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Theorizing over the nature of the universe is a difficult task, especially when it involves going over details with a fine-toothed comb, the research, the fact-checking and developing of it all into a well communicated cohesive whole for the interest of readers. What isn’t a difficult task, however, is the repudiation of this theorizing by dogmatic skeptics, who, while operating under the premise “no one knows”, and presenting no other argument, are nonetheless quite certain of their premise.2.
By dogmatic skepticism, I do not mean the healthy skepticism given towards ideas that are untenable, but I write about the skepticism invented and practiced by the ancient Greek Pyrrhonist schools, who asserted that peace of mind was found in suspending judgement about everything, which apparently didn’t include suspending judgement about consistently suspending judgement.3.
We’ve all heard it in various forms when discussing philosophical subjects of a metaphysical bent. “There is no way you can know that with absolute certainty”, “you cannot prove it”, “no one can know the truth”. This is the go-to argument for those who find comfort in their doubt, a comfort, it seems, they have no reason to be dogmatic about. Once we hear “how are you so certain?” immediately after presenting argument and evidence, we are witness to not a principle, but the anti-principle, anti-knowledge.4.
An area in modern times where this dogmatic skepticism is immediately apparent is in agnosticism, which has become the neo-pyrrhonism of the day. Though they may choose agnosticism so as to refuse coming to a decisive conclusion, they are nonetheless dogmatic about their anti-philosophical stance.5.
Bertrand Russell contrasted the dogmatic skeptic’s argument as follows:
It should be observed that Scepticism as a philosophy is not merely doubt, but what may be called dogmatic doubt. The man of science says "I think it is so-and-so, but I am not sure." The man of intellectual curiosity says "I don't know how it is, but I hope to find out." The philosophical Sceptic says "nobody knows, and nobody ever can know.’ It is this element of dogmatism that makes the system vulnerable. Sceptics, of course, deny that they assert the impossibility of knowledge dogmatically, but their denials are not very convincing.
I do not mind the fact that my ideas might many times be simplification and work in progress of the all spanning knowledge of everything, but that do not mean I cannot become more aware and remove as much of my ignorance as possible.
originally posted by: wyrmboy12
Well what do you say about morality being some evidence of god? I would argue there is no need for morality when you factor in the theory of evolution. When I think about morality and evolution, I do not see an evolutionary need for morality at all. I would further argue that before you have morality, you need to be self aware first....I have heard the ridiculous counter argument that morality exists or " evolved" in order for cooperation towards a common goal for survival....ehhh...I can't say sure with absolute certainty but i doubt bees, ants, bacteria, lions, etc.etc, etc have morality much less self awareness....Don't get me wrong , Not saying this is a flat out direct evidence to support existnece of the LORD, but if you can make a comprhensible counter debate explaining why morality exists without god I would love to hear it...I have also noted the Fibonacci sequence in other posts..Many things from the solar system to your face is replicated into reality using this mathmatic algorithm....Its a blue print based on what I can tell...
Evolutionists state everything randomly occurred out of nothing (How does this not defy 1st law of TD?) Then why is there such an orderly, repeating, precision algorithim being used over and over again....??? I was having a good time following the fibonacci sequence debate here.. good stuff and good post OP. And unless you can actually debate without talking trash, please don't bother replying to my post..I have no interest in arguing with you opinions on what you " know " I'm just asking some questions......Understand what I mean, not what I say....
www.debate.org... reply to: LittleByLittle
originally posted by: TzarChasm
originally posted by: wyrmboy12
Well what do you say about morality being some evidence of god? I would argue there is no need for morality when you factor in the theory of evolution. When I think about morality and evolution, I do not see an evolutionary need for morality at all. I would further argue that before you have morality, you need to be self aware first....I have heard the ridiculous counter argument that morality exists or " evolved" in order for cooperation towards a common goal for survival....ehhh...I can't say sure with absolute certainty but i doubt bees, ants, bacteria, lions, etc.etc, etc have morality much less self awareness....Don't get me wrong , Not saying this is a flat out direct evidence to support existnece of the LORD, but if you can make a comprhensible counter debate explaining why morality exists without god I would love to hear it...I have also noted the Fibonacci sequence in other posts..Many things from the solar system to your face is replicated into reality using this mathmatic algorithm....Its a blue print based on what I can tell...
Evolutionists state everything randomly occurred out of nothing (How does this not defy 1st law of TD?) Then why is there such an orderly, repeating, precision algorithim being used over and over again....??? I was having a good time following the fibonacci sequence debate here.. good stuff and good post OP. And unless you can actually debate without talking trash, please don't bother replying to my post..I have no interest in arguing with you opinions on what you " know " I'm just asking some questions......Understand what I mean, not what I say....
www.debate.org... reply to: LittleByLittle
morality is an expression of idealism which is a result of increeased neuropsychological capacity. simply put, morality is our ability to recognize our empathic sensations and apply them practically and judiciously. in my opinion.
Anyway, I think materialism is the backlash from where we were. Until we have an anti-superstitious mysticism that leads people to drink directly from the source of their own authority and experience extradimensional reality firsthand, I don't think we'll be in a proper state of being. We need a new revival in the scientific world, an epiphany that synthesizes the reason of the present day with the transcendent spirit of mysticism that has been destroyed by nihilism and unfettered egalitarianism.
originally posted by: Aphorism
a reply to: Nechash
Anyway, I think materialism is the backlash from where we were. Until we have an anti-superstitious mysticism that leads people to drink directly from the source of their own authority and experience extradimensional reality firsthand, I don't think we'll be in a proper state of being. We need a new revival in the scientific world, an epiphany that synthesizes the reason of the present day with the transcendent spirit of mysticism that has been destroyed by nihilism and unfettered egalitarianism.
I like this idea. Divinity, the sacred, "God", should be found in this world rather than another.
originally posted by: Aphorism
a reply to: Nechash
Anyway, I think materialism is the backlash from where we were. Until we have an anti-superstitious mysticism that leads people to drink directly from the source of their own authority and experience extradimensional reality firsthand, I don't think we'll be in a proper state of being. We need a new revival in the scientific world, an epiphany that synthesizes the reason of the present day with the transcendent spirit of mysticism that has been destroyed by nihilism and unfettered egalitarianism.
I like this idea. Divinity, the sacred, "God", should be found in this world rather than another.
a world born of a fusion between scientific material-based inquisition and intuition-heavy ideal-oriented mysticism?
So how do we implement the next level where people can experience the source directly?
One idea is to push chi/light thru your body at all times and hope that the chi/light saturates so that the concentration gets higher on earth and en-lighten-ment (energized aware state) become easier to achieve.
Another idea might be to educate people on tools like Reiki/meditation that can be used by all regardless of religion that help people flow chi/light thru their bodies.
A more open minded research of Synchronicity caused by (energized aware state) and the possibility to achieve telepathy (total synchronicity) between two beings/consciousness.
originally posted by: TzarChasm
originally posted by: Aphorism
a reply to: Nechash
Anyway, I think materialism is the backlash from where we were. Until we have an anti-superstitious mysticism that leads people to drink directly from the source of their own authority and experience extradimensional reality firsthand, I don't think we'll be in a proper state of being. We need a new revival in the scientific world, an epiphany that synthesizes the reason of the present day with the transcendent spirit of mysticism that has been destroyed by nihilism and unfettered egalitarianism.
I like this idea. Divinity, the sacred, "God", should be found in this world rather than another.
a world born of a fusion between scientific material-based inquisition and intuition-heavy ideal-oriented mysticism?
a god discovered within such a fusion will revolutionize the concept of deities i suspect. i cant imagine todays spiritualists would be too eager to embrace such a shift in paradigm.
originally posted by: Aphorism
a reply to: LittleByLittle
So how do we implement the next level where people can experience the source directly?
One idea is to push chi/light thru your body at all times and hope that the chi/light saturates so that the concentration gets higher on earth and en-lighten-ment (energized aware state) become easier to achieve.
Another idea might be to educate people on tools like Reiki/meditation that can be used by all regardless of religion that help people flow chi/light thru their bodies.
A more open minded research of Synchronicity caused by (energized aware state) and the possibility to achieve telepathy (total synchronicity) between two beings/consciousness.
I'm not sure those methods will work. They may perhaps make people feel better, but feeling better is not a prerequisite to understanding, knowledge and wisdom.
originally posted by: Aphorism
a reply to: TzarChasm
a world born of a fusion between scientific material-based inquisition and intuition-heavy ideal-oriented mysticism?
I don't think I would go that far. I would argue that intuition and wonder is a method of scientific inquiry, not fully limited to mysticism. Mysticism, for me at least, is looking at the world through glass darkly and at a limited capacity. In matters of inquiry, we should be operating at full capacity, with intuition, reason, clarity, curiosity, wonder and so forth, working in tandem.