It was not obvious to me, sorry. I googled it. There is a ton on this, could you maybe give a better explanation of what you mean? I simply answered t...
No, it does not feel like a routine. Boredom to me is not something I distract myself from. It is an indicator that I need to stimulate my mind with s...
I get that, but there are better words for that. What you are describing is a belief. If you're substituting the word truth for belief, its an imprope...
I'm not sure you're using truth in the correct manner. Truth is what "is". It is reality apart from anything we desire or want. Perhaps a better repla...
I appreciate the feedback Coben. The paper defines knowledge as I go. I am answering this question in terms of the context of the paper. And yes, you ...
There is nothing respectful about it. Using the words "limping" and "lame" do not show respect. Further, if you insist the presented situation is inva...
I am not quite at your age, but I have had a similar experience. I had reached a point in my life about a year ago where I had obtained everything I e...
Ha ha! Why the need to label yourself? It sounds like you're an intelligent, empathic person who wants the future to be bright. Why need more than tha...
Yes, you are correct. But so are possibilities. While they are both inductions, they are different kinds of inductions with different rules. Probabili...
By realised I mean that it has been researched and chemicals have been discovered to inhibit pain. Anesthesia and opiates are two that come to mind. A...
I'll link you an article from an a person who has a Phd in Astrophysics. Its an easy read though, no worry. https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithaba...
No, they really aren't. Let me give you an example. Lets say that some one sees the Loch Ness monster in the lake at a distance. Its really just a man...
Its a fun idea, but I see a few issues here. First, repeatability in science is not about confirmation of results, it is to check if the results are i...
What is the third point though? I understand that the first point is an origin that has no prior origin. The second point is that a forms current stat...
I believe all three options are incorrect, as this is a misapplication of what probability is. Probability is based on knowables. When you talk about ...
Excellent post! I had to reread what "goals" were again to make sure I had everything right. Back then I was not criticizing word choices, because we ...
You seem to be addressing the nature of a "first cause". I addressed this more fully here: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/8924/a-fun-puzzle...
I was giving an example in which a person believes they can win, but knows they likely will not. Having hope that they win can also happen, but was no...
Hi TVCL, I know you are busy. I've had time to think if I answered you question adequately last time, and I feel I did not. Lets first clarify what "e...
Lets look at the philosopher's claim: There is a mysterious phenomenon associated with my brain that is something which is not encompassed by the rule...
Humans are not fully good or evil. We are a mix. Sometimes we choose evil, sometimes we choose good. I don't see a contrast here, but feel free to poi...
Lets make the quote's implicit more explicit. "To not resist evil is to be an accomplice to it." Thus if we switch, "To not resist good is to be an ac...
I'm going to assume at this point that you've only read part one, otherwise you would understand what I meant by probability, and what I mean by belie...
Reality at its most basic is our will and what happens apart from our will. I may want to fly with my mind alone, but no measure of trying will let me...
Yes you can. I can buy a lottery ticket believing that I will win, but with the knowledge that I probably will not. This statement is a very basic beg...
A ridiculous excuse to try to justify your desire to be mean to people. You can be intelligent, thoughtful, and respectful of others. You don't care a...
Fortunately, I have patience to spare for the both of us then. You asked a question, and I provided you an answer. I did not say I believed in a God. ...
Animals do not question about God. The idea of God is a formation of imagination, what ifs, and wonderment of the world. It has driven entire philosop...
A fair point tim wood. I'm just trying to lend a positive voice to this thread. Whether we have decided our own beliefs on God is irrelevant. We shoul...
Mutakalem, I appreciate your attempt to tackle the issue of God and omnipotence. I think this is a much better way of analyzing omnipotence then the n...
Wow Jerseyflight, you are being a jerk. The man wants discussion, not insults. It might be unimportant to you, the same football is to me. Do I go to ...
They aren't absurd questions at all! They are avoided by lazy or uncomfortable minds. Philosophers demand we think about them and try to glean answers...
Best you can do is start the conversation and see if people join. People can be messy. You won't always get nice people, but you also won't always get...
This is the issue that all theories of knowledge struggle with. This is the analytic/synthetic section of the problem. Some might argue this is THE pr...
This is a fantastic start! With regards to defining reality, it is fine to start with a loose but accurate definition. You make an interesting point a...
Philosophies emphasis should be about logic. Politics and ideology generally emphasize emotion. Its not that emotion isn't useful or helpful in persua...
I'm not sure what you're describing is a contradiction in morality, but inconsistency in the law. If a person feels they should sacrifice their time t...
I had to read up on Rawls ahead of this, so take it with a grain of salt. My understanding of his original position is that morality is formed as a so...
I think you're over complicating the issue. 1. Doesn't have to be 8 years of Biden/Harris. You can just make it 4. 2. If you're concerned about the ba...
First, thank you for the compliment! And absolutely, question even the slightest issue you find. It is the only way to the truth, and I never take off...
I agree entirely with this. No person has ever built a tool that cannot be improved upon over time. Science is considered one of the best methodologie...
Certainly, its is a very difficult endeavor. But consider this, the study of epistemology has been going on for thousands of years with no conclusive ...
Well, I did exactly that in points 1-12. You have not been able to show this is wrong. You have in essence done exactly what you accused me of. You ha...
I just told you. Points 1-12 explain how this leads to the scale of Gods. I'm not going to retype everything that's already written down. There's my p...
If you continue to read the points, I'm sure you'll get your answer. If my points are unable to comment usefully on that, simply point out why my stat...
True. When I wrote skill, I considered skill both in obtaining status, and skills that other people find useful for their status, and will promote you...
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