Is Our Perception of Existence Truly Absolute?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Kerrie
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Absolute
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers around the concept of "absolute," with participants sharing various interpretations. Key points include the idea of acceptance as a form of absoluteness, with some arguing that acceptance itself is subjective and requires personal validation. The conversation also touches on abstract concepts, such as knowledge of abstract objects and the nature of existence. One participant introduces the notion that "everything is a lie," referencing the Liar's Paradox, while others emphasize the absolute nature of existence and personal perception. The dialogue reflects a blend of philosophical inquiry and humor, particularly with the recurring mention of vodka as a playful element within the serious discourse. Overall, the thread explores the complexities of defining what is truly absolute, highlighting the interplay between subjective experience and objective reality.
Kerrie
Staff Emeritus
Gold Member
Messages
839
Reaction score
15
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Vodka.
 
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...

Do you mean to define what it means to be absolute, or to define something that I personally believe to be absolute.
 
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...

Acceptance
 


Originally posted by wuliheron
Acceptance

Acceptance of what?
 
Originally posted by LogicalAtheist
Vodka.



Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...

Knowledge of abstract objects (mental constructs) is absolute.
 


Originally posted by Mentat
Acceptance of what?

Acceptance of course. :0)
 


Originally posted by wuliheron
Acceptance of course. :0)

Cool!
 
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...
Potentials? Where everything in between are just tendencies?
 
  • #10
absolute is what this discussion isn't
 
  • #11
Acceptance of Absolute Vodka only...

Originally posted by wuliheron
Acceptance of course. :0)
 
  • #12


Greetings !
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...
Absolute abstract systems.
Originally posted by wuliheron
Acceptance
Could you, please, prove even that is absolute ?
Originally posted by LogicalAtheist
Vodka.


Live long and prosper.
 
  • #13


Originally posted by drag

Could you, please, prove even that is absolute ?

Proving that acceptance of acceptance is absolute is a personal affair. You must prove it to yourself, the finger pointing at the moon is not to be confused with the moon itself.
 
  • #14
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...

"Everything is a lie"
 
  • #15
Originally posted by heusdens
"Everything is a lie"
Oh, do you mean propaganda? ... Absolutely!
 
  • #16
Originally posted by Kerrie
in your own words, define what you feel is absolute...

Absolute? What's that?
 
  • #17


Originally posted by heusdens
"Everything is a lie"

That's the Liar's Paradox, and makes no rational sense, but I kind of agree (on a more broad, less specific, level).
 
  • #18
Everything that is is absolute. Things often are not true in absolutely all circumstances, but things that are true are absolutely true in their circumstances. It is absolutely true that there is existence outside of myself.
 
  • #19
Concept of Time/existence is absolute.
 
  • #20
From the thread, https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2102" ...

Originally posted by wuliheron
Some materialists like to assert that all we have is human perception of existence, but when we perceive the ground of our own being it is absolute. The world may not be flat as once was thought common knowledge, but I exist and my knowledge of my existence and participation in existence is absolute and irrefutable. I can pretend otherwise, but it is just a pretense.
And the "journey" begins ...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Back
Top