Philosophy

#Philosophy

Used to categorize content that explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reasoning. Discussions under this tag may encompass topics such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, logic, and aesthetics. This tag may also cover topics around various philosophical schools of thought and their relevance to contemporary issues and challenges. The content under this tag may be relevant for students, academics, and anyone interested in exploring the deeper aspects of human experience and the nature of reality.

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I will take the PRO position, that a computer will be never able to replicate the human mind perfectly

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THBT Free will, not determinism, is, on balance, the best explanation for man’s active interaction with the universe

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Truth: Any and all facts that accurately reflect reality rather than fiction or misinformation (which are unaffected by beliefs except upon a meta-level). Kritiks of definitions are totally acceptable in philosophical debates. I am Pro

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it is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

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Good and evil co-exist as opposing necessities of free will

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Resolution: There is no end to the body of knowledge

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mostly intended for fruit inspector but anyone can accept

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I0_0I = Pro life Opponent = Pro Choice

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There is no chance of CON winning this debate

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Christianity is often criticized for it's stance on moral issues. I am interested to hear if anyone can provide a consistent system of ethics that is superior to the Bible.

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Hello everyone! I have heard and seen a nonstop flow of political rhetoric from both main U.S parties (Democratic and Republican). Anyhow, I wish to delve into and hopefully debunk what I find to be bad ideas from both sides of the aisle. In this second installment (see the border wall debate) I wish to switch party lines and take on federal government benefits (including health care and welfare) that many mainstream Democrats defend.

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The Titanic is sinking. There are not enough lifeboats for everybody. This debate is about the policy of prioritizing women and children for life boat seats during the sinking of the Titanic. Death23 is CON. Death23 is arguing AGAINST women and children first.

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I'm becoming increasingly convinced of this view. I'm interested to see what y'all think as opposed to not-so-good ol' DDO.

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Is a human more than biology?

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By "exist" I mean to have objective being in reality. By God I mean an omnipotent, eternal being. By motion, I mean the actualization of a potential, in other words, change.

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Scientist believe that a pig is as smart as a 3 year old child.

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| Abortion is moral | Theweakeredge: Pro | Contender: Con

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| Wagyu Pro | Contender Con |

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"I think and therefore I am" - can science kill its creator, the mind?

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Resolved: It is illogical and impractical to oppose that which does not exist.

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I (Pro) will argue that morality is subjective. My opponent (Con) will argue that it is objective.

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Calm debate concerning the nature of reality.

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| Homosexuality Is Not Moral | Wagyu's: Pro | Contender: Con |

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Trying to flesh out ideas in Kantian Ethics. A debate should help me structure my thoughts.

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Instigator Position: Affirmative (Pro) "Gender is not a binary" Contender Position: Negative (Con) "Gender is a binary" BoP is shared

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Utilitarianism is a moral system, which I will defend in the debate.

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4 rounds - 30,000 character limit : Theweakeredge: "Objective morality is not real" Let's try this one again, shall we?

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No Covid conspiracy theory allowed either for or against flat earth theory.

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