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About Hank Hokamp
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Books, books and more book! Personal experiences can sometimes disprove philosophical discussions and writings. My PHILOSOPHY: If you do wrong to people, you don't have the right to exist. Helping people is WHY we're here. At least it's my purpose of life. Why do people keep seeking humanism, nihilism and existentialism? Few seem to realize satisfaction. All humans are subject to death and Earth has not been cultivated into an earth-wide paradise. Perhaps it can be if we serve one another. I can't imagine a more satisfying life than using my free will to serve thy neighbor. Let's get started. It's 2009! In fact, it's 3/24/09!

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Existentialism11/19/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: Sir, did any existentialist speak about social responsibility and asked to get off our comfortable ...
  A: Jean-Paul Sartre is probably the best example of a socially active existentialist philosopher. He ...
Existentialism11/19/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: Sir, did any existentialist speak about social responsibility and asked to get off our comfortable ...
  A: Yes indeed, more than one existentialist spoke of social responsibility and having the courage to ...
"It's all in Plato"11/13/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: "It's all in Plato...what DO they teach them in school these days?" is what the old Professor in CS ...
  A: It's just a general reference, actually a common statement among philosophers, and CS Lewis was a ...
opinions11/7/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: Steven--- If 2 people have a different opinion about the same thing, does that mean one of them is ...
  A: What a great question. In order to answer it, one must be clear about opinion, belief, truth, ...
taoism and existentialism10/24/2009Maciej St. Zięba
  Q: G'day. Firstly let me say thankyou for your time and patience. My question is what, if any, are the ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering you. The original request did not arrive to me, it's only today ...
Agnostic Existentialism?10/10/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: I have recently taken and interest in Agnostic Existentialism, but I can't seem to find much ...
  A: The best introduction is going to be Jean-Paul Sartre's essay, "Existentialism is Humanism." You ...
Plato10/9/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Good afternoon, I would like to know which was Plato definition for "good" and how humans could ...
  A: Great, great questions, Alejandra. I'm glad you're interested in Philosophy: Plato ...
Philosophy and pharmaceutical ethics10/8/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: Charles K. MacKay Is it possible to get or find books which are connecting this two areas? I would ...
  A: See: http://www.amazon.com/Studies-Pharmacy-Ethics-Robert-Veatch/dp/0195308123 ...
logic10/1/2009Maciej St. Zięba
  Q: can someone re-invent logic? also does logic have categorical definitions?
  A: What do you mean by "re-invent"? Is it: 1) Invent a new, completely different logic? or rather 2) ...
Philosophy9/21/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Please help me construct a formal proof of validity for this argument - If you study the humanities ...
  A: Good Morning, Marichu. GreatYou need to understand the process of academic research to succeed ...
Confucius9/14/2009Maciej St. Zięba
  Q: What does he mean when he says "A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The ...
  A: If you read both quotations very carefully you will find yourself the answer. Confucius ...
logic and religious studies9/1/2009Maciej St. Zięba
  Q: what is the importance o significance of logic for religious studies ?
  A: In order to answer your question one has first to answer the question "What is logic?". Logic is the ...
philosophy8/31/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: I would like to know, what is the best way to learn about philosophy? I am finished with univarsity, ...
  A: I think you're on the right track with Plato, but you might want to go back just a little further ...
Is there a logical fallacy8/29/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Here's the background information, earlier I would study with a guy who would call himself a ...
  A: What it means, Nick, is the event or whatever took place ... even though it might have been an ...
Is there a logical fallacy "Not from a book"?8/28/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Here's the background information, earlier I would study with a guy who would call himself a ...
  A: Looks like a play on words is involved, Nick. Here's my 'play on words:' Aristotle was ...
nietzsche8/24/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: I have yet another. Nietzsche mentions how "strict selfishness" is the most profoundly necessary ...
  A: You mention some concerns of immediate practicality, such as maintaining and enhancing the body in ...
nietsche again8/22/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: so I have continued my reading in "Ecce Homo" by Nietzsche. I am currently reading through the ...
  A: Without my going back through and doing the research in Ecce Homo specifically, I will give you the ...
nietzsche8/19/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: I have been reading the book called "Why I am So Wise" by Friedrich Nietzsche. I am currently ...
  A: Nietzsche always has an ironic, sarcastic side to his writing, even when he is at his most serious. ...
nietzsche8/19/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: I have been reading the book called "Why I am So Wise" by Friedrich Nietzsche. I am currently ...
  A: First, I think you mean the book is "Ecce Homo", and "Why I Am So Wise" and "Why I Am So Clever" are ...
Metaphysics8/19/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: Culture can affect what we see and understand but which philosopher talks about culture and ...
  A: There are scores who talk about culture affecting perception...Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, ...
Philosophy8/13/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: May I know about Thomas Aquinas 5 ways of proving god's existence though I have read it I could not ...
  A: Try this on for size: http://www.jcu.edu/philosophy/gensler/RE/R-B2--00.HTM The idea in the first ...
Metaphysics8/12/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: Berkeley proposed that what we perceived is in our mind. However, since perception based on the ...
  A: Yes, the only perceptions we have are of ideas, not physical objects. We don't have chairs or books ...
Kant's transcendental epistemology / circular arguments8/10/2009Steven R. Storch
  Q: Mr. Storch -- Here's the question I posted to Mr. Motta, who suggested I ask you. Hi! 1) Please ...
  A: 1. In the western tradition, "axiomatic" epistemology has been the standard from Plato and Aristotle ...
syria8/9/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: what is the difference between Islam and Buddhism ? please tell me ANSWER: Good Morning, Siba. ...
  A: Good Morning, Siba. Thanks for the very unselfish questions. I'll respond: My opinion ...
budhism and islam8/8/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: what is the difference between Islam and Buddhism ? please tell me
  A: Good Morning, Siba. Thanks for theThe first and most obvious way in which Buddhism differs from ...
medical profession determine its priorities8/7/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: I have problems with this question "How should the medical profession determine its priorities when ...
  A: Warm, for the question. A great and difficult question as well. One has to determine the ...
Buddhism8/7/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: there is no problem to me of your views. But the problem is philosophical views should be ...
  A: In order to answer your questions in their entirety, I would have to research: o ...
Ethics and Cults8/6/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: MacKay, Is it it ethical to indoctrinate people into a cult? I am using Lifton's (1961) definition ...
  A: It depends on whether you're inside or outside the cult. If you're inside, it's obviously ethical to ...
Scientists are the explorers8/6/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: I have problems with this question "'Scientists are the explorers of today.'Discuss." i)Can you give ...
  A: Explorers in the past (Columbus, Hudson, etc.) tested the assumptions of their time (Hudson --there ...
scientists play a greater part8/6/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: I have problems with this question "Should scientists play a greater part in the government of a ...
  A: i) Examples I think would include issues such as global warming, contagious diseases, and space ...
Buddhism8/6/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: I am not allowed to ask a follow up question regarding to the previous discussion. But i can not ...
  A: Nalaka: Looks like we're playing ring-around-the-rosy! Since you know the answers to your ...
Buddhism8/4/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: I am not allowed to ask a follow up question regarding to the previous discussion. But i can not ...
  A: Nalaka: Buddhists who hold Bodi Pujas instead of Buddha Pujas relegate the Buddha to second ...
Buddhism8/3/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: I am not allowed to ask a follow up question regarding to the previous discussion. But i can not ...
  A: Why aren't you allowed to ask a follow-up question re: a previous discussion? Please ...
Philosophy7/31/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Please explain me the difference between philosophy and religion. And also difference between ...
  A: Nalaka: I reviewed my answer and I can't see where I said Buddhism has rituals. Buddhism ...
Philosophy7/30/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Please explain me the difference between philosophy and religion. And also difference between ...
  A: Nalaka: Nowhere in the Pali Canon are Buddhas ascribed powers of creation, salvation and ...
Tv sex & violence7/28/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Hai, do you mind explain & describe to me what this whole sentence means, please "Television sex and ...
  A: Warm. I thought I gave you enough insight so you could translate the saying. Here's what it means: ...
Television sex n violence7/28/2009Charles K. MacKay
  Q: Hai, do you mind explain & describe to me what this whole sentence means, please "Television sex and ...
  A: Sorry to be late getting to you. Essentially, the sentence describes a "feedback loop". like the ...
Merely mirror them7/28/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: Hai, do you mind explain & describe to me what this whole sentence means, please "Television sex and ...
  A: "Television sex and violence does not mould societal values, it merely mirrors them.' Discuss." This ...
Tv sex & violence7/28/2009Hank Hokamp
  Q: Hai, do you mind explain & describe to me what this whole sentence means, please "Television sex and ...
  A: Warm. I hope you and your family are well and happy. Here's your answers: Mindless television ...
Work in Philosophy7/21/2009Michael J. Motta
  Q: what work is there in philosophy?
  A: Do you mean unpaid work or paid work? There's virtually infinite unpaid work in philosophy! More ...

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