Lets say that earth is the only planet in the entire universe able to host life. Tomorrow the earth and all the life on it is destroyed. Does existence even exist anymore?
2007-04-25 05:36:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I think this question is a little more interesting then the stupid question, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it still make a sound?"
2007-04-25 06:01:36 · update #1
Existence as you know it does...however we as human race don't really know that much.
2007-04-25 05:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by omvg1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is quite unsettling to us, because most of humanity is totally enamored of their eog and filled with a great deal of self importance, but our perception is not the condition for the possibility of whether or not things exists. The universe preceded our existence, and it will likely remain long after all of us have passed into oblivion. The universe gives every indication of having no need for us and exists in radical indifference to our life and presence.
2007-04-25 13:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, things still exist. As in a still life, waiting for the next new era to begin. Some combination of the elements will bring about a new creation, and life will reemerge, thank goodness. Don't worry, it won't be painful. Learn to meditate.
2007-04-25 12:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you are really asking is "Is Existence a human construct?"
Humans create the words and ideas. If humanity dies, existence goes with it. The universe may still continue but the concept of existence as humans understand it does not.
2007-04-25 13:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by ycats 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The universe existed long before us and will do so long after.
2007-04-25 12:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the All That Is exists, has always existed, will always exist.
2007-04-25 12:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why not? there is always possibility and that keeps existence of everything.
2007-04-25 12:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by jon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one would be around to worry about it, so it really wouldn't matter now would it?
2007-04-25 12:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lemme paraphrase one of my favorite masters: Realist, I laugh at you....LOL
2007-04-25 12:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋