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Recent content by Alex_G

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    Physics and Free will

    My initial reaction to the subject hijacks the phrase ‘frame of reference’ and extends it (for good or ill) away from its technical physical definition to a more social/philosophical one. That we are somewhat doomed in satisfactorily aligning adequate explanations of ‘free will’ with laws of...
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    diet debate

    There are two primary aspects to a good diet in my opinion. These are: 1. Health considerations and 2. Moral considerations. Satisfying both of these will help you have the best diet possible. Health concerns will be more quantitative, and in some respects relatively universal. Things like a...
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    Love and the Value of Living

    Well because to me, it seems that what makes life special is our capacity for various experiences and perspectives. That this capacity allows us to discover, learn, grow and live dynamically and reactively to an equally dynamic world. Choices matter, and through which we can derive real meaning...
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    Love and the Value of Living

    I would modify it to 'A life without the capacity for love is not worth living'
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    Do you prefer the villains to win

    Ah i find that the villains are always far more interesting characters in general than the heroes. They so often have fascinating psychology and backstories that lead them to where they are. Heroes are so often just 'dumb and good-looking', having a very naive simplistic moral sense. Having...
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    Robin Williams Dead from Apparent Suicide

    I’m so very sad to hear the news of Robin Williams. It is truly a tragedy characteristic of modern times; a sobering and melancholic reminder of how broken a world we must live in for this person I associate so strongly with such happiness, laughter and childhood nostalgia to take his own...
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    Is the word "guys" rude if it is used with a mixed group?

    Words themselves don’t have rudeness as an inherent property. Rudeness is entirely contextual. It relates to your manner of conduct and defines actions that lack empathy, consideration and respect. Many factors will determine the potential 'rudeness' of an action including who you are talking...
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    Ethics of Revenge

    You can't be serious...
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    Ethics of Revenge

    My comment relates specifically to retributive aspect of punishment (no 4). They aren’t put down because we think they deserve such a sentence you know. It’s not retribution.... Its more connected to removing future risk of further attacks. Also cost/possibility of rehab is deemed unfeasible...
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    New gender?

    Gender is a complex spectrum, and is in no way synonymous with the sex of a person. Ones gender is ultimately at the discretion of that individual, and their right to personhood and who they define themselves to be. Its not for others to project their prejudices or ignorances onto that person...
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    The Disbelievers

    So what do you make of the Quran's position? I would imagine that you have 2 options: 1. If you believe the Quran to be infallible and true, then you will hear the words ring truth. You will of course need to honestly ask yourself how you can be so sure of its authority. 2. You see the Quran...
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    Ethics of Revenge

    Well as far as i can see there are 4 primary reasons for the punishment of crimes: 1. As a way of safeguarding from ongoing crime by incapacitating/isolating them 2. As a deterrent to others via actualised threats of punishment 3. As a means of rehabilitation (not quite 'punishment' per say) 4...
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    The Disbelievers

    I really couldn't work out what you're trying to say. Are you using all those citations to just convey your feelings about people who dont subscribe to Islam with the same fervour as yourself?
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    Heaven

    I think it could probably be described as charged, passionate, cut short and tragic.
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    Fighting Flaws or Cultivating Virtues: Which is Better?

    Interesting question. I think honestly i would consider the cultivation of virtues to be the way forward, and that fixing our shortcomings goes along with it, like the other side of the same coin. I think that certain cultures and outlooks develop among different sorts of people based on...
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