Thu 16 Oct, 2003 09:33 am - The point of philosophy
Whil philosophy in its practice is a pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, or a similar object, I do no think that that is the goal of philosophy. Basic logic tells us that... (view)
Thu 16 Oct, 2003 09:26 am - Using Henry David Thoreau as an example:
Please read John Stuart Mill's [u]Utilitarinism[/u] and [u]Science and Ethics[/u] by ... the name is exscaping me right now...
Accpeting the GHP, is... (view)
Tue 29 Apr, 2003 07:42 pm - I say that reality is more than meer sensations. Sensations infer a place beyond sense from where illusions come from. Perhaps in the cave... for a shadow their must be flame, of course? This... (view)
Tue 29 Apr, 2003 07:34 pm - interesting...
who said I was looking for a satisfactory answer... I'd be happy just to stimulate a little discussion... I really would prefer unsatisfactory ones :wink: .
Yours Truly,... (view)
Sat 12 Apr, 2003 03:50 pm - In response...
If I knew what your point was, then I'd have a witty retort to the argument, but since I have no clue what your point is, then ____________ (fill in the blank). NO! Previous... (view)
Fri 11 Apr, 2003 07:18 am - Well...
I agree with Frank Aspia... but that is only because he presents nothing new to the nature of the universe... My problem is this... I never liked Descartes's full argument... holes in... (view)
Tue 8 Apr, 2003 03:39 pm - Yes... now I may understand... maybe
Hi Jamespetts!
I definately agree on your idea about the nature of the universe (the universal one atleast) existing seperate from perception. Did you come up... (view)
Mon 7 Apr, 2003 07:05 am - Joe nation:
elaborate please... Didn't Plato use the model where you shoot out the arrow and grab the thought? that was Plato right?... I often get confused though... sorry this took so long... (view)
