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| Existentialism | 11/19/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Existentialism | 11/19/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| "It's all in Plato" | 11/13/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| opinions | 11/7/2009 | Steven 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, ...
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| taoism and existentialism | 10/24/2009 | Maciej 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 ...
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| Agnostic Existentialism? | 10/10/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Plato | 10/9/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Philosophy and pharmaceutical ethics | 10/8/2009 | Charles 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 ...
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| logic | 10/1/2009 | Maciej 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) ...
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| Philosophy | 9/21/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Confucius | 9/14/2009 | Maciej 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 ...
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| logic and religious studies | 9/1/2009 | Maciej 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 ...
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| philosophy | 8/31/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| Is there a logical fallacy | 8/29/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Is there a logical fallacy "Not from a book"? | 8/28/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| nietzsche | 8/24/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| nietsche again | 8/22/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| nietzsche | 8/19/2009 | Charles 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. ...
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| nietzsche | 8/19/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| Metaphysics | 8/19/2009 | Steven 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, ...
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| Philosophy | 8/13/2009 | Charles 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 ...
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| Metaphysics | 8/12/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| Kant's transcendental epistemology / circular arguments | 8/10/2009 | Steven 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 ...
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| syria | 8/9/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| budhism and islam | 8/8/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| medical profession determine its priorities | 8/7/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Buddhism | 8/7/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Ethics and Cults | 8/6/2009 | Charles 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 ...
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| Scientists are the explorers | 8/6/2009 | Charles 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 ...
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| scientists play a greater part | 8/6/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| Buddhism | 8/6/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Buddhism | 8/4/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Buddhism | 8/3/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Philosophy | 7/31/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Philosophy | 7/30/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Tv sex & violence | 7/28/2009 | Hank 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: ...
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| Television sex n violence | 7/28/2009 | Charles 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 ...
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| Merely mirror them | 7/28/2009 | Michael 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 ...
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| Tv sex & violence | 7/28/2009 | Hank 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 ...
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| Work in Philosophy | 7/21/2009 | Michael 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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