Archive for October, 2009

 

What is the formal term in philosophy for someone who argues a point strategically rather than factually?

Monday, October 26th, 2009
philosophy
Rockabilly asked:


You know, someone who uses sort of falsely constructed arguments to win on points rather than with valid conclusions.
Thank you.
Or perhaps rather, what is this type of arguement called?

 

What are some careers that involve Philosophy?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
philosophy
Socially Awkward asked:


I want to know if there are any careers that would help to have studied philosophy in school or any that require it? Although it will be a kind of long time till i am able to go to college (4 years to be exact) i want to start thinking about what to take now.

 

What is your favorite branch of philosophy?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
philosophy
BulletBite_45 asked:


For me it’s: Metaphysics, Philosophy of the Mind, and Analytical Philosophy.
Yeah lol, I rarely ever have just one favorite. I’m terrible at picking favorites. You should see my list of favorite movies lol.

 

What would you do with a philosophy degree?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
philosophy
Cookie asked:


I really enjoy philosophy, reading, thinking, talking.. I want to do a degree as a mature student, and I have never wanted to do a degree in anything else.. I still don’t know where I am going in life, but I do want a career.. I am just worried that although I am sure I will enjoy studying the subject, that it won’t actually benefit me..

 

Can you give me any suggestions on how to write the introduction in my philosophy paper?

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
philosophy
LifeDoctor asked:


It’s really hard! I cannot start it!

I’m wrtiting a reflection paper regarding the philosophy of Zarathustra!

Can you suggest some? because im thinking of starting it with a quote by zarathustra himself and begin explaining it.

 

Is this good thought for a beginner at philosophy?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
philosophy
E-con asked:


Something must’ve come from nothing, but how can nothing turn into something without something first existing? But how can anything just exist without first being formed into existence? Could it be that nothing is something, but if that is the case how could nothing always exist if something cannot always exist? What is nothing exactly? How did nothing come into existence? Is nothing considered to be existence? Can nothing really exist? How can nothing really be if it is considered not to exist? How can nothing exist it is nothing? If it does exist it means that nothing is really something, and that something always existed, but how can something just exist? How can something exist when there is nothing?
I have just read the first 2 chapters of Sophie’s world and just had to put my thoughts on paper and wanted to know what others may think about them am I doing good for a beginner of philosophy? Is there even a such thing as doing good in philosophy?

 

How to write a philosophy for a Child Care Center? Any tips or ways that I can start it?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
philosophy
Mia asked:


Can anyone help me. I know I want to have a play based program but not sure what else I should include. Please help me and give me any suggestions. Thanks for your time.