Philosophy - August 2007

2007-08-31 16:19:18 · 7 answers · asked by xmilestogo 1

Man makes of HIS tools a place for the keeping. He can not "upkeep" without them. Before the tool, even, a hand it would fit into. Describe a man who is "fully and expertly used" in the larger scheme of his possibilities.

2007-08-31 15:26:26 · 4 answers · asked by Baron VonHiggins 7

2007-08-31 15:20:13 · 11 answers · asked by Know Thang 2

2007-08-31 15:15:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what to you would constitute sobriety: lack of chemical impairment or rationality of thought or perhaps some other measure....?

2007-08-31 15:11:53 · 5 answers · asked by Duncan w ™ ® 7

I didn't put this question in 'singles' because it seems that category is full of kids. I would appreciate a mature response. Thanks!

2007-08-31 14:30:03 · 12 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4

Either McDonald's takes away the fattening foods from it's menu, or consumers will continue the obesity epidemic.
If McDonald's changes it's menu, people will stop eating there and it's employees will inadvertently lose their jobs.
If the obesity epidemic continues, people will be at risk for diabetes, heart disease and multiple other deadly health problems.
Thus, either McDonalds employees inadvertently lose their jobs or the obesity epidemic will continue, leading people to suffer from multiple deadly health problems.


What is this?? 10 points to the correct answer.

2007-08-31 14:12:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be giving out thumbs up!!! for pple replying honestly here.

2007-08-31 14:12:30 · 9 answers · asked by vim4you2 5

I mean, I just saw the most amazing sunset. Why does it look so beautiful to me? How does our brain determine what is pleasing to our eye and what isn't? Is this something instilled in us when we are born or do we learn from others what is considered beautiful?

Thanks.

2007-08-31 14:07:49 · 19 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

I was thinking about the whole evoltuion/creation debate the other day and this interesting question popped into my head. Now I'm not that concerned with whether evolution is true or not but if so then why? I know its supposed to be because of the survival instinct. But why do we have a survival instinct? Why does everything fight to save its own life and continue the life of it's species? I could really care less what you think of evolution or creationism. I just really want all you people to think about this. just pondering this mystery gives me a beautiful feeling.

2007-08-31 13:52:52 · 14 answers · asked by lonely 3

Many people describe their philosophy for life or living. We rarely hear from people what philosophy they don't follow and why.

For example, I will not follow a hedonistic philosophy. A hedonist takes on pleasure in the moment at the expense of suffering in the future. (The difference between immediate and delayed gratification.)

2007-08-31 13:38:08 · 12 answers · asked by guru 7

Define the following terms by consulting a dictionary: capitalism, socialism, & communism. Based upon the definition of these terms, what elements of each are present in Utopia?

i already got the definitions... i just need help with the 2nd part of the questions... please help me, somehow! i'd appreciate it!

2007-08-31 13:34:29 · 7 answers · asked by Arikashikari_Peace 2

How can we be sure that the people in the mental institutions are the insane ones and that the rest of us aren't just sharing some massive group-delusion?

And what if we are?!

2007-08-31 13:08:31 · 24 answers · asked by Abnormal 4

2007-08-31 13:03:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do Heaven and Hell exist? I'm not asking what will happen to the body naturally... We all know that part. And would you kindly tell me your age and sex? Thanks.

2007-08-31 12:58:18 · 37 answers · asked by aurorasMOM 2

I thought I knew, but I'm starting to think I was wrong.

2007-08-31 12:31:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been asked that twice, like out of the blue. i replied "why not?" the first time, then "because..." the second time around. How about you, how would you reply?

2007-08-31 12:18:13 · 20 answers · asked by Jean Anderson 3

2007-08-31 11:55:57 · 2 answers · asked by sokrates 4

2007-08-31 11:51:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you define love?

2007-08-31 11:43:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 11:42:13 · 15 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7

2007-08-31 11:38:37 · 17 answers · asked by bleh 4

2007-08-31 11:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

is you believe in DESTINY, should you discount COINCIDENCE?
and vice versa?

2007-08-31 11:24:58 · 27 answers · asked by enki 4

How many of you have transitioned from a life of dispair and the solitude of an emotional prison to a life of bliss and the freedom of eternal joy? Was it one event that had the most impact or was it a series of subtle awakenings?

2007-08-31 11:24:05 · 9 answers · asked by a 2

It's time for a smile.

2007-08-31 11:14:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

As I read Nietzsche and consider history it seems to.

After reading for years and asking many people, I come across basically two arguments for why we should be moral without God:

1. Good people want the world to be a good place, so its good to want the world to be a good place.
2. Consequences, Reward and Punishment, what goes around comes around. If you're good to people they'll be good to you. Cooperation.

These reasons fall apart. The first is just circular logic and doesn't go anywhere. The second is valid most of the time, but people can get away with things and escape this reward and punishment social system with money, power, force, deception. Any student of history can see that.

I read some Kant and Plato and Bible and kin selection and Nietzsche, and the only universally sound reason to be good/moral that convinces me is the idea that one day we will each stand before God to give an account of our lives.

2007-08-31 11:12:50 · 14 answers · asked by spaintola 1

2007-08-31 11:09:45 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-31 11:05:32 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then I will say what i want whateva, wether ppl like it or no!!!!

2007-08-31 10:57:06 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous