or what to do?

2007-05-23 13:00:19 · 4 answers · asked by "Brando" 2

2007-05-23 12:54:21 · 20 answers · asked by MoonWater 3

p.s. make me laugh

2007-05-23 12:41:12 · 6 answers · asked by meechy 2

2007-05-23 12:36:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whoever gets the answer correct, before 20 questions wins. I thought this would be an interesting twist to the age old game turned around for all of you.

2007-05-23 12:34:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-23 12:26:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-23 11:49:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

ARRRrrrristotle!

2007-05-23 11:37:40 · 5 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

2007-05-23 11:34:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-23 11:24:00 · 13 answers · asked by ♣ ỉη ץ٥ڵ ♣ 2

2007-05-23 10:49:41 · 17 answers · asked by sponge_mom_squarepants 1

do these evil people really think they are doing good? Take for example the terrorists, they actually think they are doing good, how do people come to this conclusion and feel that its ok to do this to other people? Now, lets talk about individuals, they like being evil to others? or is it some sort of retribution behind their motives?

2007-05-23 10:30:01 · 14 answers · asked by broz215 5

Is it a big chain that when one commits an act of evil another will get mad or seek vengeance upon the evil person whether through revenge or the law putting him to death and its like a cycle, so good breeds good, correct? Evil is a terrible thing

2007-05-23 10:19:50 · 13 answers · asked by broz215 5

okay... before you say its farce, I know its real!
I have had first hand experience. I grewup in India.
And by what I understand and know about it, it was never born with an intention to cause any harm. It was a very radical science and even today it is practiced that way by many.

But my question is... can it be called a science? as it actually contradicts several scientific laws... and there is no rational explanation about how it works.

and it cannot be called an art as it is a mere ritual which lacks any kind of aesthetic beauty, even though it has traditionally been associated with religions and cultures.

but it has to fall under either of those categories because it is a concentrated action which has a desired effect!

what is your opinion?

thank you for your answers!

2007-05-23 10:13:21 · 15 answers · asked by x 2

2007-05-23 10:13:02 · 5 answers · asked by Wasiya 1

2007-05-23 10:04:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

which is the most INSPIRING?

2007-05-23 09:26:08 · 12 answers · asked by enki 4

2007-05-23 09:17:50 · 15 answers · asked by sokrates 4

and more specifically the meanning of it ? why are we there for ? and why is the why of humanity?

2007-05-23 09:11:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the origin of the name Taylor? It's a question in a packet my teacher gave me. Here's the original question. Look in a book or on the internet for what your name means. What does it mean? I have no clue so some help would be nice, thanks.
Also just so you don't ask why, my yahoo name is "T-Bob Squarepants. Thats my nickname so thats why thats there.

2007-05-23 08:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by T-Bob Squarepants 3

What would Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, sage do today? Would they sit around all day thinking about all the questions?

2007-05-23 08:29:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-23 08:27:46 · 13 answers · asked by ♣Dingo♣ 2

2007-05-23 08:26:00 · 9 answers · asked by someone 5

Many people think they ask big questions when they say things like "what is the meaning of life" or "is there a god?"

While puny people quibble over petty detail, the REAL question in the universe still remains unanswered!!!!!

Drum roll please...

*drums*






Did Humpty Dumpty really fall off the wall?....



.... Or was he pushed?!

2007-05-23 08:24:05 · 11 answers · asked by CanadianFundamentalist 6

The point of philosophy is to start with something so simple as to seem not worth stating, and to end with something so paradoxical that no one will believe it."
Bertrand Russell

2007-05-23 08:09:44 · 9 answers · asked by Rita 6