RE: philosophy questions
November 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm
(This post was last modified: November 29, 2012 at 2:35 pm by Tea Earl Grey Hot.)
(November 29, 2012 at 1:41 pm)phi5100 Wrote: 1. Does the universe have a beginning that requires a cause? If so, what was this cause?
I don't know and I don't care. I have yet to see a successful argument that proves (1) the universe has a cause and also that (2) this cause is God.
Quote: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?
I can't see how objectively it is more valuable. Subjectively, I prefer humans over other primates so to me it is more valuable (subjectively speaking that is).
Quote:3. Does your worldview ground free will - which is required for consciousness, rationality, moral judgments, moral choices, and moral responsibility?
In the big scheme of things it seems that all of the history of the universe has led up to me replying to this message. But in the small immediate scheme of things I have at least the illusion of choice and that's all that matters.
Quote:4. What are the grounds for (1) moral values and (2) moral duties?
(1) me. (2) me.
Quote:5. Is it rational for you to risk your life to save a stranger?
If the odds of myself getting killed in the process are significant, then no, it's not rational.
Quote:6. Which religion, if any, were you raised in? What were the factors that led to your leaving that religion?
Fundamentalist Christianity. Use to defend it but then I started studying logic, history, and science.
My ignore list
"The lord doesn't work in mysterious ways, but in ways that are indistinguishable from his nonexistence."
-- George Yorgo Veenhuyzen quoted by John W. Loftus in The End of Christianity (p. 103).
"The lord doesn't work in mysterious ways, but in ways that are indistinguishable from his nonexistence."
-- George Yorgo Veenhuyzen quoted by John W. Loftus in The End of Christianity (p. 103).
