Philosophy and epistemology

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

Hi,

 

I've wondered if someone here is interested in topics like philosophy, epistemology, reason, etc...

 

I'm currently reading about some of the greater philosophers of the Enlightenment like Hegel, Feuerbach, Kant, Marx but also Adorno.

 

Feel free to post your opinion on philosophy/philosophers you like. 

Edited August 1, 2017 by L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y

[falcosenna1 8,320]

Interesting philisopihical question. I've thought about it several times, too. Is there a meaning in life? Or are we just here to live or to be lived? What do I represent as an individual? I'm so small knowing that the universe is infinite. It is, right? Or does it actually stop somewhere? Is that possible? I believe it is infinite. What could be at the end if it wasn't anyways? Now, because of its infinity, there should be at least one copy of me, of each individual. Is my duplicate, in case he exists, part of the meaning of my life, or is it part of my meaning of life?

 

There's so many things I like to think about, even though I'll never be given an answer, at least not during my life. Perhaps there's a clear answer in the future, since science always has a straight explanation for everything, or doesn't it? :P

 

Mind-blowing, right?

 

Now, the meaning of life to me is knowing that I live and creating a future (for me and my future family). Sure you could think why looking at the future. Eventually, we'll all die at some point. Why don't you live in the present, you might ask. Sure, I do live in the present and enjoy all happy occasions, but those who don't look at the future, might miss something to live towards/for, might miss a meaning.

 

So far my philosophical reasoning that just jumped into my mind. :P

Here's a post I made in another topic. So, yeah, I do like to reason and think about philosophical subjects. :)

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

Here's a post I made in another topic. So, yeah, I do like to reason and think about philosophical subjects. :)

Interesting thoughts :)

 

Well, I personally deny things like 'meanings' since I'm a convinced nihilist.

[Ms.Awsomer 286]

Whats philosophy , epistemology ,  Enlightenment,Hegel, Feuerbach , Kant, Marx, and Adorno?????????????

[monkeyburn 13,523]

L.I.I3.3.12.T.Y - Before reading any further. Get a shovel, go to the back yard, and dig a very big hole. If someone gets mad at you for this, explain why you are doing so. If nobody gets mad, continue to dig about two feet deep and four feet in length and width, and fill it back in. Then ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" :o  After you complete this task, you may continue to read. B)

 

P.S. If you don't have a back yard, or shovel, or just don't feel like exerting yourself. Go to the bathroom, put a generous amount of shaving cream in your hand, and give yourself a facepalm. Then ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" :o  After you wipe your face, you may continue to read. B)

Edited August 1, 2017 by monkeyburn

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

L.I.I3.3.12.T.Y - Before reading any further. Get a shovel, go to the back yard, and dig a very big hole. If someone gets mad at you for this, explain why you are doing so. If nobody gets mad, continue to dig about two feet deep and four feet in length and width, and fill it back in. Then ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" :o  After you complete this task, you may continue to read. B)

 

P.S. If you don't have a back yard, or shovel, or just don't feel like exerting yourself. Go to the bathroom, put a generous amount of shaving cream in your hand, and give yourself a facepalm. Then ask yourself, "Why did I do this?" :o  After you wipe your face, you may continue to read. B)

I don't understand...

[dilsharox 2,395]

around 2 billion people follow a philosaphy which is buddhisem 

[personia 4,036]

around 2 billion people follow a philosaphy which is buddhisem 

Erm, no.

[dilsharox 2,395]

Erm, no.

then what is it? a religon? 

[personia 4,036]

then what is it? a religon? 

A: Yes.

B: There is no way that 2 billion people follow it.

[dilsharox 2,395]

A: Yes.

B: There is no way that 2 billion people follow it.

whats the difference between a religon and a philosaphy? i live in a buddhist country so i know what im talking about 

roughly 2 billion china itself has over 1.2 buddhists 

[Hate 5,582]

Let's not go into ''that'' details when it comes to religion please. 

[monkeyburn 13,523]

I don't understand...

Your perception is correct, but in time it will change.

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

Your perception is correct, but in time it will change.

Well, my perception just helps me to deliver a judgement on something. That doesn't make it correct tho. The logical value behind that judgement always changes with time.

[monkeyburn 13,523]

Well, my perception just helps me to deliver a judgement on something. That doesn't make it correct tho. The logical value behind that judgement always changes with time.

If one is born with perception, then logic can have no value. However, learning the difference between that which is correct and incorrect, nurtures perception for that moment, for no moment is identical to the individual. What I know now, will change with time.

Edited August 2, 2017 by monkeyburn

[Tofu 6,773]

I follow Pastafarianism

[splitterpoint 10,986]

All I know that philosophy is philosophy but it isn't, yet is is... while it isn't.

Am I a pencil sharpener?

Edited August 2, 2017 by splitterpoint

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

If one is born with perception, then logic can have no value. However, learning the difference between that which is correct and incorrect, nurtures perception for that moment, for no moment is identical to the individual. What I know now, will change with time.

That's a problem of how you define 'value'. Perception can have a value in terms of the way you efficiently operate in your environment in a given moment with aid of perception. However when you see perception as a manner of trying to experience absolute truth, then it has no value at all.

But I definitely agree, everything changes with time and place, including perception.

Edited August 2, 2017 by L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

I follow Pastafarianism

All hail the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

All I know that philosophy is philosophy but it isn't, yet is is... while it isn't.

Am I a pencil sharpener?

Interesting. Well, what you are is a matter of sociological identification. In a more complex context, I guess we are all nothing.

[monkeyburn 13,523]

That's a problem of how you define 'value'. Perception can have a value in terms of the way you efficiently operate in your environment in a given moment with aid of perception. However when you see perception as a manner of trying to experience absolute truth, then it has no value at all.

But I definitely agree, everything changes with time and place, including perception.

You are entitled to your perception...Common ground is a good thing...So, was it the hole, or shaving cream?  :D

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

You are entitled to your perception...Common ground is a good thing...So, was it the hole, or shaving cream?  :D

I'll go with the shaving cream I guess :D

Yeah, common ground might be good in society, but not as a whole. It doesn't indicate absolute truth.

Edited August 2, 2017 by L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y

[monkeyburn 13,523]

I'll go with the shaving cream I guess :D

Yeah, common ground might be good in society, but not as a whole. It doesn't indicate absolute truth.

^LOLOL... :lol: (shaving cream).

 

 

[r_Masquerade2 98]

Hi,

 

I've wondered if someone here is interested in topics like philosophy, epistemology, reason, etc...

 

I'm currently reading about some of the greater philosophers of the Enlightenment like Hegel, Feuerbach, Kant, Marx but also Adorno.

 

Feel free to post your opinion on philosophy/philosophers you like. 

Traditionally, Marx and Feuerbach aren't regarded as philosophers of the enlightenment. At least that's how its taught in the USA. The enlightenment was focused on rationality and freedom, and founded the notion of political liberalism (in the traditional sense). Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke, Paine are good examples.  

 

I'm no great philosophy buff, especially with regard to the axiological, but I have taken PSYCH 101, which mainly focused on Socratic thought, such as Plato, and western stoicism. I have however read a little Nietzsche, Kant, Camus, and Ayn Rand. If you actually take Marx's philosophy seriously, I would highly suggest reading Hayek's book, The Road to Serfdom.

 

My main interests are of esotericism and psychoanalytic psychology, particularly the ideas of Carl Jung. 

[L.I.I3.3.I2.T.Y 820]

Traditionally, Marx and Feuerbach aren't regarded as philosophers of the enlightenment. At least that's how its taught in the USA. The enlightenment was focused on rationality and freedom, and founded the notion of political liberalism (in the traditional sense). Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke, Paine are good examples.  

 

I'm no great philosophy buff, especially with regard to the axiological, but I have taken PSYCH 101, which mainly focused on Socratic thought, such as Plato, and western stoicism. I have however read a little Nietzsche, Kant, Camus, and Ayn Rand. If you actually take Marx's philosophy seriously, I would highly suggest reading Hayek's book, The Road to Serfdom.

 

My main interests are of esotericism and psychoanalytic psychology, particularly the ideas of Carl Jung. 

Yeah, Feuerbach obviously isn't. But Marx theories were mainly based on the theories of Hegel from the period of the German idealism. Especially when it comes to Dialectical Materialsm, Marx adopted a large part of Hegel's ideas.

 

Well, I actually also read about Ayn Rand, great ideas about rational egoism. As well as about the other libertarian theorists from the Austrian School, including von Hayek. But honestly, his criticism has barely anything to do with actual Marxist social theory.