2006-09-02 00:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
no, I think that it is more a concept than anything
2006-09-02 00:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by mr. Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state of mind and what is reality are two different things. Reality is whats real despite how you may view it or see it. Like you're pretty high right now, but in reality the walls aren't moving. Seeing colors yet?
2006-09-02 07:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about the philosophy of the Matrix, I'm not going to bother answering that aspect of the answer because it's too dualistic and abstract to be plausible.
However I will answer the second aspect of the question. Reality is what we make of it, in that ultimately our level of optimism is what determines our actions. If one thinks humans are evil in the long run, they are likely to lead a life dedicated to building defense mechanisms. If one is more hopeful of humanity, they are likely to be extroverts. If one thinks they will have no success in life, that will likely be the result. So, yes reality does depend on the state of your mind to a certain extent. Obviously if you believe time is not valid, time won't stop. If you believe you can fly or dodge bullets, obviously that won't happen. However if you stick to things you have control over, reality will depend on your state of mind since your mind directs most of your actions.
2006-09-02 08:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by fairykarma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Reality is something that you experience and feel. If it is just a state of mind, you can choose to turn things into something that you please. Reality, on the other hand, can not be changed unless you strive hard to modify it.
2006-09-02 08:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by febri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it very well could be seeing as our brains base reality on how our neural synapses are connected to each other, which then depicts how our chemical balance is made up, (chemical balance is also determined by experiences throughout your life). A person with mental disorders sees their reality differently than you or I...
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2006-09-02 08:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's both a state of mind and a state of physical facts
2006-09-02 10:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you assume your mind is real.
I've given up on reality and am just enjoying the show as long as it lasts.
2006-09-02 08:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and mine is usually in the state called confusion.
2006-09-02 07:52:16 · answer #8 · answered by monkey jacket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've gotten punched in the nose, it was real, and it was definitely no "state of mind."
2006-09-06 00:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by ebemdpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
woah deep concept chick.....but no it really is just a concept to confuse us.
2006-09-02 07:53:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋