Philosophy - September 2007

Something like "Independence Day", or "War of the Worlds"? Or maybe Armageddon, or something like it?

2007-09-14 07:23:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 07:18:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anirban 2

Myth seems to be a hip word these days. It has taken the place of "lie". A myth almost always bears an element of truth. So even if the 3 bears are a myth 3 bears do make a family.
Mother Hubbard did not live in a regular size shoe. But she could have had so many children she didn't know what to do. Honies know that feeling.
sant does not deliver presents to every good kid in the world. But if they think he will they mind their p's and q's.
So if you say something is a myth you probably are agreeing with me.

2007-09-14 07:12:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 07:03:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am of the opinion that most people just have an idea in their head of what love is, and they find someone, they don't know if they love them or not but they gotta have somebody, you know? But I believe that real love is a tangible force, and a verb rather than a noun. When you love someone, it means you truly admire them for their looks, personality, sense of humor, etc. You enjoy spending time with someone you love, and you want to be with them as much as you can. If you truly love someone for who they are, it has nothing to do with poetry or wishes or dreams. Real love is easily expressed for you act on what you feel. Love that is only words and romantic dreams is only a fog that will blow away. Want to see how many people are living on ideals and are not really in love? Look at the divorce rate.

2007-09-14 06:25:57 · 17 answers · asked by Lil Greek Girl 3

2007-09-14 06:25:48 · 9 answers · asked by patcee20012003 1

If youre wondering what the meaning of your life is.... try imagining the meaning of life as an elephant in the wild.

EAT, SURVIVE, REPRODUCE. and that is all to it.

And us humans have the EXACT same basic purpose in life. The main purpose of life itself is really pretty simple... to survive and to ensure the survival of the species. BUT we have something different that animals do not. We have way superior thinking abilities compared to them. We can DO SO MUCH MORE than just the basics in life... unlike the animals that are still stuck doing exactly what their ancestors are doing. Unlike them... we can build up knowledge from the generations before.

So I think... whoever asks again.. "What Is The Meaning of Life" and feel depressed about it... is just not using their brains to their advantage. Because.. A HUMAN CAN DO SO MUCH MORE THAN AN ANIMAL.

So I guess... the meaning of life for me is to achieve my set goals (other than the basics) and be happy and to live a life of meaning.

2007-09-14 06:02:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 05:56:40 · 8 answers · asked by shabana b 1

Simple question really. If we don't exist, then the observations we make don't have any purpose anyway. If we do exist, then trying to figure this out is only a waste of time and resources otherwise allocatable for other endeavors.

2007-09-14 05:53:21 · 7 answers · asked by Mikey C 5

why dont we listen to advice when it is given?

2007-09-14 05:31:02 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 05:30:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

What makes it equally or more valid then mine?

Just curious and its a general question, not on a specific point.

2007-09-14 05:19:56 · 78 answers · asked by futuretopgun101 5

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OMFiqNA6Ag
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2007-09-14 05:17:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-14 05:11:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are all constructed and so is everything around us from atoms, molecules, electrons etc all spinning around a neucleus.
Imagine our solar system as an atom, with the sun as a neucleus with the planets being the neutrons spinning round it.
We know there are other solar systems out there.
Why can't all these 'solar systems' actually be part of another living being (eg another creature) but on a size totally unimaginable by us people?

2007-09-14 04:17:41 · 13 answers · asked by Paul 2

2007-09-14 03:59:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

[A bit of background information]

In australia, we have a schooling system, in where in your final year, whatever subjects you undertake and how well you do determines what type of job and all that.

In Australia, the subject 'Philosphy' is offered (its a hard subject, and it said to be a highly scaled subject (they give you extra marks cause its hard)) within the HSC (Higher School Certificate).

Recently, cant remember what years, but two really lame ass questions were asked.

The first question simply asked "Why?"

How would you respond to that?

The second question simply asked "What is courage?"

How would you respond do that?

When answering both questions, consider that you've got 1 hour to each, and you've got as much paper


[I wont tell you answers that got 100% (and its extremely rare to get 100%, i think like only 1 or 2 guys/gurls get it each year, but I'll share the answers when I choose best answer, its really funny what they were..and who wrote em')]

2007-09-14 03:51:13 · 2 answers · asked by Suki 4

And when we describe our hearts in terms of love are we speaking of our actual hearts or another type of heart? like a heart belonging to our souls? If that makes sense!

2007-09-14 03:43:05 · 11 answers · asked by Smoochy Poochy 6

After reflecting on many acts of kindness, charity, philanthropy, and grace, I have found one or more instances of materialistic, psychological/emotional, and/or spiritual profit or advantage for the performer of the act.
Because action and thought are separate entities, intent would seem more relevant than action when considering character and virtue. Intent or thought can never be verified; therefore, there is no way to confirm an act as selfless. Because only actions are tangible and every benign action includes, on some level, a benefit to the doer, I do not believe selfless acts can be verified.

2007-09-14 02:43:46 · 15 answers · asked by One? 2

2007-09-14 02:22:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is salvation? Does it mean salvation for being apart from any desire of life? Criticsize with your point of view.

2007-09-14 01:41:51 · 10 answers · asked by abanti 1

2007-09-14 01:40:39 · 18 answers · asked by Dora S 1

2007-09-14 01:37:08 · 30 answers · asked by abanti 1

2007-09-14 01:29:26 · 12 answers · asked by leopold chou 1

If I am the programmer of my own Matrix, and I wrote into the algorithms as a rule that I am to exceed the parameters of my own programming, and I am a rebel by nature, then what do you predict that I will do with that rule? Will I be able to follow it and/or disobey it? If I follow that rule, then would I have disobeyed my programming and deviated from the tendencies of my rebellious nature? If I disobey that rule, then would I have largely complied with my programming and acted in accordance with my rebellious nature? Explain your understanding of this paradox or apparent paradox and how this paradox can be resolved. In your explanation, you may distinguish between the intentions for a behaviour and the consequences of that behaviour.

2007-09-14 01:22:45 · 8 answers · asked by MindTraveler 4

anybody know?

2007-09-14 01:21:38 · 7 answers · asked by ひみつ 4

If there was no spot where God was not, where was I?

2007-09-14 00:50:25 · 18 answers · asked by Third P 6

2007-09-13 23:50:07 · 20 answers · asked by Banshee 7

& why is it good or bad to be selfish

2007-09-13 23:37:26 · 24 answers · asked by Pratap H 2

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GOOD DAY/EVENING 2ALL!!!

2007-09-13 23:35:34 · 27 answers · asked by enki 4