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In: Does Philosophy of Religion get a bad rep?  — view comment
True, but he is at least better than William Lane Craig.
June 25, 2020 at 21:49
In: Does Philosophy of Religion get a bad rep?  — view comment
Understood. I suggest you take a look at contemporary PoR philosophers. I heard Alvin Plantinga is a popular one.
June 25, 2020 at 21:41
In: Does Philosophy of Religion get a bad rep?  — view comment
I don’t think you should give a damn what other people dislike. If you’re interested in the philosophy of religion, then go post there. Enjoy yourself...
June 25, 2020 at 21:30
In: Power determines morality  — view comment
I only posted to express my pessimism about morality. If I really wanted a serious debate about ethics I would have posted something more substantial....
June 25, 2020 at 03:47
In: Power determines morality  — view comment
I've got bigger problems than having to worry about ethics. Get back to me when philosophers manage to convince two percent of society to be ethical.
June 25, 2020 at 03:30
In: Power determines morality  — view comment
A pretty much useless statement.
June 25, 2020 at 03:16
In: God Almost Certainly Exists  — view comment
https://youtu.be/E_dGqavx5AU
June 24, 2020 at 19:04
In: God Almost Certainly Exists  — view comment
https://youtu.be/4bvuwsFL04g
June 24, 2020 at 18:58
In: God Almost Certainly Exists  — view comment
https://youtu.be/s6jiKd5iphQ
June 24, 2020 at 17:30
In: Power determines morality  — view comment
I agree. Society doesn't see anything wrong with not taking care of their mentally ill because the mentally ill are essentially powerless.
June 24, 2020 at 14:24
In: Buddhism is False in regards to happiness  — view comment
I agree with your thesis then.
June 24, 2020 at 14:21
In: Buddhism is False in regards to happiness  — view comment
Good advice for people who are not well to do, and have lots of potential. Bad advice for spoiled rich kids.
June 24, 2020 at 14:15
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
@"#right-wing-nutjobs" https://youtu.be/SbWg-mozGsU
June 24, 2020 at 13:00
In: God Almost Certainly Exists  — view comment
https://youtu.be/JrdEMERq8MA
June 24, 2020 at 12:28
In: Systemic racism in the US: Why is it happening and what can be done?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/WTJLsAgOlko
June 24, 2020 at 12:01
In: Does systemic racism exist in the US?  — view comment
I believe this is all relevant: Housing discrimination in the US, Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump https://youtu.be/b4m15H...
June 24, 2020 at 11:39
In: which philosopher ?  — view comment
List of dutch philosophers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Dutch_philosophers
June 24, 2020 at 11:33
In: Wiser Words Have Never Been Spoken  — view comment
You guys should be more happy @"ssu" @"Tzeentch" @"StreetlightX" (source). :broken: :rage: :fire: :death: :
June 24, 2020 at 10:52
In: Is "universe" an unscientific term?  — view comment
It depends on what you mean by "material". I also don't like the word 'materialism' because most materialist include in their ontology things that ord...
June 23, 2020 at 11:09
In: Is "universe" an unscientific term?  — view comment
Okay, suppose we define the universe as “all there is”. There’s the ambiguity concerning abstract objects (such as numbers); Some say numbers exist in...
June 23, 2020 at 09:18
In: Is "universe" an unscientific term?  — view comment
Consider this: The cosmos (UK: /?k?zm?s/, US: /-mo?s/) is the Universe. Using the word cosmos rather than the word universe implies viewing the univer...
June 23, 2020 at 08:25
In: Race, Religion, Ethnicity, and Nationality  — view comment
I’ll have to take your word on that. :wink:
June 23, 2020 at 07:18
In: Race, Religion, Ethnicity, and Nationality  — view comment
I know this is nit-picking but, do you believe that Jews and Romani are nations? If they aren't nations, then it is demonstrated that there are at lea...
June 23, 2020 at 06:55
In: 0.999... = 1  — view comment
I think the whole .9999... = 1 thing is much more interesting to psychologists than to mathematicians.
June 23, 2020 at 04:21
In: Race, Religion, Ethnicity, and Nationality  — view comment
I'm going to ignore all the hostile responses. I rather spend my time on constructive discussions. (Sorry for your inconvenience.) Ideally that is tru...
June 23, 2020 at 03:49
In: What are you listening to right now?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/3vqTiOsNIuQ
June 21, 2020 at 08:27
In: What are you listening to right now?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/pj1A-pLFriM
June 21, 2020 at 08:01
In: Nobel (Woe)Man  — view comment
Okay, perhaps you can call X & Y "pairs". The fact is they're different. If there's a mutation in a gene in the Y chromosome (for instance) there's is...
June 20, 2020 at 22:21
In: Nobel (Woe)Man  — view comment
I think men are crazier than women. Women have 23 chronomome pairs, while men only have 22 pairs. Men have an X & Y with no back up copies (poor thing...
June 20, 2020 at 21:59
In: Least favorite moderators?  — view comment
This is why we can't have nice things. :sad:
June 20, 2020 at 21:53
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/DxWkfJ4uvV0
June 19, 2020 at 03:49
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
June 19, 2020 at 01:10
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/5738/ignore-list-browser-extension/p1
June 19, 2020 at 01:03
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
He's offline now, and neither any of the other administrators are online either now. I'm sure he will close your account and threads though, so don't ...
June 19, 2020 at 00:50
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
@"Baden"
June 19, 2020 at 00:42
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
Thank you, and good luck with everything! All the best!
June 19, 2020 at 00:31
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
I think it is settled then. Hopefully over time you will get stronger. Perhaps then you will return to this forum and kick their asses. :lol:
June 19, 2020 at 00:18
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
Thats a false dilemma because you can avoid them both. If @"Wandering-Philosopher" wants to watch other members get ripped apart here on the philosoph...
June 19, 2020 at 00:03
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
Not when you are suffering severe emotional distress. Avoid all predators, I say.
June 18, 2020 at 23:26
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
@"Wandering-Philosopher" I wouldn't if I were you, there are way too many sharks here.
June 18, 2020 at 23:15
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
No problem. :victory:
June 18, 2020 at 22:42
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
I think you should try mental health forum (and I'm not saying this put you down). There are very kind and supportive people on those forums. This the...
June 18, 2020 at 22:39
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
@"Wandering-Philosopher" I hope you the best.
June 18, 2020 at 22:22
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
I wouldn’t take it personally. The internet brings out the worst.
June 18, 2020 at 22:11
In: What are you listening to right now?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/ttKn1eGKTew
June 18, 2020 at 20:41
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
https://youtu.be/FhXz60f0HLU
June 18, 2020 at 20:34
In: When VR (virtual reality) becomes realistic enough will anyone remain unplugged?  — view comment
https://youtu.be/OqIgQC0Gx4Y
June 18, 2020 at 14:51
In: Argument: Why Fear Death?  — view comment
I agree with everything you just said, but I don't fear death. I fear dying.
June 17, 2020 at 23:30
In: Lets Talk Ayn Rand  — view comment
:rofl:
June 17, 2020 at 23:10
In: High IQ Societies  — view comment
I pretty sure @"shmik" has a very high IQ (he hasn't been active for a year, though), I would also place a bet on @"andrewk", perhaps even @"SophistiC...
June 17, 2020 at 22:39
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