(December 24, 2011 at 3:20 pm)Epimethean Wrote: So, do tell, what are you on about in this thread? What is your "why?"
I don't have a 'why' as of yet. I'm not arrogant to the point of thinking I know. I only responded to this thread because of the initial discussion of metaphysical solipsism vs. objectivism, which then led to a discussion with rhythm about the axioms of existence.
I do not have an argument against atheism as the thread states, I simply added my thoughts to a discussion non-related to the OP.
I understand that what I say can be frustrating, and it may seem as though I'm ignoring or not understanding what you are saying, but I assure you I do read every comment thoughtfully and fully. I take time to write my responses, and I prefer discussion to arguments.
My phillosobabble does have a purpose. I don't assert things about how the world works, but simply why. I am a avid student of Etiology (the study of causation) and it pervades my thought process.
Brevity is the soul of wit.