Which is better philosophy opinions asserted w/o reasons* or w/reasons*? (Your opinion w/reasons preferred.)?

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substitute for *reasons* the more inclusive phrase "reasons, sound and valid arguments, &/or evidence" (intended phrase doesn't fit the 110 character Q-box)

This Q leaves out my position on the subject. Also if the Q differs so should the A's. Ask the Q rught and you get the right A or so the slogan goes.

"By the way, you could have asked the rest of the question in the comments box." But Viewers first see only what's in the Q-box. I treat the Q -box as a headline and provide as much of the Q that I can. Don't be a wiseacre. It's carping.

" questions that should be answered with a counter-question" Huh? "Tu quoque" Q's are very unphilosophical and I detest the rhetorical tactic of a good sophist/postmodernist. It is a frequent adversarial no-brainer Answer that should be permanently banned from the YA philosophy category

Whoever said this: "questions that should be answered with a counter-question" should realize this 1)the Q-asker is forbidden by the rules from answering CounterQ's & risks, as I do right now, YAT deletion by disgruntled or unhappy askers who report Q-askers for temperamental rather than objective reasons.. 2)Answering a Q w/ a Q is no answer 3)Answering a Q w/ a Q w/o elaboration is a cheap shot & an attempt to spin the Q and can be considered a rhetorical ad hominem tactic.4) Answering a Q w/ a Q often suggests the Answerer should pose their own Q's & spend down their phony points for good purpose. I could go on listing more reasons why counter-Q's are generally bad ways of approaching the Q&A form of discourse that prohibits the element of discussion.I rest my case against a frequently observed practice that should be left only to skilled answerers who still A the focus of the Q regardless of their emotional response to the topic put under the micoscope or in front of the telescope

Answer 1

Philosophy is not literature.
It has to be driven by strict logic, mathematics, and science.
I am sick and tired of new-age gurus talking BS and have absolutely no idea what paradoxes are when they speak of them, and idiots following those gurus.
Good question, buddy. People should stop thinking that philosophy passed the stage of talking about "Will to power" and "leap of faith". It it about logic statements and science.

Answer 2

I believe, opinions on philosophy asserted without reasons, be it positive or negative, overlap the opinions asserted with reasons since I assume from your question that opinions come from people who are naive or ignorant of what Philosophy is and are therefore merely expressing opinions, which are different from answers in reply to Philosophical questions by those well-versed in it. If the latter is what is meant, I'd say that we can answer both ways legitimately, that is, a question without reasons in view of self-evident truths as well as with reasons to make the unknown known by proof of deductive or inductive inference.

Answer 3

Philosophy opinions w/ reasons or evidence is always better, because w/out reason or evidence makes it religion. Although I will say that sometimes the creative imagination of humans is fascinating. The problem is there's so much to admire about life and truth and facts that there's no need dwelling on something fictional or unsupported.

Philosophy opinions with reason/evidence will ultimately lead to a revelation of truth of our existence which is something truely fascinating and relevant.

Answer 4

it depends on the reader, the audience
sometimes a simple statement can have more impact on someone then a detailed explanation with opinions
but all in all, philosophers and those whose minds run towards it, tend to be a talkative lot, lol, with plenty to say, so i think you will often receive reasons and justifications along with statements

Answer 5

A similar question asked a few mins ago. Might help.


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aj1b.jqLMaOqnuI2IxWonx_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071117065500AAZQMyo&show=7#profile-info-AA10033341

By the way, you could have asked the rest of the question in the comments box.

Answer 6

There are questions that should be answered categorically (yes, no, this, that); questions that should be answered analytically (with qualifications, definitions, reasoning, etc); questions that should be answered with a counter-question; and questions that should be put aside.