in the past people have asked 'how do we know that we exist?' and other intrigueing questions. But what philosophical questions do we face specifically in our modern times?
some examples:
'if i cloned myself and had intercourse with my clone, would that be male incest or masturbation?'
2007-02-16 12:18:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I will give you some examples:
1. Why is the world economics seems so unfair: there are extremely poor countries where people have to struggle just to have sufficient food, but in the other hand there are super-rich countries where people cry when the government reduce subsidy?
2. If we are able to create smart robots and make Artificial Intelligence systems, will they control us some day?
3. Is human cloning ethical or not? Is a human clone (if any) a human being or an animal?
2007-02-16 18:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by r083r70v1ch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the same basic one as ever:
'How are we to live?'
It should be pointed out that Nietzsche is arguably the only philosopher who has answered this to his own satisfaction, if not to everyone else's. His answer was quite complex, but it can be crudely stated as: if you need to ask, then there's something wrong with you.
To answer your sample question: it's not a philosophical question so much as a legal one, as it would depend very much on the legal status of your clone. If your clone were an independent citizen, it would probably just be homosexual sex and therefore, I would hope, not an offence in your jurisdiction. If your clone were legally your child, then it would technically be a form of incest - note that a clone of you would grow at a normal rate, so by the time your clone were old enough to engage in consensual sex, you'd be at least 16-18 years older than you are now. I doubt very much that a clone of you could be legally 'you' in any sense. But that's a question for legal theorists, not an amateur like me.
2007-02-16 13:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure this fits in here, but I am 56, a recently retired elem teacher and about 15 years ago we were told generations were changing every 4 years, because of so much modern technology. BEfore that time it was normal for generations to change about every 20 years. My concern is for the generation 20-30, I am seriously afraid that things are changing so fast, I wonder if you will even understand your kids at all when they are teens, and who will really be in control, because parents could be so outdated , they wouldn't really have a clue what their teens are doing. I think this is already happening, and I don't think it is good for mankind.
2007-02-16 14:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having sex with an identical twin is homosexuality. Since they are siblings, it is also incest.
Having sex with your clone would be homosexual, but it is not masturbation or incest.
Even though your clone is basically "you", it is not your brother; so it cannot be incest. Since it is a separate, autonomous creature, it cannot be masturbation.
So, to answer your question, modern technology changes nothing. The human condition is unchanging.
2007-02-16 15:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by I am, I said 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things that have accumulated over the years and others, like where am I to go after death? Things follow in cycles, so this concept of course is not new.
2007-02-16 14:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by accebere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right now we are facing questions about how to live life and not listening to anyone but doing things your own way. i STRONGLY suggest you read a man named nietzsche...you will utterly amazed at how many people believe in this lifestyle right now. the world is heading for the worst.
2007-02-16 12:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why men are not satisfied with what they have?
2007-02-16 13:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by maconsolviaa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋