Philosophy - October 2007

I mean time in the sense of existence. Here's a paradox for you. Evolution can only exist because of time correct? Evolution being the constant progression of chemical fusion and adaptation etc., But what then exactly is time? Time means (ultimately) a beginning and an end. If you start with something (in our case, the big bang) wouldn't ultimate "evolution" or "totality" end with "god"? But then why do individual elements exist and not just one "entity" or existence in the first place? In this case, time is our biggest mystery. Your thoughts?

2007-10-24 05:38:02 · 10 answers · asked by toolshuggah 2

2007-10-24 04:51:21 · 20 answers · asked by maconsolviaa 5

Existence Precedes Essence
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Themes and Ideas in Existentialist Thought
Originated by Jean-Paul Sartre, the phrase “existence precedes essence” has come to be a classic, even defining, formulation of the heart of existentialist philosophy. It’s an idea which turns traditional metaphysics on its head because throughout Western philosophy, it was always assumed that the “essence” or “nature” of a thing is more fundamental and eternal than its mere “existence.” Thus, if you want to understand a thing, what you must do is learn more about its “essence.”

It should be understood that Sartre does not apply this principle universally, but only to humanity. Sartre argued that there were essentially two kinds of being. The first is being-in-itself (l’en-soi), which is characterized as fixed, complete, and having absolutely no reason for its being — it just is.

2007-10-24 04:47:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 04:44:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Proverbs1:7;9:10

Obviously when they deny the LORD, they don't fear or reverence Him.

Or is it just that their wisdom/knowledge is different than Godly or Spiritual wisdom/knowledge?

2007-10-24 03:45:14 · 15 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

I mean to say without describing my self with my name, characteristics, nature and relations.

Please share your thoughts on this.

Regards,
Balakrishna

2007-10-24 03:42:37 · 17 answers · asked by Balakrishna G 1

2007-10-24 03:30:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think they have a good sense of self worth?

2007-10-24 02:49:33 · 55 answers · asked by Rita 6

2007-10-24 02:47:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-24 02:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks for all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-10-24 02:43:56 · 5 answers · asked by Third P 6

2007-10-24 02:41:38 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 02:06:49 · 12 answers · asked by ¸¸.•*´`*•.¸ Tom C ¸¸.•*´`*•.¸ 4

I've heard people use the saying "life is about the journey. Not the destination." I don't believe that. Why do you go on a journey? To reach a destination. That's the point. I think its exactly about the destination and where you end.

That's why we have journeys, to make it to a desination. Right?

What are your thoughts?

2007-10-24 02:03:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 02:02:12 · 19 answers · asked by madrep69 1

2007-10-24 01:28:52 · 38 answers · asked by enki 4

2007-10-24 01:12:31 · 5 answers · asked by small 7

when simply walking away isn't an option.

2007-10-24 00:51:10 · 13 answers · asked by Brigid 3

do you have this feeling sometimes?
what if you do so many things in this life, what will it mean in the long run, it seems all so empty, like all what you do will mean nothing anymore in about 1000 years. Are life ways really so empty or am i just desillusional?

2007-10-24 00:36:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

People imagine all sorts of things regarding Heaven like continually being on bended knees and worshipping, what is your perception?

2007-10-23 23:38:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are they so important to you?

2007-10-23 22:55:00 · 18 answers · asked by los 7

2007-10-23 22:27:31 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yep, life and death.
What is the most impotant thing to you in your life right now?

If you died tomorrow would you have any regrets?

What are some last things that you would want to do before you died, if you had extra time?

How would you like to spend your last day, if you had the choice?

Who would you say "I love you" to before you died?
Just curious to know.

2007-10-23 22:05:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-23 22:04:18 · 8 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

Are the brilliant entitled to more than their share of madness....?

2007-10-23 21:39:15 · 23 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

2007-10-23 21:21:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-23 21:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by abanti 1

2007-10-23 20:59:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-23 20:57:40 · 2 answers · asked by s_U1000 2

2007-10-23 20:53:55 · 8 answers · asked by John 1