Is society better off with unanswerable questions such as why are we here, the meaning of life, beginning of the universe and did O.J. really do it? Are these good for society or are they simply a hindrance? Just looking for some opinions....
2007-07-13 10:20:22 · 10 answers · asked by sharpie 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
These types of questions flex the mind and so are good for society.
With the exception of the OJ question, of course, since we all know the answer to that and it did society no good to know it.
2007-07-13 11:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Faedra 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All questions are unanswerable just as they had answers before they were asked. Yes these questions are good for society. The ancient greeks questioned many things that we don't even know about. There contribution to philosophy and questions greatly influenced peple all throughout history. Arguably..... you should seek the question you cannot ask......then and only then will you have learned something.
OJ did it. For sure, if he didn't do it personally then he was integrally involved somehow.
2007-07-13 10:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Damian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I am modifying your term from "unanswerable" to simply "unanswered". I do not believe there is anything that is truly unanswerable. Although some questions may never be answered, I believe they are capable of being answered.
And to answer your question, we will never "know" the answer to everything at any point in time, because as soon as we answer one questions, others will appear. Although this may seem frustrating to some people, I believe it is both positive and necessary for our survival. As we seek answers to one question, we often find answers to other (often more important) questions which help us better our lives.
2007-07-17 05:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by BC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is wonderful to "examine" life. It gives a deeper perspective, a more richer and mature perspective when we do that or atleast make an attempt. But we should not get so sucked in, that we skip what we have on our hands now, that will never return - time. We also need to make the best use of this life and live it the best way we can. Analysis is a wonderful thing but I don't think it should overpower our life. Analysis is to stretch the mind, gain inspiration from, and live wisely.....but it shouldn't be the only thing going on.
2007-07-13 10:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything should not be answerable, except that OJ thing. If it were, what would we sit around and shoot the breeze over for hours at a time. Good Grief! We would have to go home and mow the lawn : D
2007-07-16 20:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by bsharpbflatbnatural 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a question worth pondering, on one level or another.
I don't worry much about, and refuse to give weight to what's 'good' for society.
But I suspect the preoccupation in modern life that people indulge in for such questions, does violence to almost anything they believe they want in life.
2007-07-13 23:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jack P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is peace in the international stunning now in case you comprehend the place to look-there is very lots of peace in the woods and in many small cities-there is peace in many church homes and cemeteries-there is peace in the mountains or maybe in merely assisting somebody who desires help-there is p.c.. in keeping a small new child and hugging a chum-there is peace in residing a solid existence it is rich in love and friendship-there is peace sitting at a meal with gratitude for having it, peace while examining the bible peace while keeping arms with somebody you like, peace in sitting on a porch in the early morning and listening to the 1st chook sing, peace in sitting with a chum over a cup of espresso-The question isn't while there'll peace in the international yet somewhat while will anybody be waiting to journey it and which would be while God makes a decision it's time-
2016-10-01 13:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, I think OJ did it...
I think mystery is part of the beauty of life, but that's just me.
2007-07-13 10:24:35 · answer #8 · answered by greengo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What came first, the chicken or the egg?
2013-12-08 10:39:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are u talking about. by the way o.j. did do it.
2007-07-13 10:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by pARtY LikE a rOckSTaR* 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋