To sum it up more simply, we have a mind that interprets reality, and we know there is a reality because when a rock hurtles through the air and smash...
I agree that death is a tragedy for many. You spend an entire life improving yourself. Gaining wisdom. Learning how things work. And you can only pass...
I had an idea when I was younger. I've found the general ideas of attraction and rejection between objects to be rather mystical. When I've asked, "Wh...
You may be interested in a post I've written here that avoids the dichotomy of objective vs subjective as a basis for knowledge here. https://thephilo...
There are a few arguments for God. Here's a layman's breakdown to read. https://18forty.org/articles/3-arguments-for-gods-existence/ If you want to go...
You're welcome! And I got the alert that you replied this time. :D Very true. It has been argued that our intelligence evolved out of our social natur...
If I understand what you're saying, I agree. I once sat down and asked myself, "If this is correct, what would knowing the truth be?" I realized the o...
Your Princess Bride reference may be correct. My familiarity with first order logic is limited. However, I'm not seeing any specification addressed to...
I just happened to be reviewing old posts I had visited prior and came across this. Since you didn't reply to my posts specifically or tag me, I never...
Of course. This is the only efficient way to function. Assume I have a car. If I have a car I can drive to the store. Now have I proven how its a car?...
The physical basis is in application to reality, and seeing whether there is a contradiction. If I call a ball an object, and all the points that defi...
Glad I can finally get to replying to your post! First, there is a lot to cover, so I'll post a few answers at a time. Sorites paradox: When does a he...
Thank you! Yes, I agree that we're both observing and thinking along the same lines, but with different viewpoints. No, your contribution is more than...
Again, there is nothing in logic that does not let you do this. Logic is a tool. You can be meticulous with it, or generic. Noting that people are not...
No, that's just a poor use of logic. A good use of logic would be to include all the variables involved, and that includes the particular context. As ...
In an axiomatic system, premises are generally introduced one at a time. So if in the system you had, "All lemons are yellow," there is no contradicti...
Generally principles are thought of as guidelines that should be applied in different circumstances. "You should not murder" is a principle. Principle...
Perhaps instead of experience, the term 'context' would be better? So one should not steal if you have plenty of resources, but stealing food is accep...
You can behave favorably to evil people. Our behavior towards a person is not an indicator of their inherent good or evil. Do you believe beautiful pe...
Beauty doesn't equate to goodness. But beauty does equate to how much someone wants to associate with you. You can be a good person who society wants ...
Glad to see your around still! There's a bit to answer on that post, so I'll need to spend some time gathering answers to your questions. I should hav...
Something distinct is a discrete experience clearly defined. There is nothing wrong with seeing connections. But connections come from blending discre...
Ha ha! All good! Please assume the same attitude from my end. A good discussion is what these places are for. I respect your view points and approach....
I appreciate the read and compliment! Let me address the topic that you pointed out directly and accurately. True. We can create infinite distinctive ...
I think you have a severe misunderstanding. First, an assumption that two competing premises are true does not prove they are both true. In this case ...
You are correct. Modern day science has shown us without a doubt that death is final. Some despair, but you shouldn't. It should motivate you. Underst...
True. Do you have a specific example of when something both existed and did not exist at the same time in the universe? And I don't mean metaphysicall...
No, I wasn't trying to imply that you had responsibility. I was asking what you felt would be right. I think I see our difference here. I don't hold m...
You didn't strike me as one to believe in fate. So because one innocent person would die if you saved five people, you would let the five people die b...
Its now about what you think, its about what is. https://ourworldindata.org/suicide "For some countries in Southern Africa and Eastern Europe, the est...
Interesting. So if we have the trolley problem, both sides have innocent people, and both sides plead for you to save them by throwing the switch or w...
By statistics. If you really think you should die, you attempt to commit suicide. Most people do not attempt to commit suicide who are healthy. Theref...
Eternal life is not scary at all. I view it like a child who is afraid of becoming an adult. They simply don't understand what its like. But its rare ...
No problem! This is the place where you can. Please enjoy thinking and challenging to your hearts content. I doubt that. And if doubt had any weight o...
I appreciate it, but we're on the philosophy boards. We can claim things are possible or impossible, but its all about proving it. Can you prove its i...
Not at all. Being intellectually lazy and giving up to pat ourselves on the back is what the general populace does. Don't ever fall for that intellect...
Yes, what I do here is question the inherent goodness of existence, and determine that if there is an objective morality, it must conclude that existe...
Correct, and that is all this section is proving. The follow up post is where I try to logically build something off of this fundamental. Maybe I'm ri...
Right, so morality is an analysis of what ought to be. So, if presented with two scenarios, I can use the premises of a morality to decide what outcom...
Lets look at the definitions in the OP once again. Good - what should be Existence - what is Morality - a method of evaluating what is good If good is...
No disagreement, I agree. I'm not trying to play any hidden tricks here. We'll assume they mean it and are just very dramatic about it. :) This is the...
I'm not quite sure you understand what solipsism is. Solipsism is the idea that the self is the only thing which can be known to exist. Lets take your...
Its always pleasant to interact with people such as yourself! Thank you. They key is to look at what's in common, even among their differences. For ex...
I think its refreshing to see a debate over words in another language. Its a reminder that the battle of words as representatives of truth is a hill w...
Its a nice ideal to not do this, but practically we do this all the time. Parents will throw themselves in danger to save their children. Men will sac...
I see, so while innocence is a factor, the an important ingredient here is self-agency. So I assume in the case of the one person on the track yelling...
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