I started reading this carefully with some quotes and counters, then got to about section 4 and started skimming. First, this paper needs more focus. ...
Except for the fact that life exists and is made up of known chemical processes. If he's talking about any one chemical process, well of course not. L...
I thought you of all people would be interested in exploring ideas outside of established science. Do you have anything to comment about the idea of l...
I wouldn't say life is an illusion, just another state of matter. One way to look at life is it is an internally self-sustaining chemical reaction. In...
Advanced portion: Only read this once you understand the first section and if you have more questions on how knowledge works within social contexts. S...
Induction While a method of evaluating beliefs through a deductive methodology has been proposed, there are times when a belief cannot be deduced. In ...
Reductionism can be simplified even further. Science never asserts that its underlying premises are true, only that they have not been able to be disp...
No, induction can never result in knowledge. However, certain inductions could be considered more reasonable or cogent than others. That is the proble...
Lets try another tact. Do the people deductively know where their car is at that moment, or are they making an induction? The only thing they could kn...
I think what is often missed in evaluating theism is the cultural and emotional aspects of it. First, there is the cultural. Oftentimes theists are ra...
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/9015/a-methodology-of-knowledge I have written a knowledge paper divided into four parts. It answers the Get...
I don't see why not. I believe emotional and general language is extremely useful and enriching as long as it does not supersede the physical reality ...
The Gettier problem is a very technical critique of a very specific declaration of what knowledge is. If you state, "Knowledge is a justified true bel...
Sorry for the late response. I'm not sure what you're asking me here. All of those things are reactions of your brain. Neuroscience doesn't deny the p...
Morality should transcend humanity. It should apply to other plants, animals, and even the physical interactions of the universe. The moral question b...
Good question. I would say that there are a few big puzzles in philosophy that still need to be figured out. 1. Knowledge And by knowledge I mean bein...
Pop philosophy, or forum philosophy of people just spouting opinions could fit in the OP. Proper philosophy which concerns itself with a logical solut...
In my experience as well you need something a little more out there to get responses. Its not the claim I have any issue with. Its the fact it didn't ...
First, an actual link. Its not my job to point out links for them. Once an actual link is pointed out we can judge how strong it is. Why is it stated ...
There is a difference in using terms within a broader argument with the assumption that people know what those words mean versus just making an emotiv...
This is not philosophy, this is propaganda politics. No one knows what you mean by this. Avoid such ill defined terms and write out some points. What ...
What you're talking about is, "If we create an AI with social intelligence and a sense of bonding with humans, will it owe us anything?" Yes, because ...
I believe the root of philosophy is the need to create a logical identity where there is none. For example, what is "good"? Many feelings and implicit...
No, I'm stating that power reveals one's moral standing. To be a moral person, one must understand what is moral, and follow that despite temptations....
Its essential to the prompt of the conversation. If we can't agree on what corruption is, we can't discuss it. That's still not a definition of circul...
There has been no mention thus far of relative morality, so no circular logic. I am assuming what is moral is consistent whether you have power or not...
Like anything, its excess that is the problem. I think pornography can be very healthy for people for situations in which they are unable to be in an ...
No, I was noting that power does not make a person corrupt. A moral person is moral because they choose to be despite lack or rewards or possible harm...
Power does not corrupt. Power reveals character. A person who obtains power and "becomes" corrupt, was always a corrupt individual all along who was c...
A good topic. I largely agree with your viewpoints with one implicit addition, "If those who speak freely do not intend to manipulate through untruths...
The "Will of all" can be implemented both as a collective, and as an individual. But so to can the "Will of self". An individualist with the will of s...
Yes, I agree. On top of that, we're now looking at the point of exclusion and inclusion. I see this as enforcement and non-enforcement. If I understoo...
Yes, but a political society is a collection of individuals who have an organized manner of interacting with others. That necessitates some level of c...
Yes. You are describing a collectivist interpretation of individualism. Who is affording primacy to each individual in a collective? The collective. T...
When I was warned for my posts or behavior, I was reached out to privately. Moderators generally do not air such issues publicly. No one knew when mod...
A good question. Lets examine what goes into a ban. First, a ban usually only happens after repeated reports and warnings from the moderators. I've ha...
Did you use poor language? Insult people? Did you think that because you saw another post that seemed low brow in your eyes you could do the same? My ...
Hello Hello. If you're interested in some deep dives into epistemology, I've spent years thinking on the issue here. https://thephilosophyforum.com/di...
Interesting thought. I believe that great people do not necessarily know they are great, they are driven to become great. Studies have shown time afte...
In these cases, yes, they are nonsense questions. And in my case, using an apple as feeling was nonsense as well. I hope you didn't ignore the point t...
Two factual reasons. 1. Your genetic composition is not 100% identical with any other human being. 2. You exist in a different space then another huma...
Perhaps a little clarification. The hard problem has nothing to do with the biology of consciousness. Lets say in 20 years we discover all of the biol...
To simplify a complex question, a 'person' is a word we use to describe a concept. Now that concept can mean different things to different people base...
That's very fair! I suppose the question can be rephrased like this then. 1. Your life is an illusion created in your mind. An outside being feeds you...
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