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I don't either. However I'm trying to parse the nature of Metaphysical features from our consciousness. Agreed, some people do, I don't. It still leav...
February 24, 2020 at 20:53
I think you captured the exact concern that the OP posits. My interpretation is the opposite. Firstly, these are Metaphysical queries. And as such, th...
February 24, 2020 at 17:35
Hey Doug! Okay. I was a bit confused, because I thought you said earlier that propositions were either true or false. And other examples I alluded to ...
February 24, 2020 at 17:16
Hey Doug real quick don't have a lot of time this afternoon but wanted to get back to you. At the risk of redundancy it's worth repeating the infamous...
February 22, 2020 at 20:31
I will definitely check out that link... . And I don't want to derail this thread whatsoever into a religious debate, as it would ruin the so called c...
February 22, 2020 at 20:09
Just quickly, of course, any judgment or proposition that relates to causation, cosmology, natural science, phenomenology, consciousness, et al. You k...
February 22, 2020 at 19:46
Hahaha, no. I think it went something like this: In Tony's New York accent, while in the car with the girl he loved (one of many): " Don't worry 'bout...
February 22, 2020 at 17:50
Hi Gnomon! Not to digress too terribly/off topic, but quickly, in your view: 1. Religion gives ( the concept of ) God a bad name. Any validity to that...
February 22, 2020 at 17:44
Yes, I agree there. Even if the combination of both Darwinism and timeless existence ( metaphysical abstracts or features of conscious existence) were...
February 22, 2020 at 16:49
Yes Tim, the question was somewhat rhetorical :wink: . The short answer is that there are a multitude of propositions that go beyond simple true and f...
February 22, 2020 at 15:48
What is an undecided proposition?
February 22, 2020 at 14:45
I think the direct correlation or comparison there would be through the use of a Polygraph. :gasp: Otherwise, empirical methods of psychology can cert...
February 22, 2020 at 14:43
Hi Possibility! Well, I think you might be left with a paradox or quandary of sorts there, and that's ok. I appreciate your partial explanation as to ...
February 22, 2020 at 14:25
This is a long shot and perhaps a little bit different than in your context, but Heraclitus might be a possible source. Heraclitus’ vision of life is ...
February 22, 2020 at 00:49
Nice post. I happen to agree with your definition of the temporal-ness of time, and the timeless nature of, what I'll call, the concept of eternity in...
February 21, 2020 at 16:16
Gnomon is correct I believe, when he says that the rule only applies to an actor operating within space-time. However, in addition, the intriguing thi...
February 21, 2020 at 14:10
Interesting. Spinoza posited that there was a super turtle out of logical necessity. Similarly, he thought that the Universe was one in the same as ti...
February 21, 2020 at 13:49
No, the baby who suffers from interminable angst. No wait, you stand corrected, maybe we should throw the angry baby out!! That might end your sufferi...
February 20, 2020 at 20:08
28. 2/20/20. A federal judge sentenced President Donald Trump’s friend, the longtime Republican operative Roger Stone, to more than 3 years in prison ...
February 20, 2020 at 19:16
Abstract's such as music, art, mathematics. Then, the cognitive sciences that deal with the Will, wonderment, love, hate, and other emotive phenomena ...
February 20, 2020 at 17:23
Ok, I see you can't answer those basic existential features of our consciousness. Let's turn then to metaphysics. Does that exist?
February 20, 2020 at 17:13
I'm just a bit confused. How did abstract's (math) evolve?
February 20, 2020 at 17:10
Then you really can't explain the nature of that metaphysical feature of conscious existence, correct?
February 20, 2020 at 17:06
Ok, but if I am trying to survive by dodging falling objects, should I use space relationships of perception, or hurry up and run calculations? If you...
February 20, 2020 at 17:05
Regarding your inability to answer the other one's, of course you had no intention of exploring those questions because they are questions about Being...
February 20, 2020 at 16:52
Ok great. If you're thinking it is true, why does mathematical abstracts exist when they are not needed to survive in the jungle? Or in making it perh...
February 20, 2020 at 16:49
They are straight forward questions, no? I mean, what is perplexing you about them?
February 20, 2020 at 16:44
Not sure I'm following that one. Are you suggesting there is no forgiveness in life?
February 20, 2020 at 16:43
Thank for your reply Stars! Before we get too far along, I want to make sure you didn't overlook my questions to you from the previous post. Do you th...
February 20, 2020 at 16:39
Good! But are you now suggesting one should throw the baby out with the bathwater ?
February 20, 2020 at 15:25
Christianity is misogynous and homophobic. How should you resolve that problem? Better hurry and answer that, Satan's coming!!!!
February 20, 2020 at 14:43
...Stop lying". Life is full of lies, get over it! Hahaha Seriously, you say you've studied the bible: see Ecclesiastes! Otherwise, you better hide, S...
February 20, 2020 at 14:31
You would have to support your argument with the exclusive virtues of survival, purposelessness, randomness and chance, to say the least. Accordingly,...
February 20, 2020 at 14:21
Thanks Stars, what is your proposed theory there?
February 20, 2020 at 04:44
Thank you Stars for your thoughts. Of course my initial reaction is relative to the argument over the existence of mathematics itself and the laws of ...
February 20, 2020 at 04:39
I finally got a chance to read your paper a bit more thoroughly. One thought I came away with is the common notion of the paradox of time and eternity...
February 20, 2020 at 04:19
Satan is going to get you, watch out!!!!!!! Run and hide, quickly!!!!!!!!!! LOL
February 19, 2020 at 20:03
LOL, now that's a novel idea Frank! Perhaps he will get that reasoning; at least it seems consistent with same!! I'm praying for your soul, you are co...
February 19, 2020 at 20:02
Yes, I think it would be an oxymoron. For instance, I've been following Daniel Dennett's (positive Atheist) youtube debate's lately, and he is startin...
February 19, 2020 at 19:51
"Therefore, as you've claimed above, if it (these things) are indeed a myth, then I urge you to listen to yourself and those who are trying to guide y...
February 19, 2020 at 19:17
Ahh, there it is. The hidden agenda/ axe to grind. Well, not sure where to begin other than you seem stuck on misinterpretation. Regarding homophobia,...
February 19, 2020 at 19:07
Thank you kindly Gnomon! Quite unveiling. I did a cursory read and am curious. I will study it and report back.
February 19, 2020 at 17:50
Is there any import associated with regurgitating the ancient paradigms? In other words, what are you trying to argue for or against? It seems as thou...
February 19, 2020 at 17:37
In a word no. That theory is an old ancient paradigm/Judeo Christian translation issue. Think of sin or evil as intrinsic finitude. Imperfection in th...
February 19, 2020 at 16:20
Indeed. Take for example art, music and math, all of which, confer no Darwinian biological advantages. Or take consciousness and self-awareness. It go...
February 19, 2020 at 14:53
That's correct, God did it! Ok, my work is done here; next question. (Sorry Banno, you asked a simple question, you got a simple answer. I think it's ...
February 18, 2020 at 21:05
Maybe Dr. Spock knows: https://youtu.be/QcxWxNO8idc
February 18, 2020 at 20:38
Great question! I have a few more (just a few regarding emotion). Did the jury acquit using emotion rather than logic? And is Trump's emotion of reven...
February 18, 2020 at 20:32
Post Impeachment truth and lies: 27. 2/13/20: President Trump told Fox News friend Geraldo Rivera on Thursday that he did send Rudy Giuliani to Ukrain...
February 18, 2020 at 14:42
His credibility is highly suspect. I have found that he can't be honest with himself or other's. After reading responses to mine and other poster's..,...
February 14, 2020 at 20:25