Philosophy Now Forum

Yes, I think that the man would have to have some sort of ethical standards for himself- even if he is alone.

I think everyone can be selfish at times. It is when people cannot work and cooperate with others because of it is when it becomes a problem.

I don't think that Mersault affirms that life is worth living. He was very apathetic toward everything, and a nihilist. Though I haven't read the book in a while.

"When one loses the language, one loses the society." -JSS, I think that this is very true. Once we lose the ability to communicate with one another through language, it will be difficult to live with one another. We use language to communicate and express ourselves. Without this, life wou...

Yes I think that knowledge is built upon previous knowledge. You would need to verify the facts of the statement to know if it is true or not, even if it is a valid statement.

[quote][/quote] "In order to understand psychology you need to understand evolution." -What makes you say this?

I think that it can be easier for readers to relate to ideas in the form of a story rather than a book such as a textbook.

I don't think that if there were many different universes it would necessarily mean we would live forever. It just says that there are many universes that exist.

I'm listening to Cold War Kids right now. I like them a lot, and pretty much any musical soundtrack.

I think what you said here is problematic- that we could not make any different choices. One of the definitions of choice is deciding between different things. So people have the ability to choose one way or another.

I don't think that the Golden Rule implies communism. It is just a way to treat others fairly and with kindness I think.

You are more likely to have aural hallucinations if you need silence to read? Who said this? I have never heard that before.

Yeah, I think it would. That is so cool!

I don't do better thinking that way. I could never study or read without it being silent. Though some people can do that somehow.

Yes, you would need to be conscious in order to be aware of the emotion that you are feeling at the time. Without it, you wouldn't know what you are feeling.