I have some questions I need to get answered for an intro to philosophy class I'm currently in. I really only need one person to answer...but all of the questions. Also, please share only your views/opinion/beliefs, without much research into things -- like, what's your first thought when you hear/read the question. If you have any questions, confusion, etc., please feel free to ask me, too. Thanks.
If you're interested, here they are:
1. Does the universe have a beginning that requires a cause? If so, what was this cause?
2. In what terms do you define the value of human life? Is the life of a human child more or less valuable, for example, than that of an endangered species of primate?
3. Does your worldview ground free will - which is required for consciousness, rationality, moral judgments, moral choices, and moral responsibility?
4. What are the grounds for (1) moral values and (2) moral duties?
5. Is it rational for you to risk your life to save a stranger?
6. Which religion, if any, were you raised in? What were the factors that led to your leaving that religion?
If you're interested, here they are:
1. Does the universe have a beginning that requires a cause? If so, what was this cause?
2. In what terms do you define the value of human life? Is the life of a human child more or less valuable, for example, than that of an endangered species of primate?
3. Does your worldview ground free will - which is required for consciousness, rationality, moral judgments, moral choices, and moral responsibility?
4. What are the grounds for (1) moral values and (2) moral duties?
5. Is it rational for you to risk your life to save a stranger?
6. Which religion, if any, were you raised in? What were the factors that led to your leaving that religion?
