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In principle, if Nirvana means that everyone's sense of self is transcended, I think that would solve the problem for you, yes? So the theory would be...

Be well Timmy!

Evil/Sin means the same thing. Both are transgressions against the human ideal of perfection. Think of it as the metaphorical tree of knowledge. We ar...

No worries. I know it can be frustrating at times. I'll let you ponder my last post to you, and if you're so inclined to parse my comments, feel free ...

Hey Johndoe! Aren't you the same guy who was wrong about challenging me over the fact most all domain's of philosophy invoking God? If I recall, wasn'...

Correct, and neither were you. But you suggested it was a problem. And I said it wasn't. Not sure hiding behind ad hominem is your best approach. :sni...

Think about what it is, that causes you to wonder about causes. Put that into analytical terms. Is that exclusively a physical phenomena? Simple examp...

Sure. As I've stated elsewhere, early church politics unfortunately excluded Spinoza's wisdom… . It's a shame. Another reason why I'm a Christian Exis...

Interesting. Consider how one perceives ugliness, and what intrinsic value that might have. Some are motivated by ugliness by creating beauty. In prin...

You may want to seek guidance from Pforrest and/or 180 on that one. Forrest was once banned for his anger, and 180 likes to drop F-bombs, so not sure ...

Cause is a metaphysical component of consciousness. It is your sense of wonder. What causes you to worry about wonder/how does that impact your self-a...

180 is just another one of those angry atheists who like to drop the F-bomb. Even Einstein saw the angst: "The fanatical atheists are like ... who are...

And what's your point ? There's nothing new under the sun there. The ontological argument is based on formal logic and exclusively a priori. You might...

Interesting. You're getting a little closer, with your definitions about metaphysical abstracts. See, you're learning LOL. Now you have to link it wit...

I don't see a problem with evil; it's just a lack of perfection. With respect to what God 'meant', you may refer to Kant's synthetic a priori knowledg...

Okay, in that context, relative to the power behind aesthetical beauty, I'm not sure how the metaphorical brains in a jar are mutually exclusive. Mean...

Possibility I believe it was you who introduced 'power' into your theory. I'm confused now. More on that later.

Well looky there another disgruntled atheist. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is and answer some of these metaphysical questions, I'd lo...

If I recall correctly, you were banned recently for ad hominem/personal attacks on other people. Karma is a mysterious thing. (I suggest you take 180'...

You might find Kant's Metaphysics interesting here, in the form of a question to ponder: Pleasure and Judgment What is the relation between the pleasu...

Answered? Surely you're joking LOL. I suggest you read what is writing. At least he's interested in Metaphysical discourse. Not sure personal attacks ...

Possibility! When you say 'power' do you really mean 'energy' or 'material agency'? The reason I ask is that it seems more appropriate or synonymous w...

Possibility! Have we then, ruled out 'chemistry' as a 'virtuous phenomena' between the sexes? Chemistry may not be love (do we know what love is?), bu...

Great, thanks for engaging. Let's look at what Kant said initially, in the form of a three part question. 1. 'All events must have a cause', is that t...

Great, thanks again for engaging. Let's talk about love, shall we? Firstly, can we agree that there are elements or phenomena associated with Love tha...

Nice. Well there's a start. It could be any of those domains because they cover the nature of existing things, or the reality of nature, however you w...

Nope. It's metaphysics. I'll give you a clue, ever study Kant and Schopenhauer?

Well, two succinct points: 1. Ethics invokes God form philosophy class 101. I didn't personally design the curriculum. 2. With respect to pragmatics s...

Should I take your inability or unwillingness to answer the metaphysical questions (the nature of your existence) as acquiescence by silence? For some...

They are metaphysical questions for which you seemed unable to answer. It is very clear from your one line answers. You are using the classic politica...

That couldn't be further from the truth. What is it about metaphysics are you struggling with? Again it seems as though if the questions are inconveni...

Welcome aboard! Gee, well, I want to engage in debate and discussion but I'm not sure where to begin with that. I mean it almost seems like a purging ...

No I don't. But certainly would not be opposed to studying that... .

I've never been a proponent of the Ontological argument. It's strictly a priori. Otherwise, majority ruling has the power from logical inference.

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You're overlooking the obvious. You said arguments for God's existence have no power to convince anyone God exists. Why then were the majority of citi...

Hahaha. I suppose everyone has their weaknesses' :razz:

Really? Why does America have 'In God we Trust" on their currency? Is that not a source or the tools used for the exchange of economic power?

I'm missing your point? Are you talking about these questions about the nature of existence: What method best explains my will to live or die? What me...

Is it not relevant because you said so? Hogwash. The Will, is something, not nothing. Please explain why it's not germane to the OP? In the alternativ...

If you're looking for cigar smoking ego-strokes of your own ideology you're mistaken. I've laid out numerous concepts and you've essentially folded un...

It is not that it's a "may be" ; it's essential in discovery of novel theories about existence. Kant would basically say it's an innate feature of con...

I'm confused. I thought you threw in the towel over there? That's why I'm suggesting a one-on-one title fight, just you and me? Let me know when you'r...

Hey 180, I thought you were an atheist who was an-in-the closet materilist!!?? LOL Seriously, can you not answer the question? What is it about the Wi...

Mmmmm, nice. Then do tell, why you were unable to answer those metaphysical questions (?) I'm now wondering, is it because you can't or is it because ...

Let's parse each one carefully. This is a philosophy site last I checked. Therefore, what is it about the Will that is not metaphysical?

You may want to study how synthetic a priori knowledge is possible.

Is that another way of saying that you don't understand metaphysics?

They imply causation. Hint: explain causation viz conscious existence. Let me know.

Sure, try some of these (they certainly relate to something/nothing viz self-aware conscious Beings ): What method best explains my will to live or di...