Philosophy - September 2007

2007-09-24 17:23:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

even though we are still alive physically why is that some of our spirit dies with them? Have you ever experienced this and if so how did you deal with it?

2007-09-24 17:06:04 · 12 answers · asked by fire and ice 4

We're studying existentialism in school.. and it reminded me of American Beauty. Lester was at first living a failed life, and he was "unconscious" in a sense. Then he meets Angela, which helps him regain "consciousness". At the end of the movie, Lester discovers that he is truly happy and looks back and appreciates his life. This pattern of unconsciousness to consciousness kind of reminds me of The Stranger by Albert Camus... and I think it's an existentialist idea to appreciate your life even though you're going to die?

So if anyone can discuss their views or enlighten me more about existentialism (it's an interesting philosophy), that would be great! Thanks =]

2007-09-24 16:59:41 · 4 answers · asked by Amy F 3

2007-09-24 16:50:23 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-24 16:45:53 · 8 answers · asked by christina 2

2007-09-24 16:42:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

As we control our own behaviours, what are the things that people won't or don't allow themselves to do?

What prevents you from allowing this -- fear, hope, desire, conscience? Other?

2007-09-24 16:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by guru 7

Like any regualr formula only relating to a forest ecologist...

i cannot find any...

i need the formula

what that variables represent

a funny story and some research but i can find anything useful

2007-09-24 15:59:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

how would you respond to them

2007-09-24 14:57:26 · 27 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7

on your HEAD......or ABOVE it all?

2007-09-24 14:55:14 · 23 answers · asked by enki 4

If

Ignorance is bliss.

And if

Knowledge is power.

Then

One must choose between control and happiness.

Must one choose?

Or is there another choice in which these common sayings do not take into account?

2007-09-24 14:39:54 · 9 answers · asked by sirwasik 3

Is there a God? If so, how do we know there is one? And how can we prove there is one?

2007-09-24 14:07:14 · 5 answers · asked by JayTM 1

2007-09-24 14:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by deepu jacob t 1

and also run a computer 24/7, alerting people to the problem, so that the problem is not forgotten and reintroduced.

2007-09-24 14:01:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im sure you are not confused...

2007-09-24 13:57:22 · 9 answers · asked by A 5

It also seems as if there are answers to some questions, they are of a personal opinion and that not only one answer may exist for a question. To make it even more complex, the answers and opinions are always changing?! Can anyone ease my thoughts on this?

2007-09-24 13:45:11 · 6 answers · asked by trphuong 1

Philosopher's tend to seek the rational or intellectual solution to problems. However, anyone who philosophizes can be found to be affected by others. What do you let bother you?

2007-09-24 13:41:51 · 16 answers · asked by guru 7

why do we need to find out what the sounds are used for, or do you think that god will fix the way we use our vouice

2007-09-24 13:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Public hangings, torture, execution, why have humans have always killed so many other humans in wars and battles. this might not be relevent but humans have not just killed other humans they have killed so many animals for food ect. Public hangings and executions how one is left helpless to save him/or her self with hands tied up and no where to run. you could say that if so many lives were not lost it would be a crowded place. I would not agree, because humans and animals die naturally. I do practice religion, I do have faith in god but even if I say its gods will and all those killed goto heaven. It really puzzels me and does not answer my question. when will all humans ever stop killing, hurting and torturing ? will it ever happen ?

2007-09-24 13:32:53 · 20 answers · asked by irtiza 1

If Merriam Webster says rhythm is a procedure with a patterned recurrence of a beat then my circadian rhythm really has no rhythm for it functions as it pleases, day to day without a definite pattern. I no longer reach stage four of my sleep cycle, my day is rather split into two sets of slumber: A nap and a, well, night's sleep.

I'd like to further delve into this highly valued act of man as I have come to realize that each form of slumber distinguishes from the other in terms of the works of our minds, at least of mine. And if I am wronged by the notion that sleeping is not a highly valued act of man, or a value at all, then I have obliterated the fact that we live in a country bombarded by the media that exerts a great amount of stress upon it's citizen: America. In that case, we are citizens that live like zombie-bats.

What your mind envisions during a nap distinguishes from that of a heavy sleep at night. For a nap triggers your mind to philosophize about anything, and this takes place within the mere seconds before sinking into your subtle slumber. You create new ideas, theories, hypotheses, anything that makes sense, you create a new thread of thought and hope to still have that grip on it the moment you wake up.

As for our regular sleeps at night, we dream. I know I didn't mention dreams during naps, but our thoughts are dreams, we have different types of dreams during the day and at night. The dreams that take stage during night encompass our unconscious analysis of our day. We are also exposed to new images, unfamiliar to us, that function as messengers teaching us something about ourselves.

2007-09-24 13:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by jalhdlfkjheoiu 1

I really love myself and know who I am. Last year I was lost and mixed up with the WRONG people. Define wrong: they were leading me astray, I was allowing them to influence me. The more you are in that environment the more likely you are to reflect that environment subconsciously. I have completely lost interest in these people. No Hi's no Buys. Nothing personal, but I am at another stage in my life. I feel like for the first time I am enjoying my life. I couldn't get along with some of them in the clique and began to mistrust those who belonged to that clique. If they ever ask me why I am "ignoring them" (their perspective), what can I tell them without sounding as if I am better than them. From the beginning they interpreted what I said in a negative way. Now I have lost complete interest. I'm here for my education.

2007-09-24 13:01:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even though the exact conception of God may differ among people of different backgrounds.

2007-09-24 12:45:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

and are there times when being more subjective is better?

2007-09-24 12:42:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. A distinguishing feature of philosophy is a)experience b) evolution c) correct factual knowledge. 2. Philosophy had its origins in a debate between ___ and ___. 3. In philosophy, is a correct statement necessarily a true one? 4. Can truth be created? 5. Do perfect beauty, courage, and justice exist?
And don't think I'm not trying- the answers aren't in my book, or in my notes.

2007-09-24 12:38:27 · 2 answers · asked by Ipecac 3

Existential question.....No???

2007-09-24 12:36:23 · 5 answers · asked by Angelot 2

Maybe it was a translational error via a computer, and it thought the answer was a number, when it was really "For Two" something a computer wouldn't understand (yes even the brilliant ones like Marvin the Paranoid Android :)

2007-09-24 12:18:18 · 7 answers · asked by cowboydanimal 4

2007-09-24 12:10:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

and in the MORNING, do your EYES & MIND OPEN to the new wonder?

2007-09-24 12:09:52 · 49 answers · asked by enki 4

What could do to reduce it?

2007-09-24 12:04:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-24 11:51:46 · 10 answers · asked by tim f 2