2006-08-02 15:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't really understand this as plants cannot reason. Ummmmmm, they are not conscious so how would they have any concept of philosophy or anything else? That is assuming that 'we' as scientists really know what goes on within a plant. I can see dogs, cats, primates, dolphins, etc. assuming this. I know I have a strong feeling of solipsism. But then again I am a self absorbed, egomaniac!
Thanks for making me think!
I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject : )
2006-08-02 15:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sereny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, neither. For a plant to be either, it must first be able to reason its own existence, and as far as we can tell, we are the only things that can confirm or deny its existence. So in order to ask this question, we must first ask if we are nihilists or soliphists, which can be done on a personal level only. That in itself is an endless argument that can never be truly resolved.
2006-08-02 22:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by amiaigner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had another answer, but in light of the illuminating answer following mine I've changed my mind:
No.
2006-08-02 22:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by -.- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
putz
2006-08-03 00:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Who cares 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.May b.
2006-08-09 12:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by sulaiman s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋