Philosophy - October 2007

Many philosophies attempt to answer the question "why?" Why are we here? Is beyond us to exist without knowing why? Is it not acceptable to state, "I don't know why the universe exists and I wasn't there to witness what happened."

Most we always have a "why" even if that why is inaccurate?

If you propose that theory A is why the universe exists and I propose theory B as to why the universe exists, and it turns out that both theories are wrong, it doesn't change that the universe exists.

2007-10-06 10:00:31 · 6 answers · asked by guru 7

I do X because Y...

2007-10-06 09:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by guru 7

2007-10-06 09:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by aji_blitar 1

Some may think that instead of debating and defining these words, we should assume that we already know, and spend our time working and fighting for the ideals that the words represent.

But it seems strange to me that armies die and civilian populations so often sacrifice for theese ideals, yet most people can't even give plain, simple definitions.

I open the discussion by roughly defining "liberty", as "freedom to do some good without doing disproportional harm in the process," defining "freedom" as simply "lack of restraint". Let somebody else tackle the job of defining "good" before or after supplying your own definitions of "liberty" and "freedom", which, of course, is the whole point of this proposed exercise.)

I think that in thinking on these things people would develop enhanced appreciation of Lincoln's comment, "The world has never arrived at a satisfactory definition of liberty."

2007-10-06 09:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by John (Thurb) McVey 4

in a bad relationship just for the sake of the relationship rather than what's best for you?

2007-10-06 08:54:35 · 5 answers · asked by COblonde 3

2007-10-06 08:49:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-10-06 08:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by digilook 2

When I read forums and messages I interpret them to be negative. When you read things, you usually can't tell the tone of the message. But for some reason, I always read it to be the negative. When I read video comments on YouTube or even answers to questions here on Y!Answers, unless they are worded precisely to sound positive, I take them to be negative.

This also goes for correction and criticism. For example, when I write a paper for a class, the professor grades it and hands it back. And when I read his/her comments, I always immediately take it to be an attack of some sort. They may disagree with my reasoning on some subject, and I feel anger towards them for critiquing my work. The thing is, though, I am rarely angry about things and I always try to keep an open mind. But my natural reaction to a criticism is always the negative.

I was just wondering if others are similar or maybe have some comments on the subject. I appreciate it!

-Rich

2007-10-06 08:39:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do not mean to offend any one. Sadly, there seems to be an increase of male sexual predators. More horrific, are the reports of men raping children. As a mother, it really frightens me and I am afraid that I will see every man as a threat. I am very interested to hear from the men, and what are their thoughts on male sexual predators. Has it made you feel misjudged? Do you feel a need to prove that not all men are capable of doing such horrible things? Do you feel that the male indentity has been hijacked by sexual predators?

2007-10-06 08:03:26 · 27 answers · asked by Hot Star 1

I mean, seriously, it seems like a lot more people would want to believe that we are special and not merely animals. I guess it wouldn't be so bad if when you read a science book or go to a museum, it said "we might have been monkeys" instead of "we were monkeys."

2007-10-06 07:59:53 · 15 answers · asked by Keith C 2

2007-10-06 07:34:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people think that a bridge must cross a ditch. How narrow their scientific bridge is.

2007-10-06 07:31:38 · 3 answers · asked by Tom C 1

2007-10-06 07:22:02 · 10 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7

I personally believe we can find out when we realise why we are,who put us here and where we are going.
Everyone elses opinions?
:)

2007-10-06 07:20:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 07:19:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When, where and why?

2007-10-06 07:19:11 · 15 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7

2007-10-06 07:07:29 · 16 answers · asked by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7

2007-10-06 05:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by Phoenix Quill 7

2007-10-06 05:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by Sopwith 4

2007-10-06 04:52:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-06 04:46:38 · 28 answers · asked by enki 4

2007-10-06 04:40:13 · 12 answers · asked by BABY GURL 1

What is your career/job and why do you love/hate it?

2007-10-06 04:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by Syd 3

Can anybody help me clarify this statement? I need it to prove that knowledge is not the same as information in a theory of knowledge essay I'm writing.

2007-10-06 04:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by chappychain18 1

2007-10-06 04:24:48 · 25 answers · asked by ns 3

Space research: alternate site for habitation
Missile research/test: warming up of sea water, global warming, Ice melting and so on
Agricultural research: more chemical to eat & development of new diseases
Medicinal research: New medicene which needs regular improvisation and so on with a lots of trial & error
Where is peace ?

2007-10-06 04:24:18 · 3 answers · asked by sarat a 2

Suppose for a moment that we found a way to time travel.

I have a theory on how it would work. The mechanics. I would like everyone here to discuss the idea that time and space are relative but not the same.

Most modern ideas about time travel insinuate that to travel back in TIME is to travel back and see different things happen in that SPACE.

To travel back to 1931, you would suddenly be in the midst of World War II.

But I have a theory of time and space being related but not so closely. More like 2 parts to a machine, the physical part (space) and the incorporeal, more theoretical part (time).

The way I see it, to travel back in time does not mean that objects in that space will reverse age or that suddenly things from the past will show up in that space. I feel that time is more of a reference point in the universe that has no affect on what is in that space.

I compare it to a pointer in programming. Doesn't matter where the pointer is, just matters what it's pointing to.

2007-10-06 04:18:04 · 8 answers · asked by Dark L 3

2007-10-06 04:03:13 · 12 answers · asked by michael b 1

2007-10-06 03:56:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like white long soft hair cat with bright green eyes.

2007-10-06 03:41:06 · 25 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7