Recently a philosophical acquaintance argued that materialists blatantly contradict themselves when they take a materialist view of reality and yet affirm that free, independent action is possible. The argument which he presented relied on three premises: 1) Materialism affirms that reality in nothing but matter-in-motion. 2) Materialism implies affirmation of determinism, the metaphysical idea that [...]
-
Conceptual Gaps in Philosophy: The Butterfly Conversation and Our Search for the Truth
Setting the Stage: Reality in the Eyes of the Butterfly As we search for the truth (any truth, be it God, or the meaning of life, or the reality of the universe), we, Mankind, must remain humble. Why? Despite our considerable intellectual prowess, that intellect remains bounded by our temporal, three dimensional existence. Let me [...]
This entry was posted in philosophy and tagged butterfly, pholosophy, realluty. Bookmark the permalink.
-
A Four Step Guide to Feeling Positive
Im amazed at how quickly Ive been able to master this. Just as quick as I, youll be able to master it, too. The trend lately has been to think positive, practice the Law of Attraction, and then, good things will come, as if by magic. However, for many of you, you find it is [...]
This entry was posted in default and tagged Attraction, Feeling Positive Im, Four Step Guide, Instead, Ive, Law, The. Bookmark the permalink.
-
Could You Be Psychologically Contaminated?
People nowadays are very preoccupied by their physical health, taking every measure which their pocket allows in order to drive away any kind of biological or chemical contamination. The problem is that people are not well aware of another serious type of contamination which affects their mind, their judgment and their actions in various domains [...]
This entry was posted in default and tagged Descartes, Spinoza, There, You Be Psychologically Contaminated. Bookmark the permalink.
-
The Philosophy of Universal Integrity: The Three Foundations Used to Make All Ethical Decisions
Ethics is one of the most controversial subjects in philosophy. Before we go on to the main subject, let us look at some historical arguments: 1. Physics: Particle or Wave? It has been concluded that light is both a particle and a wave. 2. Neuroscience: Electrical or Chemical? It was once believed that the activity [...]
This entry was posted in culture, default and tagged Nature, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Social Science. Bookmark the permalink.
-
The Meaning of Dignity
The word “dignity” is frequently employed in many moral, political, ethical and religious debates or simple discussions. It generally refers to any human beings rights to be respected and treated ethically. This concept is extended from the Enlightenment age principles of inalienable, inherent human rights. In politics, the term is used when criticizing the bad [...]
This entry was posted in default, religions and tagged Alan Gewirth, dignitas, dignity, Dignity The, English, Enlightenment, Enlightenment Age, French, Kant, Kants, Latin, Meaning, Mortimer Adler, Western. Bookmark the permalink.
-
Spiritual Growth Exercises
“We live in illusion and the appearance of things. There is a reality. We are that reality. When you understand this, you see that you are nothing, and being nothing, you are everything. That is all.” – Kalu Rinpoche We all would want to attain spiritual growth, only if it was an easy process. Spirituality [...]
This entry was posted in christianity and tagged Growth Exercises, Kalu Rinpoche We, Yoga. Bookmark the permalink.
-
When Hurricane Strikes
Those that have lived a lifetime in the tornados pathway know better how important it is to run to the shelter in time. They are always aware that a tornado maybe approaching so they know all about the tornado warnings and the way they need to get shelter. However, when it comes to spiritual level, [...]
This entry was posted in christianity and tagged Bible, Christian, God, Gods, Hurricane Strikes Those. Bookmark the permalink.
-
What is Pessimism Bias
To paint a picture of life is difficult. But asking people about life is sort of like asking about an optical illusion riddle. Optical illusions are pictures and images, which present different views of the same reality. So you find yourself wondering “is it a duck or a rabbit?”, “Is a zebra black with white [...]
This entry was posted in default and tagged Different, Fortune, Is There a, Pessimism Bias To, Pessimistically Biased From, whiteheads. Bookmark the permalink.
-
Have You Experimented Despair?
What is despair after all? The definition of the dictionary describes it as such: despair is to lose all hope, to be overcome by a sense of futility or defeat, the complete loss of hope. Sitting powerless on your sofa envisioning the worst scenario crying for help, or maybe without even crying, just whispering for [...]
This entry was posted in christianity and tagged Bible, God, You Experimented Despair. Bookmark the permalink.