Tag: philosophy
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The fear of philosophy (and death)...
Many people claim that they are "not interested in philosophy". However the true reason behind this phenomenal indifference is something more deep, something more profound and serious: The fear of dying. Philosophy is mainly related to themes having to do with existence, reality, life, being et cetera. Talking about these things can be frustrating since…
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The Philosophy of (Greek) Frappé, Zen, non-thinking, living...
We humans are strange beings. We like living and yet we do everything we can to die. Taking things as they are, not thinking too much, just staying cool while the universe explodes besides you, could be part of a Zen teaching. But this is not a Zen teaching. This is the Frappe Philosophy. Many…
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Atheists, Materialists - Can they have "enemies" ?
Can you have real enemies if you are an atheist-materialist? Could you ever consider a lifeless machine or a computer as an "enemy" ? How often do you quarrel with things? Because if you are a materialist, only "things" exist...
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Dawkins, life's purpose, steaks
In "God's Delusion", Dawkins refers to the purpose of life by citing a meeting he had with Watson. During the interview he took from Watson, Dawkins asked him what he thinks about science finding out the "how" and religion finding out the "why" in life. Whatson, according to Dawkins, responded that "I do not believe…
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Philosophizing, happiness, misery...
Is philosophizing synonymous with misery? If people who do not care much about the problems of the world are really happy, then what is the point in thinking too much? one might ask... However being conscious of one's happiness is a gift. We are conscious beings! And we should honour that gift in the best…
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