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A Conversation Between Nobody. "Where should I begin in my quest for wisdom?" "Pure logical thinking cannot yield us any knowledge of the...
Same. A combination of Buddhism and Stoicism is what I'm working with so far :D They're really damn similar. Vipassana meditation with Stoic...
Depends on your definition of words and language. It's certainly possible for thoughts to exist independent of any "formal language," but our...
[IMG] Not to mention he's a badass.
There's innumerable children that are in need of adoption. In my eyes, it's selfish to have kids (for now) because the would-be parents are...
This isn't necessarily my belief system, I'm just throwing out ideas in search for truth so that I might HAVE a belief system. :smoke:
I wasn't aware the argument was irrational, and I appreciate your criticism--I hardly ever have a medium to actually discuss this kind of...
Well my example was the rock lol. We can observe a thing, in this case a rock, and distinguish it from something else. The fact that this...
Does the fact that sociological essence exists in such context give merit to its objective reality since its a product of the universe? I claim...
I would say all objects appear to have an essence and that their existence implies goodness.
Would you mind pointing out what you see wrong in my last post? For the sake of truth lol
The fact that you can observe X and distinguish it from Y. You didn't give X its X-ness, you observed and discovered through logic (logic through...
It's not necessary to label the universal good behind reality God. But I think it fits nicely. I'd argue it's necessary to understand that a...
We were created by the universe. There exists a natural and objective goodness everywhere in the universe; we logically discover the nature of...
Next you should realize that everything YOU (a collection of ideas identifying with themselves) are also part of the "continuous creative flow" of...
On a subjective level, boredom and happiness cannot coexist. Are you suggesting you've fallen prey to the flavor of emotional persuasion I pointed...
I mean no harm, but this is relevant: South Park Cynical Asshole - YouTube
Personally, I'm not at all bothered by "the game." I participate in society as much as I can and as successfully as I can with a genuine smile on...
I think this kind of cynicism is worse than the perceived ignorance and monotony you so despise. Not only are you ignoring the natural/universal...
The problem is, this is how every negative emotional reaction works. Any time anyone's emotions are offended (i.e. frustration, anger, depression,...