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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Philosophy | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: How are Plato's and Kant's attempts to ground ethics, independently of consideration of external ... A: Your question is hard to understand, Ashley, but I'll give it a shot: The notion of reality ... | |
| Perception of time and space | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: We know that things that occur really far out in space (like a star exploding) is seen by us in a ... A: Clair. Put on your 'thinking cap.' The paradox of time is revealing. Einstein’s definition of ... | |
| The philosophy of mystery/understanding | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: How are you today? There are two types of mystery in my opinion: those solved and those unsolved. ... A: Kevin. Are you ready for this: We all have a style of decision making that I think is very hard ... | |
| Not knowing or perceiving | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: is there a theory in philosophy about why we don't know or can't perceive certain things? A: My answer is going to be a little mind-boggling, Colin, but you can handle it if you read slowly: ... | |
| why is there something from nothing | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: As any normal person would, I am amazed that life/existence popped out from nothing. It's like ... A: Kevin. In short, God and Technology but ... I'm not going to leave you hanging. Nor will I mention ... | |
| epistemology-Theory of knowledge perceptions | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I am taking a beginners epistemology course. I have to write an essay on perceptions based on the 3 ... A: All I can say, Simon, is, "WOW! What great questions." Let's see if I can dig up some answers: ... | |
| Autumn flower | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: I do like a phrase by Paolo Coelho in his novel Brida saying: 'There is a flower that only blooms in ... A: It's great to have friends, Neni. The color yellow implies joy and friendship and is a lovely ... | |
| Autumn flower | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I do like a phrase by Paolo Coelho in his novel Brida saying: 'There is a flower that only blooms in ... A: As you can see, Neni, there are many flowers that bloom in Autumn, per the following: ... | |
| Famous People with Disablities | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I sometimes wonder those Great People like Stevie Wonder Musician), Stephen Hawkings (Astro ... A: Prashant: Yes, my friend, Stevie Wonder is a much-beloved American icon and an indisputable ... | |
| Famous People with Disablities | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I sometimes wonder those Great People like Stevie Wonder Musician), Stephen Hawkings (Astro ... A: GREAT GREAT QUESTION, Prashant. Here we go: Power of Motivation: Motivation is not a ... | |
| Reality | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: Do you think of reality as internal or external? A: I'm going to give you a REALITY PRINCIPLE, Mindy, that you can apply to your needs: The ... | |
| Which professions are interested in those stages? | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I have asked several experts and so far none of them have been able to answer the following ... A: Rick. Thanks for the follow-up: Please remember, my friend, that one's personality that's ... | |
| "Is"-professions and "Should"-professions | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have asked several experts and so far none of them have been able to answer the following ... A: Rick. Tis a piece of cake, my friend. Let's start with a couple of definitions: OUGHT: Used to ... | |
| Language in Natural Sciences? | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: This is kind of a social science topic even though concepts of Natural Sciences is included. I'm ... A: It's a hard one to answer but I'll give it a go: Here's the TRUE definition of NATURAL SCIENCE: ... | |
| SCHOOL OF THOUGHT | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I recently watched the movie Fitzcarraldo (Dir.: Herzog) and one of the characters (a missionary) ... A: It's difficult for me, Victor, if this quote associates itself with healthy, destructive or ... | |
| Absolute truth | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Hokamp, I'm currently studying literature and I believe that philosophy almost always features in ... A: Mark. Hope you are well and a happy guy: An absolute truth, sometimes called a universal ... | |
| Normative theory | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I am new to the philosophical and political arena. I am very interested. I have been studying some ... A: John. Let's start from the beginning: Here's a definition of the Normative Theory: Any theory ... | |
| help | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have one doughter, 11, and and I am very fond of teaching her culture. So I everynight ask her to ... A: SOCIOLOGY, AURAX, IS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR. It's the study of society, per the study of the ... | |
| normative political theory | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: what are the assumptions of normative political theory? A: Quite a pleasant surprise hearing from you, Ingudum. Here's what I have for you: In ... | |
| Sarte Reasoning | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: What does Sartre mean when he claims that existence precedes essence? A: Joshua. Another goodAs you may know, Sartre was a Frenchman who turned down the Nobel Peace Prize in ... | |
| Kant | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Is a "conscientious Nazi" who does his duty for duty's sake obeying the categorical imperative? A: Great question, Natalie. ANSWER: Yes. Here's why: Duty is the necessity to act out of ... | |
| Kant's Moral Philosophy and Utilitarianism | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: What are some of the differences between Kant's moral philosophy and utilitarianism? A: I'll try to make this simple, Joshua: Utilitarianism is the ethical doctrine that the moral ... | |
| Goals | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Do you need a goal to live longer. If you don't why do some people who have no goals and are really ... A: Great question, Tonio. Two parts: There are a few components to longevity that seem to be ... | |
| Pleasure | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Each and every action we do we must get pleasure in return. Do you agree? A: Since I have a Savior Complex, Esha, I must say YES to your great question. Each human being ... | |
| Pragmatic Deontology | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: Deontology is at one end, and Consequencialism is at the other. Is there a distinct branch of ethics ... A: Strictly, Jim, PRAGMATIC DEONTOLOGY is the study of duty, but in practice a particular view ... | |
| Rationality and Logic | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a physics undergraduate student and have read very little in philosophy, infact mostly about ... A: Sure glad you like Philosophy, Metalrose. If the following is a little 'deep,' let me know: ... | |
| Shakespeare | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a old Tale of Shakespeare Book. By Charles and Mary Lamb, published by Routledge and Sons. ... A: Dory: No better introduction to William Shakespeare's dramatic masterpieces exists than the ... | |
| Altruism | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: It is my belief that there are no truly altruistic acts, that, in some way, everything we do that is ... A: Two points of view, Susan: "How selfish soer man be supposed, there are evidently some ... | |
| Plato's views on the soul | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Hank, I'm searching for a well-written book that focuses on Plato's spiritual ideas about the soul. ... A: Neil. Thanks for the contact. Here's what I have: Plato usually wrote relatively short pieces, ... | |
| A "true" atheist and ignorance is bliss | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I disagree with the man who said something about there being no "god" to argue about the existence ... A: You sure aren't "the ignorant one," Sean. Knowledge is wisdom and you're searching for the ... | |
| Philosophy quote | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: It was something like: 'It is that, which is the other, which makes us complete' Do you know the ... A: Sean: I like this one: "The first step is always the hardest" (proverb) says that ... | |
| Philosophy quote | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: It was something like: 'It is that, which is the other, which makes us complete' Do you know the ... A: My Friend. Tough question, young man, but maybe this will suffice: "Appreciation is a ... | |
| Conscience | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: II could really get into this question but I will make it as brief as possible. I was raised a ... A: Paul: Hmmm! First time in over 9 years I've been asked this question. Let's try this: ... | |
| Conscience | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: II could really get into this question but I will make it as brief as possible. I was raised a ... A: "What makes us go?" In one word - FAITH. Yep, Paul! It sure does. That's my answer. Read the ... | |
| Philosophy | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: How does Rawls integrate the scientific/passion view of human reason and the humanistic/moral reason ... A: Good Afternoon, Dave. Here we go: In common with most liberals, Rawls does not make himself ... | |
| Soren Kierkegaard - Fear and Trembling | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Explain Kierkegaard’s view that faith can be incompatible with morality based on reading from Fear ... A: This is a tough one, Akbar: Søren Kierkegaard, arguably the father of existentialism, was a ... | |
| Nietzsche | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Explain Nietzscheistinction between Master and Slave morality discussed in the "Basic ... A: Glad to answer your question, Akbar: Nietzsche argued that two types of morality existed: a ... | |
| famous quote | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you know which philosopher talked about "the good of many over the good of a few? Thanks. A: Great quote, Robin. Here's what I have: Many think this quote is old and from some famous ... | |
| Can we still trust science? | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: "Suppose someone were to put electrodes in our brains and stimulate the visual part of our brains ... A: Whether we live in a computer simulation or not doesn't really affect how we should live our ... | |
| Can we still trust science? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: "Suppose someone were to put electrodes in our brains and stimulate the visual part of our brains ... A: This might be a little deep, Joe, but here goes: Another point to be considered is the ... | |
| Race and Work | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I am going to talk on a very sensitive issue. From history we have learnt that different races have ... A: Good Afternoon, Kashif. Thanks for your post. I'll give you a short history about your subject ... | |
| Can we still trust science? | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: "Suppose someone were to put electrodes in our brains and stimulate the visual part of our brains ... A: "Can we trust science?" You betcha, Joe, if the science in mention works. Read this ... slowly: ... | |
| Critical Thinking- Truth Tables | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a question about truth tables. I generally know how to do them but when it comes to the last ... A: Compare your statement with this syllogism: All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. ... | |
| Rousseau and Burke | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you explain me the main idea of Rousseaus "Discourse on the origin of inequality of men" and ... A: Good Afternoon, Altynbek. Remembering how to spell your name is harder than answering yourAn ... | |
| Concept of freedom | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: What is the main difference in the concept of freedom among English secular theorists (e.g., Hobbes, ... A: As I said, Nathan, one more! #2: MORAL REASON means moral eminence and freedom from ... | |
| Concept of freedom | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: What is the main difference in the concept of freedom among English secular theorists (e.g., Hobbes, ... A: A happy and great Sunday morning to you, Nathan. WOW! Hard comparison but ... here we go: ... | |
| Am i wrong? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Philosophy is the search for knowledge and the meaning of wisdom. Am i wrong? A: You might want to substitute knowledge with LOGIC, Gabriel. WISDOM is correct. The simplest ... | |
| I have not found anyone with a reasonable explanation for thier answer. | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: What comes first?The chicken or the egg? A: Good morning, Michael. Let's solve the mystery: Judeo-Christian writings indicate God's ... | |
| european history | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: How were the philosophes successful in persuading the emerging public sphere of the importance of ... A: Jane. Here's what I have: The term "Enlightenment" came into use in English during the ... | |
| Dante's Inferno | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: How did the book influence you? in what way? Do you think that you could name some famous people or ... A: Gelene. Here's what I have: Dante's writings tend to focus mainly, and sometimes exclusively, on ... | |
| Dante's Inferno | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: How did the book influence you? in what way? Do you think that you could name some famous people or ... A: Good Morning, Gelene. Your question has 'traveled' a long way and I thank you for posting it. ... | |
| Sublime | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: How does xenophobia become sublime? In looking at Immanuel Kant and the judgement of the sublime... ... A: This is a very, very, very deep subject, Laura. If you can't understand what I'm about to ... | |
| Philosophical Questions | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: There are a few questions which I haven't found answers to yet. They resemble the nature vs nurture ... A: Good Morning, Osman. Great to hear from you. Here's what I have: 1. The living truth of the ... | |
| Science of an Intelligent Universe | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Mr Hokamp, My work on www.ascensionq.20fr.com is religion and science based and is a ... A: I must remind you, Larry, that in field theories, a field or the field equations is quantized ... | |
| Science of an Intelligent Universe | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Mr Hokamp, My work on www.ascensionq.20fr.com is religion and science based and is a ... A: Brilliant, brlliant, brilliant, Larry. FYI: In the Philebus (28d–30d), Plato argued that ... | |
| Totally totally confused | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I was very pleased to read your profile as it mirrors my beliefs almost exactly. Before I continue ... A: Dave. Good to hear from you again: Your post displayed your knowledge of sentence strucure, what ... | |
| Totally totally confused | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I was very pleased to read your profile as it mirrors my beliefs almost exactly. Before I continue ... A: Are you a writer, Dave? You wrote great descriptive prose re: your concern. Anyway, I read ... | |
| Karl jaspers | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I heard that Karl Jaspers Philosophy is a call for taking social responsibilities. Is it true? Did ... A: Good Morning, David. Thanks for yourYes -- Jaspers distinguishes three conceptions of the meaning ... | |
| Plato | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Is there a logical fallacy | 8/29/2009 |
| 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"? | 8/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| syria | 8/9/2009 |
| 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 islam | 8/8/2009 |
| 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 priorities | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Buddhism | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Buddhism | 8/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Buddhism | 8/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Buddhism | 8/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Philosophy | 7/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Philosophy | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 & violence | 7/28/2009 |
| 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: ... | |
| Tv sex & violence | 7/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Philosophy | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Please explain me the difference between philosophy and religion. And also difference between ... A: Welcome to AllExperts and Hank's little corner of the World. Here's your answers: Religions have ... | |
| Descartes maditation | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: In descartes meditations what is the "subject" or "I" according to descartes rationalist finding and ... A: " he expounds the grounds on which we may doubt in general of all things, and especially of material ... | |
| Life is a dream | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I got few question I need to ask you. It seem to be easy, but I just don't understand. I don't ... A: Jolie. Glad you're interested in Philosophy. Dreams will always be a mystery but ... maybe I can ... | |
| logic ( its definition & importance in studying) | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: can you give me the simplest & clearest thought about the definition & importance of logic in ... A: Hermie. LOGIC is a great subject. It has many 'parts.' Here we go: Simple THOUGHT: Logic is a ... | |
| contradiction in Sigmond Freud | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Hank I don't know if that is included in your expertise, if it isn't you can feel good not to answer ... A: Good Afternoon, Mohammad, from Illinois in the States. Quite a nice surprise to hear from you. ... | |
| Mother teresa rule | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: First off, I like your philosophy. It's true. We don't need anymore hurt. This is too common. But my ... A: I'm glad you're into Philosophy, Gabriela. Kinda makes you think, huh? Here's your answer on ... | |
| Philosophy | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: What is the distinction between inductive and deductive argements? A: Hey, Darryl. Thanks for the question. Here we go: A deductive argument is an argument in ... | |
| Mill's Principles of Utility and Liberty | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: These questions are on a review I received for my final exam. I just want to make sure that I'm ... A: Since your post has been in the Pool since May 5th, I thought I'd send you a little guideline ... | |
| miracle of discovery. | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: How you doing. My name is Tittim. By looking at you description at the all experts you seem like you ... A: WOW! What an epistle, Shawn. I read every word and here's what I came up with. I'm treating your ... | |
| prinz | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: If so, i just finished reading it and have to write an essay/paper on the book but on a specific ... A: Steph: I'll try to make my answer as brief as possible: Jesse Prinz argues that recent ... | |
| meaning behind this quote | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: what does this quote by mark twain really mean in detail please? " A person who won't read has no ... A: Melissa. Hope you are having a great Sunday. Here's your answer: This is a question of ... | |
| hi | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Are you familiar with Jesse Prinz, emotional construction of morals. If so i just finished reading ... A: Steph. Thanks for theHere is a matter of fact: It is the object of feeling, not of reason. It lies ... | |
| plato | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I am having difficulty figuring out the argument for the existence of god in Plato's law's book X. ... A: In order to explain Plato's system of Gods, let's talk about his platitudes regarding God. Just ... | |
| plato | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I am having difficulty figuring out the argument for the existence of god in Plato's law's book X. ... A: "Well then, here are three beds: one existing in nature, which is made by God, as I think that we ... | |
| philosophy | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Explain Descartes' reasons for holding that the one thing that can be know with absolute certainty ... A: Kisscik. Thanks for your question. It's a good one ... but quite difficult to answer. I'll begin ... | |
| hi | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I am currently in a Philosophy of Epistemology class and as a requirement i need to write a paper on ... A: Hmmm! Quite a tall order, Steph. The following is quite long but it will tell you ALL of what ... | |
| observational requirement | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: wondering if you can help me. Im reading bonjour coherentist account and am stumbled upon his ... A: Steph: Your mention of observation calls to mind a rather more serious objection to a coherence ... | |
| observational requirement | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: wondering if you can help me. Im reading bonjour coherentist account and am stumbled upon his ... A: Steph. Here we go: Coherentists attempt to solve the problem of infinite regress by rejecting ... | |
| Philosophy | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Who is closer to Ockham's position on universals, Plato or Aristotle? Why? A: Jean. It's time to interpret: My favorite Philosopher, Plato, at least during the first part of ... | |
| How can I solve the | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: 1.Do you think that the external world is really like what we see? Is Apple really look like a ... A: Rambo: I did answer your question. An apple is an object. A person is an object. In ... | |
| How can I solve the | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: 1.Do you think that the external world is really like what we see? Is Apple really look like a ... A: As you may remember, Rambo, I'm a realist from the word go. In re: Personal Illusion ... | |
| How can I solve the "problem of other mind" | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: 1.Do you think that the external world is really like what we see? Is Apple really look like a ... A: Rambo: Your subject matter is really about REALISM, Rambo. The nature and plausibility of ... | |
| Should I ignore this 2 website? | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Should I trust this 2 website? I have encounter this 2 website, which question reality once again, ... A: You're a really deep thinker, Luke. Keep it up. An apple will offer more resistance to ... | |
| Should I ignore this 2 website? | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Should I trust this 2 website? I have encounter this 2 website, which question reality once again, ... A: my friend: In order to make a decsision, you must do five things: 1. Delete your ... | |
| Existence of number | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Do number really exist and applied in the world? Do we applied the law of math in the world? Does ... A: Rambo. You're going to be surprised by this answer: The Hindu-Arabic numerals are the ten ... | |
| hope/lost | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Do you agree with these two statements: 1. Losing all hope is freedom. 2. It's only after we've ... A: You're entering into the realm of metaphysics, Luke. Great! It means the use of broad concepts ... | |
| What is the basis for altruism? | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Altruism simply put would be putting others before one-self but what would be the basis for such a ... A: Nabs. Thank for your questions. Do the following and you'll NEVER have to look over your shoulder: ... | |
| hi | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am reading feinburgs paper on expressivism, and it says that punishment is a reprobative system ... A: Great question! The sociology of punishment seeks to understand why and how we punish. ... | |
| A very hard philosophy question | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have already figure out some of the idea out of my own...but it is something I couldn't prove...I ... A: History affirms the ontological dignity of the human being, arguing that the challenges posed by the ... | |
| A very hard philosophy question | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have already figure out some of the idea out of my own...but it is something I couldn't prove...I ... A: my friend. Yes ... these are very hard questions but you know something? These are the kind of ... | |
| what is the real world like? | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: ecently I come across a article in the internet, it is about human perception of the world and his ... A: Good Morning, RAMBO: The saying "Know thyself" may refer by extension to the ideal of ... | |
| what is the real world like? | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: ecently I come across a article in the internet, it is about human perception of the world and his ... A: Great, great question, Rambo. I must tell you that I do not read other people's works before ... | |
| Numbers | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: What are numbers? A: Great question, Nathaniel. Sometimes the simplest questions are the hardest ones to answer! ... | |
| Bibical history | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me any information regarding Philo 20BCE - 50CE. Was he a ... A: Pierce: Philo DID live before, during and after the time of Jesus. Philo was an old man when ... | |
| is it somthing else | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: When I think of soul I get some image in my mind. And what image I get in my mind is something that ... A: Kait. Hard question but I'll see what I can come up with: I would say that the soul is our ... | |
| Apples and oranges | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: can you explain to me in detail why it is wrong to compare, juxtapose, commensurate apples and ... A: Good Morning, Mikaail: In the more germane area of environmental Comparative Risk ... | |
| Schopenhauer, object, subject | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I think I'm slowly getting it thanks to your help. The only snag for me is that in volume II, on ... A: Good Afternoon, Sergei: Something absolute does not depend on anything else and is beyond ... | |
| Schopenhauer, object, subject | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I think I'm slowly getting it thanks to your help. The only snag for me is that in volume II, on ... A: Sergei: You're the absolute subject because you know you exist. Knowing individuals know ... | |
| Schopenhauer, object, subject | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: What does Schopenhauer mean when in paragraph 2 of volume I of "The World as Will and ... A: You're welcome, Sergei: At the beginning of Book I comes the Subject of Knowledge. ... | |
| Schopenhauer, object, subject | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: What does Schopenhauer mean when in paragraph 2 of volume I of "The World as Will and ... A: My reward, Sergei, shows itself in your interest in Philosophy. Anyway, here goes: ... | |
| Schopenhauer, object, subject | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: What does Schopenhauer mean when in paragraph 2 of volume I of "The World as Will and ... A: Sergei. This is one of the hardest questions I've received in eight years as an All Experts Expert.' ... | |
| Feuerbach | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: What is another philosopher that I can compare to Feuerbach's new philosophy. Plese help thank you. A: K. Thanks for yourThis philosophy in mention has for its principle not the substance of Spinoza, not ... | |
| Searching for Good Books | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that J.F.K. was assasinated because he was going to turn our currency back onto the ... A: Good afternoon, Mike. Here we go. Read from start to finish: Depression - in economics, ... | |
| philosophy | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: is there any relationship between cosmology and creationsm or intelligent argument? ANSWER: ... A: Read this slowly, Sunanda. Philosophy, as usually defined, deals with a theory of ... | |
| philosophy | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: is there any relationship between cosmology and creationsm or intelligent argument? A: Sunanda. Thanks for the question. My answer is quite long: In a recent study of astrophysical ... | |
| comprehension | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I haven't written to you for quite a long time. Hope everything's fine. I don't rather ... A: Luke: See what you can do with this link: forum.zensupport.co.uk/thread/15172.aspx - ... | |
| comprehension | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I haven't written to you for quite a long time. Hope everything's fine. I don't rather ... A: It's been awhile, Luke, but better late than never. Here we go: One path shows the sequence ... | |
| Plato | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me understand Plato's conception of knowledge, truth, and certainty? A: Read the following very slowly, Nevaeh. My answer is a little 'deep.' The very term ... | |
| Begining with Plato | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Ive been interested in philosophy for some time but cant actually take any classes on the subject so ... A: I'm glad you're interested in Philosophy, Chuck. Probably the most interesting subject ... | |
| hi | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if you are familiar with Mackie argument of queerness, if so do you think railton ... A: Sue. This isn't my favorite subject but I'll try to give you my response: The Argument from ... | |
| philosophy Kant | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: kant said if something is objectively necessaery and yet subjectively contingent a)is it compelely ... A: Ready for Thanskgiving, Dot? Hope so! Kant proposed that objective reality is known only ... | |
| fleeting glory | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: How are you? I was thinking of people who, at some moment in their lives decide to leave everything ... A: Luke. Always glad to hear from you. Great questions. I'll start you off with a quote: ... | |
| Philosophy teaching | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend is in his first year of a Ph.D philosophy program and just started teaching an ... A: Good morning, Lisa: An academic job in philosophy isn't the only thing you can do with a ... | |
| the god debate | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Are you aware of a book that even attempts an unbiased summary of the contemporary state of the god ... A: Luke: BOOK REVIEW: "Beginning at Jerusalem" Five Reflections on the History of the Church ... | |
| fear | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: how's going? This time I would like to ask you about FEAR. We're all, or most of us, afraid of ... A: Golly darn, Luke. You're making mush out of my small brain. (Just kiddin', of course) Here we ... | |
| fear | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: how's going? This time I would like to ask you about FEAR. We're all, or most of us, afraid of ... A: Luke. I have a saying, "When in doubt, don't." Apply that to the following: While fear is most ... | |
| philosophy for non-philosophers | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm wondering if you can name some great books on philosophy for non-philosophers. There are two ... A: Good morning, Luke. The following is a list of the books you'll ever need to understand life. ... | |
| the meaning of things | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: Hank - can you answer this Physics/Philosophy question. I hear 'time is an illusion' or 'time may be ... A: Tony, for your interest in time. Quite a subject! Let me define ILLUSION: To opine, it's an ... | |
| honesty | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: how's going? I'd like to ask you about honesty. What does it mean to be honest with yourself. ... A: Luke. Good to have you aboard once again. Now, my man, a bit about honesty: What does it mean ... | |
| I am not sure if this is within your expertise, but you just might know | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Okay. This guy comes up to me and he's like "You're one sight for sore eyes." I have heard this on ... A: Stacia. Your question is within my expertise. If someone or something is a sight for sore eyes, you ... | |
| porpuse | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm recently very depressed: i have lost the will to live normally. I want to know: 'What is the ... A: Nords, for keeping in touch. Maybe this will help: Setting goals and finding potential goals in ... | |
| truth | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: Hank! How are you? "You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I ... A: The truth is ..... in a spiritual context: Truth is not a feeling. Truth is not an idea. The ... | |
| porpuse | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm recently very depressed: i have lost the will to live normally. I want to know: 'What is the ... A: Nords. So you're depressed? Everyone is to an extent. Maybe I can help: Discovering our purpose ... | |
| perception | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: Hank! How are you doing? I came across such a sentence somewhere: "Your perception of the world ... A: Doin' great, Luke. Hope you are as well. Here we go: One definition of perception is the ... | |
| Dante's Inferno | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Do you think that Dante's Inferno contradicts the Bible or Christian belief? How did his Inferno ... A: Jasmine, for theThe idea of an ever-burning hell has frightened countless millions! What really ... | |
| porpuse | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm recently very depressed: i have lost the will to live normally. I want to know: 'What is the ... A: C'mon, Nords. Quit feeling sorry for yourself. Catch this: In the context of our own brief ... | |
| Plato | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: am not sure if can asnswer this , but it is actualy Your answer wha tI am asking, Is the trinity ... A: Ann, for your question. Here we go: Aristotle bases his philosophy on that of Plato but he ... | |
| Plato | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: am not sure if can asnswer this , but it is actualy Your answer wha tI am asking, Is the trinity ... A: Good morning, Ann. So you want to know about Aristotle? Ask me anything. He's my favorite ... | |
| Plato | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: am not sure if can asnswer this , but it is actualy Your answer wha tI am asking, Is the trinity ... A: Here's a little something extra, Ann: Plato believed the rational soul to be immortal. ... | |
| Plato | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: am not sure if can asnswer this , but it is actualy Your answer wha tI am asking, Is the trinity ... A: This should help, Ann: It is arguable that Plato is the most influential of philosophers on ... | |
| Plato | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: am not sure if can asnswer this , but it is actualy Your answer wha tI am asking, Is the trinity ... A: Ann. So you're learning English. You're doing just fine. I understood every word. Here's your ... | |
| knowing | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Henry David Thoreau wrote that: We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men ... A: Luke. Great questions. Here we go: I find that I’m learning something new about myself every ... | |
| sartre | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: There is a passage from "Sartre on Love and Sadomasochism" http://www.lacan.com/conformper.htm, ... A: Luke. WOW! This is a hard one but ... I like hard questions. Let's hit it: Like Heidegger ... | |
| Philosophy | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: To what extent can philosophy be considered as science? A: Chris, for the question. It's a good one: The touchstone of the value of philosophy as a ... | |
| a question | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: So I conclude we are not all automatons. If we ask "why" "what for" and all the "wh..." questions it ... A: Fortunately, Luke, some worthy people tell us to take advantage of what we possess today so we ... | |
| a question | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Erich Fromm in "Escape from Freedom" wrote that: "We have become automatons who live under the ... A: Luke. Here we go: In summarizing chapter 9, Fromm describes the human situation. He ... | |
| ARISTOTLE AND HAPPINESS | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a phiolosphy student in Glasgow and am struggling over this question regarding Aristotle; - ... A: Great question, Alex. Let's give it a 'go.' * Aristotle's quote means a person is a victim ... | |
| philosophy | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: discuss philosophy is i know not what by wittgenstein A: Oyalna, for yourWittgenstein's reason for defining philosophy as "I know not what" is the PHILOSOPHY ... | |
| Philosophy | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Philosophy is i know not what by ludwig wittgensttein discuss (not less than 3000 words). A: Chris, for theI can know what someone else is thinking, not what I am thinking. It is correct to say ... | |
| free will | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: ....i am studying Aquinas and was wondering if you can tell me what he means by one of his ... A: Rose, for your"According as each one is, such does the end seem to him." But it is not in our power ... | |
| Life is like a dream | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I don't understand your idea of "universe", because I feel it is too deep and throughout for me. ... A: Rambo. I really like your attitude towards learning. This time I'm going to give you some info re: ... | |
| Life is like a dream | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I got few question I need to ask you. It seem to be easy, but I just don't understand. 1.Why does ... A: Rambo, for yourEvery great spiritual master says that this very life is like a dream. The Buddha, ... | |
| Philosophy | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: Philosophy is "I know not what" by Ludwig wittgenstein A: Chinwe, for your"Although the Tractatus is a major work of philosophy, it is for the Philosophical ... | |
| Hello my name is Bridget Buyna.... | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a senior at Shaler Area High School and in my English class we are saying expects for the ... A: Bridget, for yourOne meaning might be is some people see society as a much less pleasant place than ... | |
| Bertrand Russell/Rene Descartes | 12/10/2005 |
| Q: I am currently attending a college in Idaho and am having some difficulty understanding my ... A: Kevin: "Part II: The Argument "The ontological argument receives its major expression ... | |
| Scientific philosophy | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: Hank, How does scientific philosophy differ from all previous philosophies? Tony. A: Tony, for the"Scientific Method is considered as one way of determining which disciplines are ... | |
| phenomenology | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: I am finding phenomenology really hard to understand because of the terminology and in particular ... A: Lottie. Pretty deep stuff, I'd say: Husserl derived many important concepts that are central ... | |
| gays and lesbians in the military | 11/25/2005 |
| Q: Do rule and act utiliarians differ in their analysis of this issue? A: Mona, for yourStripped down to its essentials, utilitarianism is a moral principle that holds that ... | |
| ROUSSEAU | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: i have read some article and found interesting but unfortunate my interest was limited by this ... A: Samir, for yourConsider Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who wrote in 1762 the classic treatise on freedom, ... | |
| Hello Hank, Are questions... | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: Are questions about clear cut concrete entities more, or less likely to be verbal than questions ... A: Tony, for your question ... even though it isn't too clear: Yes ... facts are likely to be ... | |
| Asking questions | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: Hank, I am struggling through a very basic Philiosophy course and am trying to make sense of a unit ... A: Tony, for the question! Here are some questions you might wish to ask: Is it right to ... | |
| how has freedom and free will changed? | 4/20/2005 |
| Q: how do u think the concept of free will and freedom has changed from the Aristotilean view because ... A: "Although Isaac Newton (1642-1727) stands as the principle origin of modern science, not only ... | |
| Individualism | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: Overtime the increase in individualism has affected all of society. It has changed societies ... A: Sandra, for the"By looking at confusions over the definition of human death, we can see some ... | |
| HOBBES AND LOCKE | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: DID HOBBES AND LOCKE EVER ACTUALLY MEET IN PERSON? thanks a lot! A: Emma, for yourTwo men, mere philosophers, wrote their ideas for the world to see and have influenced ... | |
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Books, books and more book! Personal experiences can sometimes disprove philosophical discussions and writings. My PHILOSOPHY: Helping people is WHY we're here. At least it's my purpose in 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 almost 2011! I seem to have this "savior complex" due to which I seem to be automatically attracted to people who need my help on a daily basis. Since we are the only critters on the planet, how about joining me? Pleasure and satisfaction are your rewards. Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
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