Where did the universe come from? When and how did it all begin? How did the universe develop into its present form? Why is there a universe at all? What is it that makes existence here and now possible? Why is there something rather than nothing? Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?And other questions about the relations between mind and matter ?free will? the nature of consciousness? the forces that caused the big bang - or even what came before the big bang? we should believe our reason and mathematics anyway,why?the limits of reason? the limits of mathematics?if science can explains these questions,I will ask why they are at all comprehensible?why?hehe,why exists answer,why exists these questions,why ask?
2006-07-14 13:28:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Those are several questions and they all require a lengthy answer. I suggest you do some work on the web and read up on the latest ideas.
Personally I believe the universe is only one of many and that they have always existed in one form or another. The Big Bang is when our universe changed from one form into the one we know.
As to why...... Why not. There does not have to be a reason just as there does not have to be a beginning. Those are very human concepts. Think outside the box. Way outside.........
2006-07-14 13:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by pieter U3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your shotgun approach has served to show only one thing, that there remain a good deal of mysteries that have yet to receive definitive answers. So what's your point, that Science never has been and never will be able to answer these deep, underlying questions relating to our existence? If that is your point of view here, I believe that you are wrong about Science. Science is supposed to merely observe and make educated guesses about natural processes it sees in the natural world. Science also seeks to study how the human mind/body/soul interacts with its environment, and each other. No, Science hasn't got it all figured out, and some of the ways that scientists react to new ideas and fresher innovative thinking can be downright hegemonic, but given enough time, Science is not an enemy, it is a friend, and people of faith are wise to seek ways of reconciling their beliefs to the onrushing jugernaut of Scientific reason. Living as if it's the year 92 A.D., and Emperor Nero is still in power, well that's just crazy, now isn't it? UC Steve.
2006-07-14 13:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answers can mostly be answered by science and sci fi. the universe has been around forever there may have been more than 1 big bang. life goes in circles. we are one of many alternate universes in the many dimensions of space and time. each 1 has always been there. humanity is just another species on Earth that has evolved enough to conquer it. billions of years in the past there may have been another.youre asking these questions just to be annoying but they are good questions
2006-07-14 13:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mind is at the threshold of two worlds: Your science and the science of the world. You are a great mind, and a philosopher.
"Metaphysics" is the word to describe your worries.
No, we cannot explain the above. We can describe it by imagination and keep searching.
We are not engineered to explain but to perceive, invent and copy our genetics mechanisms
Reason generates explanations of life depending on the depth of our knowledge or the tuning of our sixth senses
Even science is an empiric state of the human mind
2006-07-14 13:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reason can only explain the reasonable...however, unreasonability is much funner to reason through...or should i say unreason through. Maybe there isn't a universe...ever check out string theory? We are all made out of string, which would make us like puppets, and is that in itself not as significant as life itself? but is life really significant? if not, then free will is an illusion because significance demands reason and in order to will, there must be drive, and no drive originates from chaos...which brings us back to the origin of the universe...which means that we have gone in a circle and will continue to do so until...whenever it all ends, i guess... but does it????
2006-07-14 13:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by peakfreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i remember my first joint.
but roughly speaking, the things that you mentioned that happen after the big bang are subject to scientific examination ( like the nature consciousness ). things prior to the bang are not subject to examination by science, and science only addresses "why" in a cause and effect sense, not the way that you mean it. reason and math are not useful in some of these areas. they are not the realm of science.
2006-07-14 13:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by karl k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I ask "Why do elephant ballet dancers like chess?" the question would be as well-formulated as some that you asked, the ones that make sense DO have robust theories. So what if there aren't absolutes, cope-- or you'll end up assuming them, and forgetting you did. That's not knowledge, that's sociopathy.
2006-07-14 13:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by -.- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH MY GOD. Its so weird, I have answered so many universe questions today. The universe just baffles me. Does it ever end? I mean, if it does, then how does it end? Does it somehow 'loop over', or does it really go on forever? What is nothing?
2006-07-14 13:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science can answer alot of questions except for the "why do we care" ones.
2006-07-14 13:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by on my way 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive asked the same questions too... cannot find the answer.. no one can answer the mysteries of life... although i suggest you read sophies world... =)
2006-07-14 13:40:40 · answer #10 · answered by little_devil501 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋