Philosophy - September 2007

2007-09-21 20:53:32 · 20 answers · asked by The Lioness 2

Let's suppose that Mr.A went back in time before his biological father even met his biological mother. In a twist of fate, Mr.A unwittingly kills his biological father .
But the consequence would be a paradox: If his father was killed, then Mr.A would not be born. If Mr.A were not born, then, there would be no Mr.A that would go back in time to kill his father so his father would be alive. But if his father is alive then Mr.A would be born to kill his father. And a vicious circle of cause and effect results.

How does one get around this absurd problem? Does it say anything about the way time moves or how cause is connected to effect?

2007-09-21 20:51:43 · 10 answers · asked by Aken 3

to get rid from all worries

2007-09-21 20:48:46 · 7 answers · asked by sivaji 1

Can someone tell me why we are here on this earth? It doesn't make any sense! We're these beings in the middle of the universe, which for all we know is infinite....And how the heck did the universe come into being? If you really think about it...it is so confusing! Is this all an illusion?

2007-09-21 20:29:00 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it the only way to be free of the past?

2007-09-21 19:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7

2007-09-21 19:35:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's your turn.
Say what's ever on your mind.
Relationships?
Family?
School?
Work?
Random things you just have to say?
Say it here.

2007-09-21 19:31:37 · 7 answers · asked by juliet88 3

It seems to me that I want to do everything possible and become everything.Like I want to be both an engineer and and adoctor at the same time.

2007-09-21 19:18:08 · 5 answers · asked by samir s 1

By not thinking? By not acting???

2007-09-21 18:47:54 · 11 answers · asked by kev 3

I'm referring to peace and non-violence. What do you think happened to put this world in the position it is now in?

2007-09-21 18:47:35 · 10 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7

2007-09-21 18:28:34 · 1 answers · asked by grkgrl79 1

in general and not only considering your personal life!...apart from some basic needs such as water, food, oxygen, companionship and things like 'em...

thanx for your answers :)

2007-09-21 18:23:23 · 40 answers · asked by ~ ANGEL ~ 5

2007-09-21 18:17:47 · 1 answers · asked by grkgrl79 1

Thank you all philosophers for all the answers. Have a wonderful day!

2007-09-21 18:12:21 · 7 answers · asked by Third P 6

or do you believe that culture/ family background can cause this feeling? Do you consider shame as one pillar of socialization in all societies? And do you think it's a necessary feeling?

thanx for your answers and have a wonderful weekend :)

2007-09-21 18:10:32 · 15 answers · asked by ~ ANGEL ~ 5

why/ why not??

thanx for your answers :)

2007-09-21 18:02:16 · 25 answers · asked by ~ ANGEL ~ 5

2007-09-21 17:41:18 · 29 answers · asked by Its not me Its u 7

2007-09-21 17:23:38 · 9 answers · asked by Jack K 2

... commensurate with their age until just before their death".
Sentence in "Japanese : A Comprehensive Grammar" published 2001. How would the healthcare system be achieving this ? Would there be a system to whack patients if their state of health is worse than commensurate with their age ?

2007-09-21 17:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know (like my English teacher or something) my secret, or should I hold on to it?
I’m 17 and, well, an experience about 3 months ago revealed to me the extent of my mother's love. It was like a love greater than I could imagine--a love so great that it opened my eyes, and immediately I was a lot wiser. Eventually, all my fears, insecurities, and selfish desires dissolved—I had overcome them. It’s so weird, feeling like an adult in a teen’s body—truly amazing really; it’s a gift for which I’m grateful.
I’ve even reached that point where it’s like… I don't think my mom was a good parent, but I...love her. It's just that I understand. It's so weird, because I used to be so mad at her --but I totally forgive her and want her to feel loved like she deserves. I mean people are flawed, and they're not perfect--but somehow, it's our responsibility to rise past that and love wholeheartedly despite every else. You know... it is pain that guides us to try to understand and eventually build up our wisdom to a point where all we see in ourselves is love. It is then that it doesn't matter that the person hurt us, because we're above it. The truth is that everyone deserves to be loved despite imperfections and flaws.
Loll I’m looking forward to AP English essays now, because my compassion and understanding of the human condition is so much broader now due to one experience that completely opens your mind and the alluring desire to understand more and more—and I’m so excited about life now, that I’m learning things everyday. It was a complete change in me, and somehow I keep wanting to improve myself in all ways big and small.
So should I keep this a secret or not?

2007-09-21 17:13:39 · 12 answers · asked by Tiffany 3

2007-09-21 17:06:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

ha ha ha... I have this ex girlfriend and now shes a drunkard.... She is lebanese and tattooed the star of david on herself....I was laughing so hard... Im like "So you just tattoed the Jewish star of David on your shoulder... you do know Israel bombed you guys back to the stoneage a few months ago....?"

anyway I just thought it was funny and wanted to share...what do you think?

2007-09-21 17:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what's your opinion...

2007-09-21 16:56:47 · 7 answers · asked by Its not me Its u 7

2007-09-21 16:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by Gingo! 3

The Free Will Defense assumes that the best possible world includes creatures with free will. Is a world with humans in it, which includes human wickedness but also the good things that humanity brings with it, better than a world without humans in it?

2007-09-21 16:25:38 · 6 answers · asked by nathen t 1

Why is life worth living? Happiness, stability, survival of the human species? Why? What are your reasons, what stops you from giving up and putting an end to all the pain? Does pleasure compensate for all the pain?

Thanks.

2007-09-21 16:02:02 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank you so munch philosophers for the answers. Have a wonderful day!

2007-09-21 15:59:11 · 13 answers · asked by Third P 6

2007-09-21 15:57:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Interesting how we are allowed to breach the layers and set up shop up there, and I have yet to see beer brawl in the space station lol.

2007-09-21 15:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the diff. between lack and absence of knowledge as its basis is with in ignorance?

2007-09-21 15:33:31 · 10 answers · asked by miko 2