ExistencePrecedesEssence
Fools seem to ruin even the worst of things!
Maybe the irrational is more important that the logical at times.
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What is the nature of man?
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ExistencePrecedesEssence
Fools seem to ruin even the worst of things!
Huh? i think i know what you mean, but I'm getting OCD about making sure I know what you mean-so what do you mean?
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NavyGuy7
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Yah. You can't use reason with everything. You could say it's a balance they strike, the irrational and rational. But I hate it when people abuse the irrational side. It's like I'm on the outside, saying "Just use your common sense! Use your reason!"
Of course, they're on the TV and can't here me. I usually think this when viewing political happenings. And I'm sure you can figure out which party I mean from my icons by my name, right? LOL. But sometimes Republicans can be just as irrational with certain things. We're ALL human, after all. Hehe.
Of course, they're on the TV and can't here me. I usually think this when viewing political happenings. And I'm sure you can figure out which party I mean from my icons by my name, right? LOL. But sometimes Republicans can be just as irrational with certain things. We're ALL human, after all. Hehe.
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One boy will do the chores.
Two boys will screw around and might do the chores.
Three boys will go swimming.
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Not in my family. All three would have very sore bottoms if they didn't do as they were told. Plus, we haven't got a swimming pool in my area. Just a canal.
Yes, I know. It's a saying, and isn't meant to be taken literally. Just saying that wouldn't apply in my family. HEHE.
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Nate, why is this?
What sense is there in saying that using your mind and will is not always the important thing?
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Because some things cannot be explained rationally and with reason. If you think reason and logic are the only worthy things, you're not living. I find fun more in the irrational than the rational side of life, and yes, fun is essential. Helps us relax a little, and reduces stress. Thus, the irrational is better than the rational at times.
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Such as what?
Psh.
I do live.
How is living rationally anymore boring or hard then living sanely?
Drugs may ease stress for some. Sex may ease stress for others. Do you purpose living the life of a sexed-out druggie? I hope not.
You make it seem as if fun and reason are opposites. Why is that? Is someone with any semblance of brains or maturity incapable of having fun?
Being amused or entertained does not require killing off your mind. Quite the opposite, having fun builds up the mind.
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ArchaicTruth
Ridiculously reasonable, or reasonably ridiculous
A persons tastes are decided by genes and experiences, and even so logic still takes place in such contexts, having "taste" for something is just another factor weighed in by logical analysis.
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granpa
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i am not sure what taste has to do with reason but like i just said one has to separate 'what' people do from 'why' they do it. 'what' a person does can sometimes be irrational if they have a rational reason 'why' they should do it.
if i understand your argument correctly it goes something like 'peoples goals are aribitrary therefore people cant be said to be rational'. i would say that moving toward your goals is rational. moving away from your goals is irrational. the goals themselves are irrelevant unless your goal is to move away from your goals.
if i understand your argument correctly it goes something like 'peoples goals are aribitrary therefore people cant be said to be rational'. i would say that moving toward your goals is rational. moving away from your goals is irrational. the goals themselves are irrelevant unless your goal is to move away from your goals.
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I don't like broccoli. This is not subject to logic. Logic is one of the tools I use to avoid eating broccoli. However, logic on its own cannot tell me whether or not I like broccoli.
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