We are doing the heap paradox in philosophy and I would love to know if there is a definite amount in a "heap"
2007-03-27 14:05:01 · 7 answers · asked by BUTCH 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
lots and lots = heap
2007-03-27 14:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heap_paradox
"The Sorites paradox (σωρός (sōros) being Greek for "heap" and σωρίτης (sōritēs) the adjective) is a paradox that arises from vague predicates. The paradox of the heap is an example of this paradox which arises when one considers a heap of sand, from which grains are individually removed. Is it still a "heap" when only one grain remains?
The problem is essentially one of philosophy of language, wherein terms may be relative and indefined, as opposed to problems in mathematics - wherein all terms by nature have some definition - even if it is only as a variable. The paradox is a normal aspect of any attempt to insert imprecise terms into mathematical-like logical formula, or likewise to apply logic to concepts which by definition are imprecise as to be undefinable."
You live with your choices, and perhaps every other.
The Will is positive, the Judgment is negative.
2007-03-27 14:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think a heap is represents an actual number. Sorry.
2007-03-27 14:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big bunches
2007-03-27 14:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no definite amount, just a whole heckofa lot.
2007-03-27 14:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by YY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a whole bunch
2007-03-27 14:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes up to your waist..
2007-03-27 14:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by eviot44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋