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This is a group to discuss old philosophers, and the philosophies they created. Perhaps through exploring their opinions, we can better understand our own.
Location: Plato's Ideal world
Members: 219
Latest Activity: Nov 21
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Labels & definitions & such 2 Replies
How do you handle labels and definitions of things and persons in life? Handy and unavoideable tools or untrue mindbending pains in the asses? This is what i think of it: Labels, titles..You need ...
Tagged: communication, individuality, cooperation, group, freedom
Started by Veevee. Last reply by Veevee Nov 21.
Schopenhauer 1 Reply
Arthur Schopenhauer was a german philosopher in the 19th century. He is famous for his philosophy of the will. Basically this states that humans are motivated by their own will to live. He goes on...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Nov 21.
Lycurgus
Lycurgus was a philosopher in ancient Sparta known as the lawgiver. He was respected by all Spartans for his mind devoted to justice, and the respect he inspired from all men. He was a victim of h...
Started by Paladin Nov 12.
Thomas Paine 2 Replies
Thomas Paine was a philosopher during the 18th century in America. He was a man who's radical views on politics, and religion helped lead to the two most influential revolutions in human history. ...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Nov 4.
What does “TIME” mean to YOU? 13 Replies
Since we are all travelers on a cosmic journey – stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. But the expressions of life are ephemeral, momentary, and ...
Tagged: Time
Started by FMAC. Last reply by Veevee Oct 18.
Thoreau 4 Replies
Henry David Thoreau was an author, poet, and philosopher during the early 19th century. He created methods and means of observing nature that would predate and lay the foundation for modern ecolog...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by Lore Sep 30.
Favorite Philosophical quotes. 50 Replies
Whats everyone's favorite philosophical quotes? There are some good ones out there.
Started by Paladin. Last reply by circonG Sep 12.
Marx 19 Replies
Marx was a philosopher in the 19th century. He was born in the german province of Prussia in 1818. He earned a doctorate in 1841 with his thesis "The Philosophy of Nature." During that time he was ...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by skafo Sep 3.
The Unstoppable force VS. the immovable object! 31 Replies
Come on people, get crazy. I wanna hear the most logical, most illogical, and most random comments you can muster over what would happen if the Unstoppable force and the immovable object collided! ...
Started by Beoftw. Last reply by skafo Sep 3.
Time 2 3 Replies
I don't remember who though that when time ends then it starts from the beginning... I think that's true, cause "time" is like a line and if it doesn't find itself at one moment, then there would ...
Started by Mario. Last reply by Fortnox Aug 29.
The "Emergence" concept 3 Replies
Have you ever heard about the concept of Emergence? It's not a philosphy itself nor a science, it's a "new" way to look at "objects" like mind, society, chemical reactions, love, nature, economy as...
Tagged: emergentism, emergence
Started by Alessio. Last reply by Alan Aug 28.
Kant 10 Replies
Immanueal Kant was a philosopher who was celebrated in his home country of Germany for most of his life. His philosophy influenced all of the German philosophers after his death. Kant questioned t...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by Ryan Aug 10.
The pointless arguemnt of proving Gods existance 69 Replies
*whew* ok. ive spent hours, and hours, and hours arguing my theistic thoughts on God, and diving deep into my mentality and scripture proving my belief that there is a God. but it has occured to me...
Started by Beoftw. Last reply by Ryan Aug 10.
Difference Between Dreams and Reality? 13 Replies
A philosopher,Rene Descartes, held the idea that we could not differentiate between dreams and reality. So we could constantly be dreaming and never know it. He also said that we could be making up...
Tagged: descartes, reality, own, dreams
Started by bluephilosopher. Last reply by Beoftw Jul 29.
A Tale of Two Tables and a Chair
A Tale of Two Tables and a Chair A PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEM CONCERNING HUMAN EXISTENCE WITH A SOLUTION BY MORTIMER ADLER By Max Weismann In 1912, the British philosopher, Bertrand Russell, wrote a ...
Started by Comdr * LightSpeed * Jun 26.
The Circle Theory 26 Replies
Perlude:I am a 57 year old male of American origin.my stated Goal here is to Teach A basic truth about LIFE.I discovered this TRUTH at the age of 15 and applyed it to all aspects of my Life and suc...
Tagged: Globes, Orbs, Circles, Circle
Started by RIMILITIA. Last reply by Lucian N Jun 12.
Time 37 Replies
Have you ever though, time doesn't exist? Think if there were only day or only night and we wouldn't have any clocks, would there be still time? For me time is something humans invented to make li...
Started by Mario. Last reply by John Jun 10.
Plato. 26 Replies
Plato was one of the figures credited with the formation of Western Philosophy. He asserted that nothing in the world is exactly what you call it. Anything golden has traces of impurities that make...
Started by Paladin. Last reply by Lore May 29.
Zen 2 Replies
From "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do" by Bruce Lee The way to transcend karma lies in the proper use of the mind and the will. The oneness of all life is a truth that can be fully realized only when fal...
Tagged: zen
Started by Alan. Last reply by Beoftw May 22.
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Comment by Paladin on July 20, 2009 at 5:22am - lol
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Comment by Paladin on July 20, 2009 at 5:21am
- Awesome Daniel. But I think that you could make an argument that we only perceived the goal being made and did not have any concrete verification that it went in.
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Comment by Daniel Lockwood on July 20, 2009 at 5:11am -
PHILOSOPHY FOOTBALL!!!
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Comment by Trosso on June 15, 2009 at 10:02pm -
I don't suppose any of you know any good documentaries or places to read up on philosophy? I'd look some up but some of you seem knowledgeable and may know some good resources already :)
thanks in advance :)
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Comment by J. Rake on June 10, 2009 at 4:51pm -
Evolution, and life itself is an incredibly impressive construction, Mr. Lagerkvist.
One may be a philosopher simply by giving this a moment's thought.
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Comment by christfag on May 5, 2009 at 8:53pm -
I'm familiar with a few introductory texts in Philosophy (mainly in the Helena-Greek tradition) as i find the subject fascinating for a hobby, but I'm no expert.
That's why I've joined this group; in order to expand my horizons by hearing from people who really devote a lot of time to the subject and what fascinates them.
Just for the record;
1. Socrates lived it, but I reckon Plato romanticised him a bit.
2. Machiavelli was an obsequious little runt who spent his career kissing butts.
3. Kant is handy for having beside the bed - as I'm an insomniac and the guy sends me to sleep :3
4. I still haven't really got around to checking out Hume as there aren't enough hours in the day.
I'm happy to be corrected on any of these opinions, although it would take a lot of work to change my mind on point # 2
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Comment by Ricky Lagerkvist on April 12, 2009 at 9:57pm -
This sounds and seams like the best group of all the I-power monkey fantastic groups in the realm of I.
And a big and interesting topic- Because when you think of it, or when you think when you think of it, the mind is a really impressive construction. Its mind boggling, to say the least, the power the mind has over itself.
Good stuff.
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Comment by Sohrab on April 1, 2009 at 6:25am - This looks like an awesome group, I just got some books from the flea market, on various philosophers.
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Comment by Paladin on March 26, 2009 at 2:01am
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Cool Philosophers got a mention in the latest I Power video.
Thanks for the nod of appreciation guys.
I will try to keep the group worthy of the praise.
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Comment by RIMILITIA on February 22, 2009 at 4:57am -
Freedom friends,I am a Junk Yard Philosopher.I believe in The Circle Theory ONLY.
We live only ONE truth in Life.Every thing is a Circle and breaks down into 3 with a little left over.I will post my blog soon.I love to teach People about the Truth......
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Charles
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