So after philosophy, I was chatting with my buddy, Michael, about the discussion we had in class. I was explaining to him my views on the class, the discussions, in particular. Alas, I too fall into the vast majority of the students in class who have had a hard time grasping the concepts being discussed. I think my lack of understanding is due to my unwillingness to question everything that I have learned throughout my walk of life. I'm too stubborn and too set in my ways to wonder "what if?". I feel like this is keeping me from fully committing to the discussions. I was a little discouraged today in class after trying to come up with a counter-argument, because I just couldn't think of any way that I disagreed with Gabriel.
Later on, I brought up the idea to Michael of everyone in our universe unknowingly taking part in some sort of virtual reality. Some sort of twisted World of Warcraft alternate universe, where a few nerds are getting a kick out of controlling our every thought and action. I meant all this as a joke. Michael, however, agreed with my scenario and actually thought it to be quite possible. At this point I just started to get annoyed and completely tuned out.
How do we know what reality is? Is there anyway for us to actually know if this is reality? I know we've been hearing these questions all week long, but I'm seriously stumped here. I can't even begin to think of ways to tackle these questions. bleh. sorry professor, totally stumped.
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Don't be stumped Marlie; you should be satisfied that you even attempted to ask the question. Most people don't get that far. The greatest philosophers aggravated and suffored over such questions. Some even went crazy doing so. The fact of the matter is that it's difficult to make sense of the question to begin with, realistically speaking. Personally, I can't make sense of it myself; and if Socrates were alive, I'm certain he wouldn't be able to make heads or tales of it. It's a problem in philosophy. It's right up there with 'what is the purpose of life?'
In any case, don't give up hope. ;)
thats the thing.. no one ever knows the answer. i think we're all stumped.. thats why we keep qeustions and trying to think of so many alternatives
These are nearly impossible questions to answer in a way that agrees with everyone. Some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with these questions and still havent come up with any concrete answers. All we can do is come to our own conclusions and contribute to the field of philosophy.
i hate thinking like this! we just do!!! haha
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