2006-11-19 07:36:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, there is an answer without a question. Looking back at the meaning of an answer, it does not solely imply of just being reply to a question. It could also mean:
>> a statement that solves a problem .
>> the principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
>> respond to a signal.
>> give a defense or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
>> be liable or accountable
>> be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
>> match or correspond
>> be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
>> react to a stimulus or command
**One simple example is when someone calls you, you will answer. It is not a question yet you give an answer.
**Another example: anything you are held responsible of, you will answer for whatever are the consequences. It is not answering a question but implies shouldering the responsibility.
An answer (derived from and, against, and the same root as swear) was originally a solemn assertion in opposition to some one or something.♥
2006-11-19 12:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greetings!
One can very easily argue that an answer is no more than a qualified statement.
That being said yes an answer can be had without the question indeed.
For example you see someone writhing in pain with their hand in a fire.
You make a statement to the effect of , "hey, get your hand out of the fire". And, so he does. no question asked!
2006-11-19 15:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm unsure about that, although I've arrived at the conclusion that you can't have a question without an answer.
2006-11-19 16:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all have all the answers to all questions. There is no thing unknown to us. All we need are the questions and a willingness to feel the Truth. This is called intuition.
2006-11-19 15:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by iamonetruth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you probably have the answer to tomorrows problem or question somewhere inside you right now-today.
2006-11-19 15:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by realh2h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, But on the contrary "a wise man's question is already half the answer".
2006-11-19 16:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by strongheaded 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course! Like for example, What is the purpose of life? the true answer is unanswerable. What we do now is the answer but we cannot mentally describe it.
2006-11-20 10:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright I want you to stare at this symbol
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It doesn't matter ''How?'' Nor ''when?'' Nor ''who?'' Nor ''what?'' Nor where? Or even why? The question is also the answer. The two terms are the same.
2006-11-19 19:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by David M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be looking for answers to find one.
2006-11-19 16:55:16 · answer #9 · answered by Gabrielle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it might be an answer to an unasked question.
2006-11-19 15:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by jskaliski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋