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• Sunday Quote: C. Stephen Evans on the God Question

  
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  "The question about God is not merely a question about another entity but a question about the character of the universe as a whole. The rejection of the cosmological argument implicitly carries with it a commitment to a rival metaphysical view, such as pantheism or naturalism. Ultimately, the question is not, Can ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: James S Saint Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:06 am (GMT -5) Belinda wrote: Me, I submit that the cause of somethingness is consciousness. Its a matter of faith whether or not there is something outside or beyond or above or underpinning consciousness.The best contender for the role of this Platonic ...
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• An Introduction To Astral Travel Projection

  
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  Astral travel projection may not be new for some people, especially those who are into paranormal studies. For the benefit of those who had heard it just now, astral travel projection is also called OBE or out-of-body-experience. From the word it self, you can now have an idea of what it is. It is the capacity of our ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: lifegazer Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:01 am (GMT -5) Belinda, I actually addressed his initial post on the first page of this thread, if thats what you mean.
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: Belinda Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:51 am (GMT -5) I have been following the argument between JSS and Lifegazer,and I agree with Lifegazer, Now I request Lifegazer to link his argument with the original question. Me, I submit that the cause of somethingness is consciousness. Its a matter of faith whether ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: what is the difference b/t the soul and mind?

  
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  Author: Santini Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:56 am (GMT -5) satyesu, youd have to define what is meant by "mind" and by "soul" before thats an answerable question.
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Why something instead of nothing?

  
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  Author: Santini Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:54 am (GMT -5) This may just be one of those deep mysteries about which our brains are incapable of discovering the answer . . . assuming there is an answer out there awaiting discovery. Maybe in time (geologic time, that is) and with future evolution, well discover the ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Why something instead of nothing?

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: PrivateVoid Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:36 pm (GMT -5) Thanks everyone for all the enlightening and enjoyable responses. Santini: “because it’s impossible for nothing to exist?” Yes, I’ve considered the same thing but it’s just not satisfying. Lifegazer: I used the word “matter” as a placeholder ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
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  Author: James S Saint Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:29 pm (GMT -5) lifegazer wrote: James S Saint wrote: lifegazer wrote: Are you even listening to a word I say, I wonder. I am very familiar with the concepts of solipsism and I have no desire to bother with such old, tired, ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
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  Author: Bluemist Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:27 pm (GMT -5) James S Saint wrote: Existence == any realm of mutual affectance. That says that for anything to exist, it must have effect upon something else in the same realm. Almost. A realm of affectance is a location, or the entire universe (my ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: lifegazer Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:06 pm (GMT -5) James S Saint wrote: lifegazer wrote: Are you even listening to a word I say, I wonder. I am very familiar with the concepts of solipsism and I have no desire to bother with such old, tired, and demonstrably discredited ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Why something instead of nothing?

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: ape Subject: Re: Why something instead of nothing? Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:02 pm (GMT -5) Hi PV! Welcome! The answer has to do with ontology: words and their opposites are also composites, which proves that reality is also composed of something/everything and nothing. Example: Giving can not exist ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: James S Saint Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:32 pm (GMT -5) lifegazer wrote: Are you even listening to a word I say, I wonder. I am very familiar with the concepts of solipsism and I have no desire to bother with such old, tired, and demonstrably discredited philosophy. This thread is ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: Bluemist Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:22 pm (GMT -5) James S Saint wrote: I have no such trouble with real physicists. They want to discuss the mathematics and have helped to improve on my wording a bit, but have no claim against what I have presented and find it a bit stumping to argue against. ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: lifegazer Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:06 pm (GMT -5) You responded very quickly. Read my post again - Ive just edited it. James S Saint wrote: Interestingly, I have no such trouble with real physicists. They want to discuss the mathematics and have helped to improve on my wording a bit, but have ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: James S Saint Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:59 pm (GMT -5) lifegazer wrote: or else continue to look silly. Believe it or not, Im actually trying to do you a favour here - you need a push in the correct direction. To a silly mind, everything of reason looks silly. Interestingly, I have no ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: lifegazer Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:47 pm (GMT -5) James S Saint wrote: In other words, you just want to proclaim that I am wrong. From a character such as yourself, the most I could hope for, is that you secretly understand why you are not right. The only evidence of this will come in ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Why something instead of nothing?

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: lifegazer Subject: Re: Why something instead of nothing? Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:06 pm (GMT -5) Santini wrote: lifegazer wrote: First off, the actual nature of existence (reality) is debatable. Technically, matter is something that can only be verified to exist in experience . ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Why something instead of nothing?

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: Santini Subject: Re: Why something instead of nothing? Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:39 pm (GMT -5) Belinda wrote: Quote: Why does anything exist (including god(s) if it (they) does (do))? I like Daniel Dennetts answer: "Why not?" Really? You like that answer? It is ...
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• Epistemology and Metaphysics :: RE: Cause of Somethingness

  
  Philosophy Discussion — Authority: 175
  Author: James S Saint Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:20 pm (GMT -5) In other words, you just want to proclaim that I am wrong. When I ask for clarification of what you mean (define your words), you claim "foul!". If you merely want to proclaim that I am wrong, you have done that. You are free to do it again. But if ...
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