Philosophy - October 2007

If violence also creates fear,
fear creates mistrust,
mistrust creates misunderstanding,
and misunderstanding creates violence.

2007-10-31 06:49:17 · 20 answers · asked by ★Greed★ 7

I know this is what Locke believed, but how did he get to this conclusion? Did he have a theory or formula to explain or support his beliefs?

2007-10-31 06:47:11 · 7 answers · asked by kiddkosmic 4

I have often heard it said, and my observations agree, that morality is personal, subjective, and relative. That for any system of judgements regarding what is good and what is evil, there is an equally valid system with the opposite standards.

But, it seems apparent to me that each person has some system of good/evil values that is absolute -for them-. It may vary from person to person, and may even change over time for the individual, but it is absolute for them, at this moment.

Now, it seems to me that it should be possible, maybe not humanly possible but not utterly impossible, to "average" these personal absolute systems. In greatly oversimplified terms, if ten people think an act is "evil" that act is rated as -10, if eight people are then counted who think the exact same act is "good", the act gets a +8, for a final rank of -2, just a little evil.

The end result of this herculean calculation would be a scale of good and evil that could be used as if it was absolute.

2007-10-31 06:46:35 · 3 answers · asked by juicy_wishun 6

2007-10-31 06:32:21 · 6 answers · asked by Kelly 3

2007-10-31 06:26:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone on my last question said everyone's idea of bad and good are different; but under what circumstances? I'm going to make a list and I would like for you to tell me whether, in your opinion, each is bad or good, and the reason for your belief in that.

- Lying?
- Questioning the legalities?
- Slander/Libel?
- Abortion?
- Having an affair (emotional or physical, you pick)?
- Censorship?

There are a few, if you would like to share something that is not on the list, feel free!

2007-10-31 06:19:53 · 23 answers · asked by Haunted 3

really wat is the point?

2007-10-31 05:57:04 · 16 answers · asked by alyssa b 3

Without attacking religion (changing the subject) or making vague refrenses to a theory, name any science that disproves God and explain. Real scientist who've been studying it for decades never attemp to say they have dispoved God yet I see you kids say you believe in science and reason. Reason is much more likely to prove God. We exist. The Universe is an accident? An accident requires and intelligence behind it. Where did order come from. If the universe was an accident there would be no time and everthing would look like a blotch. I dont care how many times I throw a glob of doe on the ground, its not going to get up and walk away.

2007-10-31 05:36:32 · 16 answers · asked by wisemancumth 5

2007-10-31 05:31:35 · 7 answers · asked by VILAS S 1

sometimes happy, sometimes sad,
time goes ,never come back;
maybe i should find a way to let me enjoy everyday life.
how can i do that?

2007-10-31 05:29:35 · 22 answers · asked by luffy one piece 1

I was just wondering people's opininions on John Lennon's song "imagine." Can you help me?



Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today... I IIII

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace... you whooo

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world... you whooo

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

2007-10-31 05:28:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wrote it but i dont get what it's trying to say i only feel it
how would you ppl label it Gothic,EMO,or a vampire poem


I’m going to accept the truth about us
I’m going to love what I hated
And throw all I’ve loved
This is me after I wasn’t given a choice
I’d rather pick a perfect armor to put out of sight
But this is me and my path is all I can change for now
I will find you no matter what
Do you even breathe?
Am I awake when I perceive you whispering?
I love you, would you please believe if I say you must love me back?
Look at what I’m laying near to you
Let me feel your heartbeat under cold water
Look at what I made of you
We’re possessed NOT poisoned
We’ll nourish each other’s flesh to reside un-thirsty
Read my lips when I say……………………
It’s all I ask for to turn into ashes down the silent hill
I’m burring my roses after I run away from prison
Rescue you from wicked surrounding
I catch you and scan you within my lazer eye
I will vanish my youth for you
Or jump into the burning flames
Holding hands together
But death nevermore
Look at me when I say it’s too late
DON’T remind me

2007-10-31 05:17:54 · 13 answers · asked by judith 1

Are the Evangelical-bushist propagandas about the growth Christianity real?

How many Christians are there in China? They're more than Taoists or Buddhists?

Is really Christianity destroying the Chinese culture as it did with the European Pagan Roots?

2007-10-31 05:01:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I find that a lot of religious people are attracted to the aspect of having a "road map" for life... so that they don't have to take personal responsibility for their thoughts and actions... while it seems the minority actually think about the search for "truth"... and the want for peace and love in the world...

2007-10-31 04:43:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get annoyed because I always think I am right! yall?

2007-10-31 04:10:43 · 10 answers · asked by sandra b 5

I've forgotten what I LIKE to do because I'm so busy doing the things I HAVE to do.

2007-10-31 03:35:34 · 14 answers · asked by Sweetfeet 2

I dont. I never know where my emotions are going to take me.

2007-10-31 03:26:56 · 27 answers · asked by sandra b 5

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-10-31 03:19:36 · 20 answers · asked by Third P 6

I must check out of Yahoo answers my friends, But I will miss you. I am leaving much different than I arrived, & to each of you thank you for the part you played. I am unable to find the words to express the Ah-Has, insights, & experiences I have recieved. Yet, everyone likes to think they will be missed from time to time. So, my ego wants to know, will you miss me? I will indeed miss you!

2007-10-31 03:17:43 · 36 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-10-31 03:12:12 · 8 answers · asked by sandra b 5

2007-10-31 03:08:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

when there is a world out there to experience?

2007-10-31 02:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by ahh choo 3

So far, I barely know that while being in college.

2007-10-31 02:33:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you know when you experience it?

2007-10-31 02:29:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 02:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-10-31 02:10:53 · 13 answers · asked by Third P 6

THAT'S HAD BECAMES AN OBJECTS OF TIMES TO THE TIME ?. Can anyone explains what's it's all abouts ? , that's , i needs to know it's before i'm dead ?

2007-10-31 01:31:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-10-31 01:26:10 · 13 answers · asked by Third P 6

does it make them look clever or are they deluding themselves?
some clever dik answerd one of my qustions in latin and said if i understood latin then i would understand what he/she/it/thing wrote?

2007-10-31 01:22:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 01:04:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous