Was it because someone gave you a convincing argument, or was it because of observation?
2006-07-06 07:35:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Most recently, I have changed my position on free will from "hard determinist"[1] to "compatibilist" after a reading a great and well thought out book by Daniel Dennet called "freedom evolves"[3].
The book argued that freedom or perceived freedom is a product of evolution. I highly recommend it.
2006-07-06 09:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
With one exception, I haven't changed my mind about something important since I was a teenager.
The exception is catharsis. I chased it down and found out what it was and how it happened to me when I was a child.
So research changed my mind, but it was factual nuts and bolts research that would be classified as "observation" rather than a concurrance with with a convincing argment.
Logical argumentation is feared and hated. People aren't good at it. Our educational system teaches that it is a quarrelsome character defect. So people only learn by what the observe (without the slightest wordy, reductionist lecturing).
2006-07-06 07:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About religion, before I converted to islam. Thru observation, convincing arguments, and personal beliefs.
2006-07-06 07:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I changed my mind and beliefs about marriage. About a week ago I made the decision to never marry. It's just not for me and I've seen too many people get divorced. I don't believe in it and I certainly don't believe in putting children through that.
2006-07-06 07:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by atari_girl22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you actually progression your attitude on an exception of a rule? have self belief me human beings in different elements contained in the international are as chuffed as you'll nicely be, of their personal way and of their personal language. terrible human beings exist everywhere. So please do not call those Islamic concepts. Sticking to average and enticing concepts is significant. because you in straightforward words received't detect a minute to relax in case you replaced your self to delight others and charm to their tastes. it really is why one could keep on with what he believes is ideal and effective. :)
2016-11-05 23:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am always open, change comes often...it's the only guarantee in life...
and for me it comes from observation...and that can even be from observing a convincing argument, someone else may be having...
2006-07-06 07:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by sparkalittlefire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought Gays and Lesbians chose their lifestyles, when in fact they are wired that way and have no choice. It was a personal observation I made when I was working with the mentally handicapped. I figured because of their limited mental capacities that they would all be normal (heterosexual). They in fact were varied, both heterosexual and homosexual. That's when I realized that being homosexual is not something you choose, it is something you are.
2006-07-06 07:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by crystalwitchayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 25. It was by the observation of my own experiences.
2006-07-06 07:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by Vanessa B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's something important... and a belief... it doesn't change.
Unless you never had it... so you're building it up now.
But... listen... nobody is ever too old to stop learning.
And when you think you've already reached that point... it means that you still didn't learn enough!
2006-07-06 07:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Aredhel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After my sister was born when I was 12, I decided I didn't want kids b/c I helped to raise her. When I met my fiance 10 years later, I was still uncertain about having kids. When my fiance and I got serious, I knew I wanted a family with him.
2006-07-06 07:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by rebecca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋