|
|
| MEMBER |
 |
 47yrs • M |
exterminate all rational thought |
 |
 |
| THREAD |
 |
Societya society at eachother's throats.
18 Posts • 6241 Views
Philosophy Forum |
What I don't understand is why people seem to block out rational thought when they are angry
One mistake people often make is in thinking that anger is necessary to accomplish goals. Emotions in... |
|
|
| MEMBER |
 |
35yrs • F |
learning is a process, you cannot have it with a snap, cause if thats the case, then there will be no need to search for what\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s truth and rational. |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
why do we praise rational?
8 Posts • 2925 Views
Philosophy Forum |
People find 'rational', 'clear', and 'meaningful' synonymous. Rational beings tend to believe that things have order and meaning. Those kind of people are afraid of irrit... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Societya society at eachother's throats.
18 Posts • 6241 Views
Philosophy Forum |
OK this may be a dumb question but mi confused.. rationallity means what is resonable (i didnt chek the definition yet) but doesnt that mean if its caused.. IF all our actions are caused.. so then are... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
The "What probably is = what is" fallacy
31 Posts • 8964 Views
Psychology Forum |
...and maybe even just as little of our own minds... I'd say that no, it is not a reasonable premise.Funny thing about emotions is => they are not rational so then some of our beliefs are not... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Ethics & MoralityThe moral hand, a complete and coherent ethical theory
4 Posts • 3407 Views
Philosophy Forum |
You are an exception in this category, and what is irrational here is that you expect that everyone can be rational too. That is not so; if it were, the world would not have so many problems. I am not... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
JUST A THOUGHT
99 Posts • 20958 Views
Philosophy Forum |
To simplify what I was saying about the web article: one can debate about the rationality of morality as readily as one can debate about things scientific. One may or may not give up his or her belief... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Christianitycommandments
68 Posts • 14696 Views
Religion Forum |
you will do the right, rational or conscientious thing without needing a rule to follow.
The right, rational, or conscientious thing are rules. |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Ethics & MoralityThe moral hand, a complete and coherent ethical theory
4 Posts • 3407 Views
Philosophy Forum |
I prefer consistency, because that is the only way to avoid arbitrary, opportunistic behavior. If you are allowed to be inconsistent and let your taste preferences dominate, than so am I and everyone... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Life & DeathVoluntary Human Extinction Movement
233 Posts • 129551 Views
Philosophy Forum |
'Welcomed' addition to the VHEMT Community as a 'Supporter'.
I appreciate the welcome -- but I'm no so sure that it's appropriate to label me a "supporter" until and unless I de... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
War & TerrorismAmerican warmongers
72 Posts • 23356 Views
Politics & Current Events Forum |
"Many of the stories you hear about Saddam gassing his own people was in full view and apathetic support of the US.
I mean, how does it make sense that we blame him and jail him and kill Iraqi... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Relationships & LoveMen and Women don't want the same things, so why bother?
14 Posts • 5904 Views
Psychology Forum |
Why bother with the fantasy in the first place then? If it's just about species perpetuation?
The fantasy evolved because it conferred a reproductive advantage. Evolution doesn't care one w... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
JUST A THOUGHT
99 Posts • 20958 Views
Philosophy Forum |
Without reading it, however, I can probably argue that certain things can be known a priori. Things known a priori most likely cannot be argued as soundly as things known a posteriori. So, science, wi... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Can you see the blinders?
2 Posts • 2078 Views
Philosophy Forum |
Yeah, Coberst, it appears that we're all victims of a range of assumptions that seem rational or reasonable at first glance but which become questionable premises upon closer examination.
Prob... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
why do we praise rational?
8 Posts • 2925 Views
Philosophy Forum |
Some people need structure. They structure because of fear. Fear in chaos and lack of control. When you lack control you grab the rope tighter to regain control. People feel need to control because wi... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
LawEvolution vs Creationism
19 Posts • 6151 Views
Politics & Current Events Forum |
Informative and Rational. |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Ethics & MoralityIs there a Rational Ground for Morality?
1 Posts • 3039 Views
Philosophy Forum |
Is there a Rational Ground for Morality?
There can be no morality without law but there can be law without morality.
Law can create particular obligations but law cannot create a law that dictat... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
GovernmentThe Anti-Bush Thread
0 Posts • 38348 Views
Politics & Current Events Forum |
Thanks DT -
It is so refreshing to see a rational argument in here once in a while! :D |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
ChristianityWhat makes people so angry about the Christian faith?
23 Posts • 18324 Views
Religion Forum |
saint is a title given by religious leaders, meaning saints are real people merely with a title rather than imaginary beings.
KGB: Its the principal of a saint that is imaginary. A 'saint'... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
ConsciousnessALTRUISM and SELFISHNESS
23 Posts • 26256 Views
Philosophy Forum |
Well, I agree with everyone here. And disagree, too.
I agree with Ziltoid in that there is nothing that can't be considered as a degree of "selfish". In that respect, I disagree with... |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
ChristianityWhat makes people so angry about the Christian faith?
23 Posts • 18324 Views
Religion Forum |
This is exactly what I mean! Why can one not have a rational discussion about Christianity without anger and hatred emerging! |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
The Truth Of 911
3 Posts • 2122 Views
Photos, Videos & Music Forum |
..... Scary, Enraging,... undeniable rational thinking. |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Reality & MetaphysicsYour definition of existence
23 Posts • 9810 Views
Philosophy Forum |
EOTW,
That's the first rational common sense answer I have ever gotten. Excellent post. Paul |
|
|
| THREAD |
|
Utilitarianism and Kantianism applied to abortion.
2 Posts • 4155 Views
Philosophy Forum |
One thing I want to point out regarding your assessment of the Kantian view is that you are assuming that the unborn child is just that, a child. You're assuming that it is a fully rational being... |
|
|
|
|
|
My Posts
