Philosophy - June 2007

2007-06-26 00:54:21 · 17 answers · asked by Jonas 2

I suggest that, because language allows me, nothing is both something and everything, everything is both nothing and something, and something is both nothing and everything.

I also suggest that by the boundless nature of infinity, it must be nothing, and by the same nature nothing must also be infinite.

Further, i suggest that language is a terrible idea and 'things' are best understood without using it. But not many will agree. Certainly not people who are so keen to share their 'knowledge'

2007-06-26 00:47:59 · 25 answers · asked by plop 3

i think i may be in the throes of a kinda early onset midlife/existentialist crisis (and im not even 22), who am I , how can I be happy, what am i doing here, is my existence meaningful, what is the purpose of my conciousness? So any opinions guys!

2007-06-26 00:35:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-26 00:00:44 · 29 answers · asked by livelikearhys 1

Which motto do you try to live by?

For example: Every cloud has a silver lining; What goes around comes around; Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

2007-06-25 23:36:36 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-25 22:43:00 · 2 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5

have you done all you can in life?are you satisfied?or do you care?

2007-06-25 22:39:49 · 10 answers · asked by mojo569 4

Obviously we are conscious - of things, self, colors, ... What's not so obvious is why we're conscious at all

(By "consciousness" I mean a recognition of something, seeing something else. Even self-awareness is seeing yourself *as* an Other; you're stepping back from yourself, so to speak.)

"Survival value" doesn't seem like a plausible explanation to me, because both the owl and the mouse are already conscious. Sunflowers track the sun, suggesting an awareness of it, though I'm not sure. (I'm inclined to say yes.) I'm interested in why animals and (maybe) plants are conscious to begin with.

2007-06-25 21:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by strateia8 3

2007-06-25 21:23:14 · 26 answers · asked by mojo569 4

2007-06-25 21:09:54 · 10 answers · asked by Brian B 1

2007-06-25 21:09:00 · 8 answers · asked by mherbs 1

2007-06-25 20:57:30 · 40 answers · asked by BOND_BOND2001 3

2007-06-25 20:27:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Are these two words mutually Dependant
2. Are these two words mutually exclusive
3. Are these two words totally unconnected
4. Is one Dependants on the other
anything more you can think of

2007-06-25 20:24:42 · 10 answers · asked by Boss Nass 1

. . . your personal views, since it goes without saying that a "believing Jew" is someone who believes in God. How does Professor Einstein's thinking conflict with those who would argue that scientific advancement has properly replaced religion in modern society?

2007-06-25 20:06:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-25 19:33:26 · 15 answers · asked by ravenscloud00 2

2007-06-25 19:01:04 · 11 answers · asked by Quid 3

every morning we are starting new day but problems are same

2007-06-25 18:55:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-25 18:30:39 · 11 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

2007-06-25 18:28:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is the appeal to pity a logical fallacy? If this is a fallacy then why cant I see it? In my example am I blinded by the fact thay I agree with the conclusion of the argumet that killing is wrong?

2007-06-25 18:19:43 · 9 answers · asked by Wind203 4

2007-06-25 18:16:33 · 10 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

Is one man's religion another man's superstition? How can I tell the difference?

2007-06-25 18:13:55 · 6 answers · asked by Mangy 2

I am thinking of what ethical issue to pursue to make a position paper . Can this pass for an ethical issue ?

2007-06-25 18:01:51 · 16 answers · asked by spyhunter 2

& what best represents SUMMER?
:-)

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2007-06-25 17:29:02 · 27 answers · asked by enki 4

2007-06-25 17:25:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd love to get advice from older generations having to do with ANYTHING in life. I'm a big believer that wisdom comes with age... although no one ever gets to the point of being wise about everything.
A little about me... I'm 21... working on a 4 year business degree, got a good family and a nice boyfriend... some (but not many friends)... a job put little money so far... I do my best to keep fit, although I probably don't eat as well as i should

2007-06-25 17:14:43 · 20 answers · asked by blinker 2

I've heard a thousand times that its easier said than done. Is there anything easier done than said?

2007-06-25 17:07:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Life is pointless

2007-06-25 16:36:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-25 16:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous