I am taking a Humanities course in school, and we are studying a book called Sophie's World. It is about the history of philosophy. It's pretty neat, because it isn't dry and boring - it has a plot line, and it is written like a novel. I enjoy it.
Well, anyway, a lot of philosophers are mentioned in this book, along with the questions that they answer. We have had several discussions in class about these questions. Some of my favorite are:
- Who are you?
- Where did the world come from?
- Why do humans, as they grow older, loose the sense of wonder they had as children?
- Do you still wonder? Why or why not?
- Why is Lego the most ingenious toy in the world?
- Do you believe that there is a minimal part of which nature exists?
- Do humans have souls? Why or why not?
- Do you believe in fate?
- What forces govern the course of history?
- Is sickness a punishment for some bad deed or deeds?
- Socrates believed that if people know what is right, they will do what is right. Do you agree? Why or why not?
- How can a baker bake fifty absolutely identical cookies?
- Why do all horses look the same?
- Do humans have an immortal soul?
- Are men and women equally sensible?
- Is right and wrong something absolute or does it change with location, culture, and time period? Why or why not?
- Are we born with innate ideas?
- What is the difference between plant, animal, and human?
- Why does it rain?
- What does it take to have a good life?
I am interested in hearing (or, more appropriately, reading your thoughts on this subject... Please put them in the comments. YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO!
1 Melissa
ReplyDelete2 God made the earth and everything on it!
3 We still wonder, we just think we know more so we don't "wonder aloud"
4 Yes. I do NOT know everything and I'm a very curious person...always have been
5 b/c it allows you to do sooo much!!!
6 uhhh...what?
7 I think so...Our souls go to heaven rather than our bodies if I'm rememmbering scripture correctly
8 Nope!
9 ummm...again...huh?
10 NOOOO!!!! God doesn't punish us. Everything bad in this world is Satan's doing.
11. No nesacarilly. (sp?) I know it is wrong to make fun of (for example) my brother. Do I still do it. Yes! I'm human. We make mistakes...If we were perfect we wouldn't need God.
12. Why in the world is that a question???
13. uhhh...they don't??? IF they were all identical "brown hair, brown eyes, giant, pretty" it's b/c that's how God wants it to be. Period.
14. If you choose to believe in Jesus. You'll live FOREVER in heaven...F-O-R-E-V-E-R think about it.
15 I guess...it depends I think. don't rlly know what you're asking
16 hmmmmmthat's a HARD one. Let me think about it
17 are we born with what? I'm not stupid I promise....these are big words and it is 10:30 at night after a looooooong day
18 DUH! plant' use light and grow in ground. Animals can't talk and have instincts to do things and aren't really capable I don't think to make rational decisons. Humans can walk talk, play, jump, think, feel, etc.
19 Because it's part of the watr cycle and I personally believe it's one of the ways God can take care of His creation. Does that make sense?
20 J-E-S-U-S!!!!!!!!! Trust me, becoming a christian is the best desiscion I have ever made! It doesn't mean life will be perfect or easy but you'll never be alone. Ever! God LOVEs you!!!!!!!!! How amazing is that???
I'm going to re-read and fix all my typing mistakes and really answer the ones I missed when I get home tomorrow. ;)