If you wish to hold some actual philosophical discussions--here are a few topics to get you started:
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One of the classic philosophy questions is that of the Trolly Problem. You are in a trolly with no breaks and no driver. In front of you is a fork in the track. You are currently on the path to hit and kill 5 people. You could pull a lever and change the track, but in so doing, the trolly would hit and kill a single person. If you take no action, five will die, but not due to any overt action by yourself. If you take action, one will die, but they will die by your choice and action.
What do you do? Why?
Once you have that answer: What if those five people were criminals and the one person was a charitable man who might save others? What if the one was young and the five were old and near the end of their natural lives? In what other situations might you switch your initial answer?
Be sure to explain why you make any such choice. Be sure to change the hypothetical--the numbers of people on each side, the nature of the people, how much effort must be done to change the outcome. Be sure to ask others for clarification if you do not understand why they made a choice, and explain why your opinion differed from theirs. Do not merely post your comments--read others' comments, critique them, and try to better understand how they came to their conclusions--and see if their explanations cause you to rethink your own answers.
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This hypothetical is designed to examine a few issues. The first--is something worse because it was an action, or can inaction be just as bad as taking overt action? Second, is all life equal in value? If so, why? If not, how does one ascribe value to life? Third, is that value absolute and objective, or does each of us ascribe value to each other? And if we are ascribing value and making choices based on that value, who conferred the right to make such a decision upon the value of others' lives?
The Trolly Problem might be cliché, but has a decent bit of depth to it. That is why it is one of the first questions posed to Philosophy 101 students--it can provide a fair bit of discourse and is rather helpful at getting students and individuals who clearly lack a philosophy background to open up to philosophical discussion. That which works for new students of philosophy might be a good place for you folks on the forums, new to the field, to get your start as well.
And, with that, I wish you all luck on your thread. May you enjoy your first forays into this enigmatic field of study.
I would switch it to the one person and then 1: If i have time, get both of us out of the way 2: If i don't have time, shove the other guy out of the way and take the trolly myself
How are you gonna shove them? You're on the trolley.
Oh. Missed that part. How fast is it going
Fast enough that you have exactly two options: change the tracks or don't change the tracks.
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Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny. Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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Quote from Stertle09>> I would switch it to the one person and then 1: If i have time, get both of us out of the way 2: If i don't have time, shove the other guy out of the way and take the trolly myself
How are you gonna shove them? You're on the trolley.
Oh. Missed that part. How fast is it going
How would you pull a lever to change tracks if you are in the trolly
Simple. With the psionic powers that all philosophers have.
It's a philosophical question. Not really about trolleys.
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Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny. Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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Quote from Stertle09>> I would switch it to the one person and then 1: If i have time, get both of us out of the way 2: If i don't have time, shove the other guy out of the way and take the trolly myself
How are you gonna shove them? You're on the trolley.
Oh. Missed that part. How fast is it going
How would you pull a lever to change tracks if you are in the trolly
Simple. With the psionic powers that all philosophers have.
It's a philosophical question. Not really about trolleys.
Fair enough
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"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I would most certainly like to discuss theology with anyone who wants to. I will attempt to answer any questions you might have about Christianity. (not saying you will get a satisfactory answer I do not know everything.
I would love to but not tonight. I have to go to bed soon. I am also a Christian but I think I’m more liberal than you.
I think so too. Do you believe that Jesus went through the agony of the cross and the devastation of sepperation from his father to pay for your sins, and through him, and in no other way, are your sins forgiven.
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"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I would most certainly like to discuss theology with anyone who wants to. I will attempt to answer any questions you might have about Christianity. (not saying you will get a satisfactory answer I do not know everything.
I would love to but not tonight. I have to go to bed soon. I am also a Christian but I think I’m more liberal than you.
I think so too. Do you believe that Jesus went through the agony of the cross and the devastation of sepperation from his father to pay for your sins, and through him, and in no other way, are your sins forgiven.
I would love to know why you are more liberal though
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"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I would most certainly like to discuss theology with anyone who wants to. I will attempt to answer any questions you might have about Christianity. (not saying you will get a satisfactory answer I do not know everything.
I would love to but not tonight. I have to go to bed soon. I am also a Christian but I think I’m more liberal than you.
I think so too. Do you believe that Jesus went through the agony of the cross and the devastation of sepperation from his father to pay for your sins, and through him, and in no other way, are your sins forgiven.
I would love to know why you are more liberal though
I changed my mind. I don’t feel like arguing/debating, and anyway it’s not a good idea to argue/debate about political or religious stuff on a gaming site. Causes too many hurt feelings and we should be talking about the things that bring us together (D&D and rp in general).
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I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
I would most certainly like to discuss theology with anyone who wants to. I will attempt to answer any questions you might have about Christianity. (not saying you will get a satisfactory answer I do not know everything.
I would love to but not tonight. I have to go to bed soon. I am also a Christian but I think I’m more liberal than you.
I think so too. Do you believe that Jesus went through the agony of the cross and the devastation of sepperation from his father to pay for your sins, and through him, and in no other way, are your sins forgiven.
I would love to know why you are more liberal though
I changed my mind. I don’t feel like arguing/debating, and anyway it’s not a good idea to argue/debate about political or religious stuff on a gaming site. Causes too many hurt feelings and we should be talking about the things that bring us together (D&D and rp in general).
That's fair. I've always been pretty argumentitive. I'm not trying to hurt anyone.
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"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
Let's say I have a boat, but I replace an old part with a new part. Is it the same boat?
What if I keep replacing old parts with new ones until there are only new parts. Is it the same boat then? If not, at what point does it stop being the same boat?
What if I took all those old parts, and built another boat out of them. Which boat is the old one, if either?
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Let's say I have a boat, but I replace an old part with a new part. Is it the same boat?
What if I keep replacing old parts with new ones until there are only new parts. Is it the same boat then? If not, at what point does it stop being the same boat?
What if I took all those old parts, and built another boat out of them. Which boat is the old one, if either?
Fast enough that you have exactly two options: change the tracks or don't change the tracks.
Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny.
Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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Simple. With the psionic powers that all philosophers have.
It's a philosophical question. Not really about trolleys.
Look at what you've done. You spoiled it. You have nobody to blame but yourself. Go sit and think about your actions.
Don't be mean. Rudeness is a vicious cycle, and it has to stop somewhere. Exceptions for things that are funny.
Go to the current Competition of the Finest 'Brews! It's a cool place where cool people make cool things.
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Fair enough
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I think so too. Do you believe that Jesus went through the agony of the cross and the devastation of sepperation from his father to pay for your sins, and through him, and in no other way, are your sins forgiven.
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I would love to know why you are more liberal though
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I changed my mind. I don’t feel like arguing/debating, and anyway it’s not a good idea to argue/debate about political or religious stuff on a gaming site. Causes too many hurt feelings and we should be talking about the things that bring us together (D&D and rp in general).
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
That's fair. I've always been pretty argumentitive. I'm not trying to hurt anyone.
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
Also dont discuss it because it breaks TOS (2e)
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What's TOS?
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I think there are rules on what we can post- like, to stop it from becoming a firestorm of online bullying and conflict (so basically Twitter)
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There are. DDB has a ton of rules about what you can and can’t post.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
Yes, there are
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well PM me if you want to have a Theological discussion
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
Let's say I have a boat, but I replace an old part with a new part. Is it the same boat?
What if I keep replacing old parts with new ones until there are only new parts. Is it the same boat then? If not, at what point does it stop being the same boat?
What if I took all those old parts, and built another boat out of them. Which boat is the old one, if either?
Former Spider Queen of the Spider Guild, and friendly neighborhood scheming creature.
"Made by spiders, for spiders, of spiders."
My pronouns are she/her.
Web Weaver of Everlasting Narrative! (title bestowed by Drummer)
Also just saying this is a thread for philosophical discussion so theology would be both allowed and on topic here
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
Oh, the Ship of Theseus! Not surprised this one came up!
Maybe when over half of it is non-original, then it would not be the same boat?
It would probably depend as well on if the new parts were identical, or whether the appearance of the boat was drastically altered?
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"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17
I agree with Dutch on this one.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
Same
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen" - 1 Timothy 1:17