Philosophy - November 2007

Many philosophers have come up with the idea that humans have more value than animals and others have said that humans and animals are equal.
James Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis challenges the view that humans are the most important species and sees humans as part of a living whole- Gaia. Gaia being the Greek goddess of the Earth. According to him, all life forms of the planet are part of Gaia -looking at the earth from space,Lovelock saw not so much a planet of diverse life forms as a planet transformed be self- regulating living systems; it was almost a living being.
I personally believe that, to a certain extent, humans hold the same value as animals. My reasons for saying so are that as humans have evolved from apes and apes are considered animals, are we not therefore animals ourselves?It has been said and confirmed by scientists..
Please explain your reasons to believe whatever it is you believe.

2007-11-13 03:50:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What abilities are required to see far into the future?
Has making decisions based on past mistakes been productive? Why would a sane person predict unavoidable death for themselves

2007-11-13 03:49:21 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-13 02:35:42 · 48 answers · asked by small_in_a_big_world 1

The Q w/added details: "Have U ever asked philosophy Q's about ideas U don't agree with to understand better why you disagree w/them?

This is part of my ongoing series of Q'.s that I design to ask to find out just why people in the category of philosophy post the Q's & A's they do, where giving A's are much preferred by many over asking Q's for reasons that we won't go into here.

Good A's to such Q's by others may agree with the ideas you disagree with. That is also part of rationally understanding the ideas you disagree with. Sometimes other people's defense of those ideas may be better expressed, etc."

The possible Strawman A in reply:
"Wow, no! I do not disagree with concepts without scrambling to find the supporting evidence--or lack of it--through my own resources. Often I already have a basis in knowledge & a strongly held opinion bec of that knowledge when I discover a concept I find disagreeable.

2007-11-13 02:23:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

like all of us?
i think its because of God really lol but whatever. I think its like Big brother. lol dont want to expolain. tired. ^_^ what do you think?

2007-11-13 02:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you agree with your life, which is going on this days? How do you want your life should be?

2007-11-13 01:58:39 · 12 answers · asked by andrey 1

What would it be and why ?
Will it benefit everyone or just you?

2007-11-13 01:42:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a theory. My theory is that the meaning of life is for an individual to find a meaning to their life.

However, I don't fully understand, maybe you philosophers out there would like to share your thoughts. Why do you feel people seek a meaning of life? Why is it significant? What if there is one? What will happen if we learn it?

Lastly, this is purely egocentric but what do you think of my theory?

Thank you for any responses.

2007-11-13 01:32:29 · 14 answers · asked by shadowrench 3

2007-11-13 01:20:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-11-13 01:13:14 · 23 answers · asked by Third P 6

2007-11-13 01:12:21 · 5 answers · asked by michele n 1

2007-11-13 00:59:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-13 00:37:08 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Poets say science takes away from the beauty of the stars - mere globs of gas atoms. I too can see the stars on a desert night, and feel them. But do I see less or more?"

2007-11-13 00:30:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

That you dont know what your doing sometimes or where your going, Who you can trust or What people want you in there life. or Who needs you , Or wants you.... Where your life is going, what you want to do before God takes you. Do you feel lost sometimes and only want to be loved or held. Told everything will be ok.. Does anyone ever feel this way?

2007-11-13 00:25:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

well....what are your opinions???

2007-11-13 00:16:08 · 36 answers · asked by confuseddot 2

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-11-12 23:50:41 · 16 answers · asked by Third P 6

Should we care about saving the earth so that we may live better lives (ie with less pollution) or do we actually care about what's happening to the earth, our home?
What's your point of view?

2007-11-12 23:38:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does love or emotions have value? What is money then?

2007-11-12 23:27:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last Of Valuable Energy

2007-11-12 23:25:03 · 10 answers · asked by 777=naren 1

How many days, and hours of each day, we pass thinking and feeling utterly discontent, not being able to give or feel our best, oft time ignoring what we are, and constantly trying to live as a better person a better life only in our imagination?

What could you have been doing, for instance, right now if not what you are doing?

However better alternatives you might have in your mind, are just not there. Of course, you could imagine tens of things instead: a better house, a better companion, a better place, or a pay package, but a little honesty in thinking should be sufficient to reveal that the best is what we have, and whatsoever it may be.

If we just realise that what we have now, or what we are is the best so far, once we familiarise our mind with a notion of personal best, once the doors or pr perception are open in acceptance new possibilities come through allowing us to change and to get even better then it all depends upon the measure with which we regard ourselves.

2007-11-12 23:14:29 · 15 answers · asked by Shahid 7

2007-11-12 23:05:26 · 30 answers · asked by ifhusain 4

2007-11-12 22:40:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-12 22:40:18 · 24 answers · asked by Banshee 7

2007-11-12 22:31:04 · 4 answers · asked by elvis l 3

2007-11-12 22:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

... on Logic, as we know it?

2007-11-12 21:26:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-12 20:47:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

... Universal Truth" [be that, or NOT, as It may] ever be subject to human interpretation (psychological, philosophical, scientific, theological, poetic, spiritual, or otherwise)?
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Just because We are willing [for our own meaningful, goofy, or "what-have-you" reasons] to play The Game, it does NOT mean that The Game [if there is one] will be influenced by our moves - or does it?

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P.S. Please note - This is NOT a question about: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, observer influenced experiments, the mechanics of the Omnipotent Holy, or alike. … This IS a question about: The potential immutability of the underlying Universal Truth (of the physical Universe).
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Thank you for your comments.
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2007-11-12 19:33:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-12 18:42:12 · 10 answers · asked by darcyaf1 3