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What is the nature of reality?
How do you know what's real?
How should we live?
How do you know what's real?
How should we live?
In general, one should attempt to flesh out questions and arguments in the philosophy forums adequately enough that readers will have a good understanding of the problem, the backdrop against which it resides, and the justification of one's perspective. This might include
* explicitly defining key terms;
* justifying why this is a valid issue or problem in the first place;
* explicitly stating starting premises or assumptions;
* providing logical or empirical support for such premises or assumptions;
* making subtle logical steps more explicit;
* summarizing previous arguments made on the topic and explaining how they are relevant to your argument;
* etc.
A good rule of thumb is to place yourself in the shoes of your readers and ask whether a prospective post is clear enough and developed enough to be understood by them-- Does this make sense? Am I making a sufficiently strong argument for my claims? How likely is it that someone will be confused by, or misinterpret, what I have written? You should strive to make your posts intelligible, well supported, and unambiguous.
funcake said:What is the nature of reality?
How do you know what's real?
How should we live?
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It involves critical thinking and analysis to understand the world and our place in it.
Philosophy helps us to think critically and question our assumptions, beliefs, and values. It also provides a framework for understanding complex concepts and ideas and encourages us to seek truth and knowledge.
Philosophy and science are closely intertwined as both seek to understand the world and our place in it. Philosophy provides the theoretical foundation for scientific inquiry, while science provides empirical evidence to support philosophical theories.
The main branches of philosophy are metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and aesthetics. Metaphysics explores the nature of reality, epistemology studies knowledge and how we acquire it, logic examines reasoning and arguments, ethics focuses on moral principles and values, and aesthetics examines beauty and art.
Philosophy can help us to think critically and make sound decisions in our personal, professional, and social lives. It can also help us to understand and evaluate different perspectives and beliefs, leading to a more open-minded and empathetic approach to life.