TMF! If the subjective experience explains the nature of reality, what would explain the information acting upon all matter (or emergent matter as it ...
StreetlightX! Have you considered metaphysical Voluntarism? Meaning, the intellect is subordinate to the Will, hence: St. Thomas, the Intellectualist,...
AND: I think it was you--ahem--who raised the specter of Existentialism by the forgoing comments. And as such, you seemed interested (or at least opin...
Sure, and that would be existential. I wouldn't say it is a "religious move" (or maybe elucidate some on your meaning there). Instead I would say taki...
TMF! And just to take a slight turn or detour here: I'm suggesting in a hierarchical fashion, something like: cause--->change--->time (you questioned ...
TMF! I would rather rephrase that by saying something like: There's this causation (energy or force) that moves change through time. And I've been sug...
The following will help with the intrigue (regarding my argument of Time subordinate to change) of the subject matter: "Time is something different fr...
1. Time's value: if I were an immortal being i.e. I am changeless, time would lose its value Good point TMF! Also, said another way, if Time is more a...
TMF! In your scenario, I think about the concept of change. 1. Change and Time: what is the nature of these things...whether it is the idea's of time ...
Sam! Well, let's see where should I begin... :snicker: . Since you put that out there , of course I will ask for justification to support your asserti...
I will ask you again, in order to support your claim, explain how the conscious mind does not involuntarily use Time ( past present and future) in ord...
I will challenge you to support your claim. Explain how the conscious mind does not involuntarily use Time ( past present and future) in order to expr...
Oh, I apologize for the redundancy. I did take the opportunity to do a cursory read of your previous OP and couldn't find where you were able to reach...
Where have I ever said that time is only present? Please use the quote function. altheist said: "...all thinking takes place in the present..." . So, ...
Let's take one at a time (no pun intended): And by maintaining the OP/paradox, if we are saying that the past, present and future all consist of Time ...
Well, I tried to be helpful. You seem unable to address my argument. If you wish, I will abide by your request: Time is paradoxical and/or contradicto...
"And by maintaining the OP/paradox, if we are saying that the past, present and future all consist of Time itself, is that not somehow a contradiction...
Okay, let me try to understand you. You are saying that Time is " a real law that governs concrete things, such that they can and do receive contrary ...
Instead, time is truly continuous, and past/present/future are its three general determinations at which different states of things are realized. ...A...
No, but that has no bearing on whether time logically could have had a beginning. Agreed. And I understand the other point you and TMF are arguing. Bu...
And in a succinct fashion, what was your answer, again? The reason I ask to re-visit that so-called phenomena (relative to time) is because both TMF a...
If it is true that past, present, and future are required to cognize reality, how does that square with the law of non-contradiction? In other words, ...
Perhaps another paradoxical way of looking at time is in a pragmatic sense viz. ex nihilo. We need the past and future in order to cognize and exist. ...
:up: 180, Danke Schon! “God is the name we give to the science we don't understand. Science is the name we give to the God we don't understand.” ? Ste...
No quarrel there, however, what is the medium? In other words, the means and methods would be intriguing. Otherwise, the book would be restricted to r...
Sam! No exceptions taken. Agreed, I realize you are wanting to keep it lucid. And I'm sure it's a struggle to balance all that from, as you said, bein...
Well said TMF!! I believe 'carefully considered inference' bridges the domains of both science and philosophy. And all that of course, is looking at t...
Try thinking about those questions relative to the OP. You might find the answer you are looking for.... Otherwise, I get it. No problem, if you are n...
Yes Frank, and I am saying that, by positing my simple questions about belief, those should make sense to you and provide part of the answers...but yo...
Frank! What's the problem, I thought we were engaging in discursive debate? I hope you are not acquiescing by silence/not answering my questions conce...
How did God come to be? 1. Answer: Not sure; how did your own existence come to be; is it infinitely regressive you think? If the answer is yes, that ...
Are you sure? What is; wonder, the will, colors, love, sentience, music, mathematics, change, and of course, consciousness? (What is the nature of tho...
Well Frank, this subject is not for the faint of hearts. It's quite comprehensive. Think of it this way, virtually all domains of Philosophy invoke Go...
No I don't. Philosophically, you could say belief is all part of a justified true belief, belief system. If I tell you I saw God, or had a religious e...
So, we will be using the three methods described earlier (sensory experience, testimony, and logic) to infer that consciousness survives death. Which ...
Here's the so-called definition standards: Belief: 1.an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. "his belief in the value of hard...
Frank! Well, I get it, sort of... . I mean I get the ambiguous usage. And it's okay to parse the meaning of belief because in my opinion it is still g...
In a word: power. And that means prediction and control. We care about what can help or harm us. Feed the hungry. Foil the tyrant. Heal the sick. To a...
Christian! I get a sense that you are opposed to the dichotomization of creation and evolution. Can they co-exist? For instance, in a similar fashion,...
Frank! I realize that word 'Belief' gets under your skin. It would be intriguing to explore some of the reasons with you, as I don't recall us ever ch...
Hanover! Thank you for those thoughts, relative to the distinctions of Faith v. experience that is... . I agree with you for the most part. However, i...
Valentinus! I don't quite remember the previous discussion, but in any case I agree with your premise. Once more, there are plenty of illusionary and/...
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