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For Morpheus and all others, what is the role of philosophy in your life?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Rapper Jess Rite asked:

Do you have a personal philosophy which influences your life choices?

Tags: Life Choices, Morpheus, Personal Philosophy
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Does anyone know the philosophy story of the village sacrificing a boy so he takes in all their suffering?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Keith C asked:

There is a story I read a couple years ago in my philosophy: ethics class. There is a village, and in order for everyone to be happy, they sacrifice a boy (who takes in all their suffering) and keep him in a cage for his whole life until he dies. When he dies, they replace him with another. Anyone know the author and concept, keyword, or idea I can research this with?

Tags: Happy Boy, Sacrifice, Whole Life
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How is this category (Philosophy) different from the others?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Sin™ asked:

I realize this is a poll but I’d really like to hear responses from our resident Y!A Philosophers.

Thanks for your input. (Optional: If you’d like you can also help me answer: What is the meaning of life?)

Tags: Philosophers, Philosophy, What Is The Meaning Of Life
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What comparisons and differences do you see in Carlos Castenedas philosophy?

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Fred L asked:

And those of Eastern practices? When I first read the books I thought it was an originial philosophy. However I did notice some similarities … discuss.
And those of Eastern practices? When I first read the books I thought it was an originial philosophy. However I did notice some similarities … discuss.
Whether or not it was pure fiction, or if Don Juan Matus was real or fictional, I do admit the “character” of Don Juan was extremely entertaining. And for the first person who answered, do you have a web site where Castaneda admits it was fiction?

Tags: Don Juan Matus, Eastern Practices, Philosophy
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I Really Need Someones Help With This Philosophy Assignment?

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

MiMi asked:

My instructor is of no help at all (online class) and I really REALLY need someone to help me please. Here is the topic:

historical development of Continental philosophy’s existentialism and phenomenology as a response to Hegelian idealism. Pay special attention to the key contributors and principle issues of the time.

Tags: Existentialism And Phenomenology, Philosophy Assignment, Principle Issues
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Is anyone willing to share their knowledge of philosophy with me?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Sprite A asked:

If so, message me. I feel like learning about philosophy.
I, too, own a dictionary, thanks.

Tags: Dictionary, Knowledge, Philosophy
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What do you think about majoring in Philosophy?

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

lala asked:

I’m about to start my sophomore year as a philosophy major.

I need your opinions.
Thank so much!!

My long term goals are to finish my B.A in Philosophy and go to into law school.

Again,

thank you

Tags: Law School, Sophomore Year, Term Goals
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Based on The Prince, would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of the overall philosophy and actions of Nicholas?

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Luke Skywalker asked:

Tsar Nicholas Romanov II — Last Tsar of Russia?
Would Machiavelli approve or disapprove of his philosophy and actions? Why or why not?

Tags: Nicholas Romanov Ii, Philosophy, Tsar Of Russia
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