While it is true that Philosophy does discuss Religion, it involves questions about the nature of existence, or the ethics of religion. Questions about what we think god is like or what you should do to get to heaven have no place here, and should be posted on the religion forum. I'm tired of listening to people spout about the kingdom of heaven. No offense, but this is not the place.
2006-10-24 19:10:22 · 9 answers · asked by azurephilosopher 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Simply because Theology, inclusive of all religions on the face of the earth, is one of the rudimentary and essential tenets of "ontology" (philosophy) precipitating pontification of existence, identity, self, destiny, cosmogony, cosmology (creation), etc. Ontology goes far beyond fundamental Plutonic Thought; even Descartes was highly "religious" in his pursuit of ontological matters and philosophical hypotheses. Modern Ontology has further evolved to also include other major extra-Plutonic categories, i.e. the "information sciences" and "artificial intelligence".
2006-10-24 20:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you that most people do not even really know what they mean by the word philosophy. It is often conflated with religion or viewed simply as one's subjective feelings bout existence.
However what you say is not entirely true. have you read Plato? The Phaedo? Is Philosophy nothing more than the "art of dying and of being dead?" And Socrates last words echoe the same theme "we owe a cock to the god."
Also for someone like Thomas Aquinas, or the Catholic tradition in general, see philosophy as the handmaid of theology, theology picking up where reason can no longer go.
Also Hegel.."Philosophy and Theology have the same subject matter, namely the Absolutel."
2006-10-24 19:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by Heidegger 11 30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because for some of us (myself specifically) I consider my religion Catholic but my basic philosophy is Christian. The teachings of Jesus (much like the teachings of the Buddha) are based in some part on non Western philosophy (Socrates, Aristotle, etc.) and yet, at the same time a lot of the differing schools of thought overlap. Whilst the discussion of the Kingdom of Heaven is a fun one, it doesn't belong here. But the practices of questioning of the faith and keeping that open dialogue between what is read and one's actions are right up this alley.
2006-10-24 19:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by litlover69 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have a good point. I think that some people just do not know how to navigate Yahoo Answers to find the proper place to post their religious questions. Or perhaps they consider it Philosophy. It is hard to tell. But you can bet that no matter what, they will continue to post religious questions in this and other sections where the question does not really belong.
2006-10-24 19:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the religious answers really do not quite gell. Religion has become too shallow as well as narrow to be able to comprehend these deep and wide matters truly.
2006-10-24 19:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are wondering only about philosophy???
If you go through some of the ancient text of Hinduism you will be compelled to ask some of those questions in physics and astronomy section.
2006-10-24 19:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by roop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem from who belives or not belive. But all these problem came from doubtful people!!
2006-10-24 19:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by shiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You answerd your own question, hence you do not run the show, thank GOD!!!
2006-10-24 19:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by lee f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right...
2006-10-24 19:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋