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A straw person argument is a rhetorical technique where someone distorts or misrepresents their opponent's position or argument to make it easier to attack or refute. Instead of addressing the actual argument, the person creates a weaker or exaggerated version of it (the "straw person")...
(Note: Many people only skim read this post, or only read the paradox part, thinking, "oh, I get it, this isn't a paradox!" Then comment without even reading the whole post, not understanding the correct context of the paradox because the solution to the paradox helps with understanding the...
Socrates famously proclaimed that he knew that he knew nothing. However, I disagree both with the notion that he knew that he knew nothing and with the idea that he knew that he knew anything at all. You might find this contradictory but allow me to explain. (Also, I am aware that Socrates never...
Introduction:
The Liar's Paradox, encapsulated in the statement "This statement is false," has perplexed philosophers and logicians for centuries. This seemingly self-referential statement presents a challenge to our understanding of truth and language, as it appears to defy traditional logic...
I'm curious what you all think given there's no academically agreed upon definition of the word "religion" as explained in this video:
By the way, I define worship as belief in some type of belief system which is expressed outwardly, and prayer as belief in some type of belief system expressed...
I'm making this thread because I'm an atheist who believes in a non-secular religion called Flawlessism. The way this is done is that Flawlessism teaches that all of reality is everything we can comprehend even just a little, meaning that even infinity is within reality because we can understand...
Though I presume we all understand the basics of logic which are commonly known, there is a fairly well-known hole in logic that many choose to ignore:
Example: The Paradox of the Literal and Figurative
Imagine someone says, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." In traditional logic, if we take...
I have realized that there are two types of zero in Math, and both are important to understand. Here they are:
A. Divisible Zero: This version of zero would function within the conventional mathematical framework, where zero is treated as a numerical value that can participate in arithmetic...
First off, let me clearly define what I'm saying is a soul (since that word can have many different meanings). I define the soul as existing as someone who is not someone else, to exist as an individual existence, nothing else (so no, it cannot be defined as anything physical or anything that...
In a speculative future, advancements in science have resulted in humans evolving to possess over one billion distinct biological reproductive variations (i.e., “sexes”) and an even more diverse range of gender identities. This unprecedented diversity originated from an intention to complicate...
Most Abstract Level: Basic Objective Morals
Needed and Needless Suffering:
Definition:
- Needed Suffering: This encompasses unavoidable sufferings such as death and illness which are actually experienced.
- Needless Suffering: This involves avoidable sufferings that are always circumvented...
Chapter 1: The Passive Soul
Understanding The Passive Soul
When we think of the soul, our minds often jump to notions of action — a soul that guides, influences, feels, or desires. However, in this perspective, we envision a soul that's distinctly passive. It doesn't interfere, influence, or...
I wanted to make this debate about the best afterlife of any religion. In other words, I want people to debate why they think their religion's afterlife is the best possibility. If you don't believe in an afterlife, it's fine if you debate against afterlifes presented in this thread.
I'll start...
(Edit: Because they asked to be informed about this: @Orbit )
A person comes across 2 paths in a forest during a sunny day, one on the right and one on the left. They choose to go right, and therefore choose not to go left. However, to do this, they are choosing to do 2 things at the same time...
This is an explanation of the objective morals of my religion (Flawlessism) that can still work outside of my religion. In my religion good is called Needed suffering and evil is called Needless suffering. Now I'm sure that many of you think you understand what Needed and Needless suffering are...
I want to start off by saying that this religion is restricted to 18+ to prevent the indoctrination of minors because Flawlessism requires educated critical thinking, hence, someone who lacks knowledge and critical thinking skills could understand Flawlessism incorrectly and indoctrinate...