is there a SOLUTION to every PROBLEM?

Answer 1

No.

For centuries mathematicians attempted to write every number in existance as the ratio of two integers. It was assumed that this could be accomplished for any number.. until it was discovered that the diagonal of a unit square, and circumference of a unit circle were proving to be quite troublesome. Years later it was eventually proved that this problem was indeed unsolvable.

There were several other 'famous' unsolvable problems in mathematics (namely in geometric constructions): quadrature of the circle, trisection of an angle, duplication of the cube.

So, in mathematics (at least) there are unsolvable problems. I would surmise this extends to other disciplines as well.

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Answer 2

I wish I could remember who said this (I believe it was John Lennon) but I think it appropriate.

"There are no problems, only solutions."

I can think of really worst case kind of things...horrible cancers and the like where the person had an inner dignity and way of dealing with it that made others feel blessed. How can they do if they did not find a "solution" to what we could not help but say is an intractable unsolvable problem?

I think that communication, intelligence, and a connection to God are prerequisites for helping to put things into proper perspective. I'm sure you are aware of those old cliches..."creating a tempest in a teacup", "making a mountain out of a molehill", and so on. What that says is we tend to embellish situations and challenges to the point that they take on a whole new dimension that is not reality. I know it is not something easily attained nor something to take for granted. I pray I will have the wisdom and clarity of vision to see things rightly:)

Answer 3

In my opinion, the mind isn't capable of conceiving a rational
problem that doesn't have a rational solution. The reason
why is because every question seems to arise from natural
observation. Therefore, if the question is observed in
nature then the question must obey natural laws. The solution
can be thought of in terms of understanding the natural laws.
Consider the phrase "monkey see, monkey do". Consider
an alteration "Individual perceives natural observation,
individual projects rational explanation".

I noticed that a false example was given for this question
regarding mathematics.
Due to an inconsistency in language and logic mathematics
chose to call certain solutions irrational. The answer might
be irrational, but it is still a solution. If it is the proof which
concerns the considerer of this logic then consider that
the solution is to find a desirable approximation of the
solution. Therefore, it might be impossible to prove that
the irrational number is an exact solution, but the realm
of real nature, rather than exact math, does not require
exact solutions. Furthermore, in real nature using current
technology it is not practical to locate all of the forces
acting on a particular question, so an approximate solution
is usually more accurate than a falsely exact solution.

Answer 4

i am not very sure about this one in particular, i have been questioning my own definition of Problem and Solutions, its kind of hard to decide if even one of these even exists.
Let me put it this way, i write poems and sometimes i feel that i have a problem (maybe finding right words) but when i see these old established poets i figure out that they don't suffer from this problem 90% of time, so the point is My Problem only exists because of my own weakness or inability or lack of knowledge.
so, if you look like this then you can say that there are solutions to every problem but try to think beyond that and you will see that the problem only exists temporarily or on other level of human thinking it does not exists at all.

Answer 5

Since I believe that you are asking this not as a math type problem, but rather a life question, the simple answer is yes. Problems only become such if allowed to. They are simply situations, that need dealing with. As with life there are no warranties, and the solution may not be what is in your favor, or as you would like, but it always works out to a solution.Can you pose a situation that has no specific answer today, sure. But remember that tomorrow may bring forth an answer. Enjoy life and all it has to offer, let things slide off you and your world will work itself out.

Answer 6

No. Problem: How did existence begin. Dunno. But some situations only appear to be a problem because we define them as problems. So we can change our perception of the situation, and frequently find the problem doesn't exist or doesn't matter. Others yield to analysis - input X process equals outcome. If outcome is a "problem" we can frequently change it by changing input (information) or process. Many religious and other problems fall into this category. And so it goes on. So, after first determining whether there is a problem and defining it, we can ask whether it might yield to solution, and whether it requires solution. If it does, we can act on the best information and thought we can muster, then respond to the result. So one "solution" is to determine whether effort is appropriate or worthwhile to us - and whether it is in our power to effect. Effort is most justified when the "problem" is an opportunity - as so many are when you turn them upside down.

Answer 7

Contrary to what many may think, yes, there is a SOLUTION to every PROBLEM. Every human must focus on what the Problem is and they must search deeper into that Problem for the Solution. There is so much more to the Bible that people don't know, the Bible isn't even in the right order of events but you must read it from start to finish to fully understand that. There is so much more to the Bible if you seek the truth in today's world because the Bible is happening now. We, as humans, must seek out the truth.

Answer 8

No, unfortunately there is not. Often we must choose between bad and worse, rather than having a good alternative. And some problems are really conundrums (conundra?), and just do not have a solution. The classic examples are logically invalid, such as the old saw about God making a rock so heavy even he can't lift it.

Answer 9

Yes, but sometimes the solution makes the situation worse than the problem.

Answer 10

Yes there is a solution to every problem but some are harder to find then others

Answer 11

Yes, although some solutions are harder to do then the problem itself. One can only hope to find an easy solution to a hard problem.