Philosophy - July 2007

the bright side of life?

2007-07-13 21:50:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that even though you've presented an argument that's compelling, sound, and with infallible logic, do people still refuse to accept it, and still cling to their old, fallacious beliefs?

2007-07-13 21:38:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 21:17:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How would you feel if you knew that the world would come to an end soon?

2007-07-13 20:56:07 · 36 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

and if so, how can I establish what is a good act or rule or virtue?

If not then how does karma function?

2007-07-13 20:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by tuthutop 2

Is our being to serve a supreme God, just what is our purpose here. I don,t believe that we are capable of comprehending a source smarter than ours.

2007-07-13 20:27:48 · 18 answers · asked by delphian 2

If a person lives in isolation from everyone else they don't cease to exist, so how could it be that sound would cease to exist just because noone could hear it?

2007-07-13 19:49:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 19:43:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 19:37:59 · 24 answers · asked by Chocostar 2

When it comes to society, i feel like an alien. I mean i feel like nobody thinks about life the same way i do. I'm only 15 years old, so a lot of the kids in my grade act very... childish. Everyone else in my grade only gives a sh!t about getting good marks, going to class, learning useless information. How can you learn about ancient civilizations or Macbeth while people in the world are starving to death, raping, murdering, commiting war crimes... i just dont understand how all the kids in my grade can be so content while such bad things are happening in the world. It feels like everyone else has been brainwashed to think about everything in a really fcked up way.. Another example are the expectations of society. Everyone in the surrounding society seems to be after the same thing: money. Lots of people seem so materialistic, just trying to get as much sh!t as they can.

well thats the end of my rant.
if you read that whole thing, you are the best
anyone else feel this way???

2007-07-13 19:35:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 19:34:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 19:29:28 · 12 answers · asked by lostagain1701 4

Below, I've provided a description of a (phil) course I'm considering taking this upcoming term. I was hoping you could provide some perspective as to what you think the course will really offer and what I can expect to get out of it. (I have my own ideas, but I'm interested in how other people might understand such a course description.) If you've taken a class of this nature, please feel free to share your experience with me. I'm an eng/phil double major so you can see why I might find this class interesting ...

Look forward to your answers!

Philosophy and Literature -
Philosophical issues in works of literature or arising from theories of literary interpretation. Topics include issues relating to relativism, the nature of morality, free will, personal identity, the nature of the emotions.

2007-07-13 19:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by llulu_lemonn 2

it's amusing to see that most people revert to movies and comic book characters as their base for mutant powers.

use your imagination, remember john lennon's song imagine. transport yourself outside of the box. read carlos castenada's invisible world. marcus arrielus, rene' descartes, meditations of marcus aurelius antoninus, beelzebub's tales to his grandson. extend your thaughts into the unknown, even in fear you can find that there is nothing to fear.

2007-07-13 18:17:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

or we can?

2007-07-13 17:36:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 17:32:02 · 18 answers · asked by zingis 6

If people could know my thoughts for one day, they would understand why I'm so fearful and scared to do anything with my life.

What would people think or understand about you?

2007-07-13 17:20:52 · 13 answers · asked by T the D 5

I think not, freedom of thought unless you restrict others is close to my thinking. Living is enough of a gift, we need an explanation too??

2007-07-13 17:11:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 16:51:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am sad because the world is so corrupted and there are many people who don't have the insight to see all the things that are messed up about it. If the world is a messed up place and many of the things are overlooked by most people, then how will such things ever be changed for the better? Why can't the world be more progressive? Why do people get so caught up in their old ways, even if such ways are harmful in the long run?

2007-07-13 16:47:25 · 13 answers · asked by Philladelphia 2

2007-07-13 16:29:18 · 10 answers · asked by Aaron 2

Validation of the fact that we are successfull, pretty, intelligent, nice, lovable etc.

Isn't the notion of friendship selfish at it's base? In that we NEED them and they NEED us, be it for emotional or material reasons. Isn't it a give and take relationship? Or am I wrong? Can little anecdotes about people demonstrating unconditional love to friends simply anecdotes and not reflective of the true nature of what we call "friendship"?

Sorry if I sound pessimistic. But it's just a thought that I am having these days.

2007-07-13 16:29:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

the CAUSE you live for... not that other passion.

okay, got your attention. what events took place to lay the groundwork for your primary interest in life? you have found your cause, you have acquired your knowledge base, you have built and expanded your comfort zone: but WHY did you choose THIS particular passion, and WHEN did you realize it?

2007-07-13 16:22:40 · 11 answers · asked by patzky99 6

I'm mashed tonite. will supply some intersting opinions tho, hope you will too.=)

2007-07-13 16:11:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

kinda weird question but i was just wondering.....

2007-07-13 16:10:31 · 13 answers · asked by nance 3

A person asked Buddha:
“Are you a God?”
Buddha’s reply was
“No.”
“Are you an Angel?”
“No.”
“Then what are you?”
“I am Awake.”

Thanks for your comments!

2007-07-13 16:01:58 · 30 answers · asked by Alex 5

1. I don't know personally
2. did something to hurt me bad, not rape just lied and caused me a proble that I can't get rid of and impacts my future
3. is not sorry for it
4. I will never see again

should i write a letter?
I want to be free from this anger (anger is such an ugly thing)

I tried to see him as a person with faults and to forgive, but I can't help stop him.

2007-07-13 15:49:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

if someone see my life will say that i am anything but a mediocrite. Still, i want fame and money. i don't know why there are important to me!! maybe i am vain but i am not bad. i do volynteering and stuff . i am just good at everything but i want to be THE BEST at something. i am not GOOD ENOUGH..please help...

2007-07-13 15:48:06 · 8 answers · asked by kittana! 2

To a life of servitude? By the way, what exactly is wrong with a life of servitude; it is not often as extreme as slavery? Every mother is a server to her child and we are all dependent on that!

2007-07-13 15:46:44 · 3 answers · asked by Mad Mac 7

2007-07-13 15:45:10 · 13 answers · asked by Rhod 1