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Originally posted by Philodemus
3. A=A
Can these be considered objectively irrefutable, irreducible, and self-evident? If not, why not? If so, what does this mean for our epistemology and our theory of concepts?
Originally posted by HarryTZ
reply to post by Sacri
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Originally posted by HarryTZ
reply to post by Kashai
Why do you assume consciousness is a thing? What exactly brings you to that conclusion?
Originally posted by Kashai
reply to post by Itisnowagain
"There are no 'things' - there is only ever the present happening (appearance)."
Semantics, appearance relates to identifying a thing in fact.
Further, moments are infinite and with respect to Spooky action at a distance really fascinating.
Any thoughts?
Originally posted by Kashai
Originally posted by HarryTZ
reply to post by Kashai
Why do you assume consciousness is a thing? What exactly brings you to that conclusion?
By definition consciousness can take up space. I would refer to an earlier conversation, where I pointed out the issue of consciousness, having a non-random effect upon reality at the quantum scale.
Originally posted by Kashai
reply to post by HarryTZ
Unless science has made an error and in fact what we consider the subjective, falls under the category of being energy.
Human behavior is not random.
Any thoughts?edit on 29-6-2013 by Kashai because: Added and modifed content
Originally posted by Philodemus
reply to post by Kashai
wondering if I understand you...
Does the existence of a rock burried 70 feet below the surface of Mars depend on your consciousness for the reality of its exitence?
Originally posted by Philodemus
reply to post by HarryTZ
Alright. What about one sub-atomic particle from an unobserved quasar 700,000,000,000,000 light years away?edit on 30-6-2013 by Philodemus because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Philodemus
reply to post by HarryTZ
Alright. What about one sub-atomic particle from an unobserved quasar 700,000,000,000,000 light years away?
Hypothetically, by what means would an unobserved particle have "effect" on you?
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