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Hello. I am a philosopher.

Started by Primal, February 04, 2023, 08:16:17 PM

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Primal

Hello.

I am a thirty-one year old man who discovered his life's calling when he was twenty-six. Life hasn't been easy for me, but I found a sense of peace through philosophy and learning. Philosophy is my passion.

And of course I am not a theist. I'm an agnostic.

I believe that the true god of this world is the human brain, that one internal organ with the ability to create and destroy practically anything. I am thankful to Mother Nature for giving me such an amazing tool.

Thanks.

Dark Lightning

Welcome! How far have you progressed in your education? BS, MS, PhD?

Unbeliever

Hi Primal!

Glad to make your acquaintance! I hope you enjoy your time here as much as I have. 🖖
God Not Found
"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

Mike Cl

Welcome, Primal.  Hope your stay is long and healthy.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?<br />Then he is not omnipotent,<br />Is he able but not willing?<br />Then whence cometh evil?<br />Is he neither able or willing?<br />Then why call him god?

Primal

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2023, 08:54:33 PMWelcome! How far have you progressed in your education? BS, MS, PhD?

I am embarrassed to admit that I am a two-time college dropout. But my philosophy professor told me I have more than enough potential to take philosophy all the way to a PhD.

Life doesn't permit me to keep focusing on education though. Duty calls.

I believe every human being in this world is a philosopher. Even for a pathetic college dropout like myself. I love philosophy more than anything.

Unbeliever

There are many different branches of philosophy. Which are you most interested in?
God Not Found
"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

Primal

Quote from: Unbeliever on February 05, 2023, 05:09:52 PMThere are many different branches of philosophy. Which are you most interested in?

Ethics. I want to someday create a system of beliefs that help people become winners in life, despite setbacks and disabilities. Stoicism greatly appeals to me.

I also am intrigued with metaphysics and alchemy, but it's the least of my priorities. It feels pseudo-scientific-y. It's fun to think about though.

M

Hi there.
Looking forward to reading your content.

aitm

Philosophy, imo, has become its own religion in that the latter philosophers tend to agree with the religious that humanity is an altogether different being than the common animal. Elevating humanity to the concept they are a universal presence but the rest of the animal world is not. There is no evidence that suggests humanity is better than the hunt and kill animals. Man will cross mountains to kill other humans for nothing more than land no one really wants. Animals don't do that. Adult humans are racist, their children are not.
There are hundreds of examples where animals whose behavior is considered evolutionary can be raised with their "enemies" to be quite friendly and caring for each other. The idea that a Cheetah will chase down and kill a gazelle is only if it is taught to do so. Cheetah will chase as is their nature but they have to be taught to kill. Just like humans.

Humans are not above our fellow creatures in morality, we are more successful in finding new ways to kill for "fun". Animals have no such desire. Animals are better morality wise than humans are. We simply use a lot of four and five syllable words to suggest we are superior because we developed four and five syllable words. Meh.
A humans desire to live is exceeded only by their willingness to die for another. Even god cannot equal this magnificent sacrifice. No god has the right to judge them.-first tenant of the Panotheust

M


Unbeliever

God Not Found
"There is a sucker born-again every minute." - C. Spellman

Gawdzilla Sama

"No philosopher ever came out of a debate with more than he went in with."
We 'new atheists' have a reputation for being militant, but make no mistake  we didn't start this war. If you want to place blame put it on the the religious zealots who have been poisoning the minds of the  young for a long long time."
PZ Myers

Blackleaf

Quote from: aitm on February 05, 2023, 05:40:54 PMPhilosophy, imo, has become its own religion in that the latter philosophers tend to agree with the religious that humanity is an altogether different being than the common animal. Elevating humanity to the concept they are a universal presence but the rest of the animal world is not. There is no evidence that suggests humanity is better than the hunt and kill animals. Man will cross mountains to kill other humans for nothing more than land no one really wants. Animals don't do that. Adult humans are racist, their children are not.
There are hundreds of examples where animals whose behavior is considered evolutionary can be raised with their "enemies" to be quite friendly and caring for each other. The idea that a Cheetah will chase down and kill a gazelle is only if it is taught to do so. Cheetah will chase as is their nature but they have to be taught to kill. Just like humans.

Humans are not above our fellow creatures in morality, we are more successful in finding new ways to kill for "fun". Animals have no such desire. Animals are better morality wise than humans are. We simply use a lot of four and five syllable words to suggest we are superior because we developed four and five syllable words. Meh.

Quite a lot of animals kill for fun, actually. Sometimes they'll torture and kill their own, for no reason except entertainment. Orcas, for example, frequently enjoy launching seals as far out of the water as they can. Hell, even slavery isn't unique to humans. Some ants take the larva from other colonies and force them to work for them. People have a tendency to idolize nature, but nature is bloody and cruel.
"Oh, wearisome condition of humanity,
Born under one law, to another bound;
Vainly begot, and yet forbidden vanity,
Created sick, commanded to be sound."
--Fulke Greville--

Mike Cl

Quote from: Blackleaf on February 06, 2023, 05:02:22 PMQuite a lot of animals kill for fun, actually. Sometimes they'll torture and kill their own, for no reason except entertainment. Orcas, for example, frequently enjoy launching seals as far out of the water as they can. Hell, even slavery isn't unique to humans. Some ants take the larva from other colonies and force them to work for them. People have a tendency to idolize nature, but nature is bloody and cruel.
As god intended.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?<br />Then he is not omnipotent,<br />Is he able but not willing?<br />Then whence cometh evil?<br />Is he neither able or willing?<br />Then why call him god?

Mr.Obvious

Welcome, primal, to our little band of heathens.
"If we have to go down, we go down together!"
- Your mum, last night, requesting 69.

Atheist Mantis does not pray.