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ExistentialismWho am I?
21 Posts • 32696 Views Philosophy Forum |
I don't think mindsoul was referring to occupation when he said you are what you do. More like, your actions, your choices, are what you are.
I am 43 chromosomes and whatever is under my skin... |
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SocietyA New Discovery
27 Posts • 10015 Views Philosophy Forum |
I'll continue tomorrow if there is an interest. I'll define determinism and then explain the actual discovery. From there, I will show you how this knowledge allows man to veer in a differen... |
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Random QuestionsWhats your favorite song
81 Posts • 18596 Views Talk Talk |
heres my other fav's:
The Eagles- Hotel California
Led Zeppelin-Stairway to Heaven
Smashing Pumpkins-The World is a Vampire
James Blunt- Your're Beautiful (such a sad song)
Three Day... |
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ChristianityWas Jesus Black
31 Posts • 14462 Views Religion Forum |
the suggestion that jesus was/is black is as ridiculous as the idea that he was white. no matter what the genetic origin of people in that area of the world, it would be near impossible for anyone to... |
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The Village
23 Posts • 7913 Views Movie/TV Reviews |
*** SPOILER ***
I heard something like that from someone I know where the the village is actually in the middle of the modern world and they've simply been so isolated from it the enti... |
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Video GamesLooking for a MMORPG 2010.
4 Posts • 3852 Views Talk Talk |
The Secret World looks like it has potential, but honestly I don't play MMOs. Too time consuming and addicting.
Edit: Sorry, looks like the release date has been pushed back to late 2011 or 20... |
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Song LyricsMad World
22 Posts • 9518 Views Photos, Videos & Music Forum |
Phoenix
I've been talking to my self
And I've been walking around for days
Trying to make the pieces fit
There's always something in the way (regret)
And the world remains the same (perfect)
T... |
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SocietyAre We Responsible Caretakers of this Planet?
10 Posts • 3710 Views Philosophy Forum |
Personaly, I feel little to no responsibility for taking care of my parents, and this is why.
One day, i was brought into this world. My parents helped me stay alive until i was old enough and stro... |
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Conscious and Sub-Consciousconsciousness - define it! Explain it! Any comments?
17 Posts • 11421 Views Psychology Forum |
I like this post. What is consciousness? Heck, I dunno, but I think it has very little to do with biochemical processes in the brain. I think consciousness lies at the highest level of the human essen... |
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Why do people "care" about what others d
1 Posts • 2935 Views Philosophy Forum |
What i dont understand is why a person, can believe so strongly in something or against something, that they will go though extrodinary lengths to makesure noone does it, or everyone believes it? im m... |
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Reality & MetaphysicsQuestioning Reality: Are we for "Real"?
118 Posts • 36491 Views Philosophy Forum |
eyestein: I suggest you read the other threads that discuss reality.
This is how I perceive reality and existence:
The only way we can reason reality or existence is through our own mind. The world... |
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Physics & CosmologySomething out of nothing
40 Posts • 8851 Views Science & Technology Forum |
It is indeed true that Kant argued that space and time are categories of subjectivity. What I dissent from is your assertion that they are for that reason “illusion†or mere simulacra. Con... |
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The Mind
49 Posts • 13251 Views Philosophy Forum |
analytical, grades mean nothing in the world, they were made for money purpases.
there is such thing as book smart, real life smart, and genius. i guarentee you are not that latter of the three |
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your purpose
48 Posts • 13638 Views Philosophy Forum |
to make a posotive influence on the world and to be remember are not purposes to life.... they are wants generated by modern days
to wyote:
if you do not know your purpose in life... you are no... |
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Random QuestionsGratitude
6 Posts • 3526 Views Talk Talk |
hmm... interesting.
i have yet to meet a person who would just want to go out on a limb professionally for a person they did not know very well. i would presume that they had spent a lifetime trying... |
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ChristianityA question for a devoted Christian.
235 Posts • 42652 Views Religion Forum |
Satan IS the material world. If there is a wrong it is ignorance of God, which is evil, complete desire of material objects-but nay...there is always hope...darkness is just a shadow of light. |
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God in ReligionGod's Will
128 Posts • 30087 Views Religion Forum |
I'm saying that it is just an example of the over all corruption in that part of the world. It makes me sick to think of how many people have fallen for the false bank scams and most likely are t... |
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Atheism & AgnosticismThe last leg for Atheism
185 Posts • 40306 Views Religion Forum |
It sounds like Naturalism has become the new God and Atheism has become the new Christianity.
A statement by a philosopher who lived during the World Wars. I'm sure you can read between the li... |
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Do we really exist?
31 Posts • 19060 Views Philosophy Forum |
yet still, what you are has been and always will be. atoms, dirt, energy, whatever. our physical self may be more lasting than our "spiritual self" ... just maybe. which is quite a switch fr... |
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ARE YOU CYNICAL OF…...?
141 Posts • 30974 Views Talk Talk |
I'm cynical of Nationalism.
It's an infantile syndrome of 'Mine, Mine.' Preschoolers aren't afflicted since their truth is LOVE.
We belong to each other. One World=One People. |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeThe Reason Why We Cynic
5 Posts • 3427 Views Philosophy Forum |
Intellectual fulfillment.
To understand the world inside me and beyond me better so I can live a more content life and have more control over myself.
To talk with people who can understand and... |
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How do we describe perfection
49 Posts • 19985 Views Philosophy Forum |
Forget about perfection. If it was possible to be perfect you certainly wouldn't need to live a human existance where it is impossible to be perfect. Try accepting yourself where you are and move... |
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ChristianityWhy do teens find Chruch Boring?
50 Posts • 21479 Views Religion Forum |
I agree. Honesty and their ability to face what is happening in the world will make them more interesting. But when people are dieing in Iraq and you're only willing to preach about roses, I don&... |
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God in ReligionA Philosophy Professor's Lecture On God
5 Posts • 3409 Views Religion Forum |
were in the world did you get this? its great. ive heard other storie things like this before. always loved them.
though i dont believe in the christians idea of god and i dont go around killing an... |
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ARE YOU CYNICAL OF…...?
141 Posts • 30974 Views Talk Talk |
I'm cynical of my (our) ghastly existence.
'When I feel lost I remind myself that I exist in an Evil and Benighted world. I'm supposed to
be lost...'
- Adrift Cynic |
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