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What is a good Nietzsche book on his philosophy of Nihilism?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

sixxunderground asked:

I’m looking for a book or two based on Nietzsche’s writings of Nihilism and his philosophies on society and such. I’m looking for something that does /not/ include a biography. Thanks!

Tags: Nietzsche, Nihilism, Philosophies
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Which episode in Babylon 5 does Delenn explain the philosophy of the Minbari?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Katharine asked:

When I say that, I mean the philosophy where we’re all the projections of the universe trying to figure itself out. She used a light and the wall as a way of explaining it, I think.
Can I get the name or the number of the episode please?

Tags: Minbari, Philosophy, Universe
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what are the disadvantage of studying philosophy?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

sabrina asked:

Any negatif effect that philosophy can have on the long run.give any negatif point that you can think of.

Tags: Long Run, Philosophy
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Describe the difference between the philosophy of, religion of, and science of a cockroach:?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

sari asked:

Does anybody know or can describe the difference between the philosophy of, religion of, and science of a cockroach?
any ideas????????

Tags: Cockroach, Philosophy Of Religion, Science Ideas
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Do I have a chance of getting into any Philosophy Grad School?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

spartanmike asked:

I have a 1290 on the GRE, 4.0 GPA, and what I deem to be a very good analytical essay. However the school I am currently attending has an unknown philosophy reputation and overall weak academic reputation. What do you think my chances are getting into any Philosophy Grad Program with funding.

Tags: Academic Reputation, Gre, Philosophy
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Would taking an English and Philosophy class in one semester be difficult?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

cali♪nocturnal asked:

Do philosophy classes have a lot of essays to write?

Tags: Philosophy Class, Philosophy Classes
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Great Books of “Modern” Western Philosophy that are generally Applicable to living?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Marco4 asked:

I find recent western philosophy to be so abstract and academic, that it usually does not have alot of directly applicable principles. For example Immanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard, and more recenly John Rawls, I don’t find people finding these works helpfull in everyday life. I’m somewhat disillusioned with more recent western philosophy.

I guess my question is, do others find themselves in the same situation, and if not what works have you read that you find to be very down to earth, that people in everyday life could use.

That ancient image of the philosopher shut in, in his ivory tower, I once hated that image, I still do, yet I’m finding it to be more and more true.

Tags: Abstract, Great Books, Guess
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Can someone please help me with this philosophy question?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Fred B asked:

How is the movie “Meet the Parents” with Ben Stiller, related to philosophy? How is the movie philosophically examined?

Tags: Ben Stiller, Movie Meet The Parents, Philosophy
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What is a question I can stump my Philosophy teacher with?

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Docta Paul asked:

I’m taking intro to philosophy and I want to ask that perfect question. Not to stump the teacher, necessarily, but to make him think and also make the other students think “What a good question!”

Tags: Ask Question, Good Question, Philosophy Teacher
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