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by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 14th, 2008
I just came back on. I would prefer theology. It makes more sense, believe me.
by Teresa on November 27th, 2008
Theology is the study of metaphysics. Or, maybe you mean something specific by "metaphysics"?
by philosopher-saint on May 14th, 2008
(Looks like no one gives a sweet rat's ass!)
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Thanks for your answer, singwell. "Makes more sense" or easier to believe?
by philosopher-saint on May 14th, 2008
makes more sense. I hate pondering my own navel. I would rather answers that endless pondering about how many angels can fit on a pinhead.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 14th, 2008
Are we thinking of two different things here? I think of "metaphysics" as the branch of philosophy concerned with the ultimate nature of being, reality and the world 'beyond physics'. I don't understand the "navel" or "angel/pinhead" thing? Are you saying that these considerations are of no interest to you? ;-)
by philosopher-saint on May 14th, 2008
It is philosophy for the sake of it. Arguing about things that do nothing for humanity. eg when the Turkish army was at the gates of one of the Balkan cities in the middle ages, inside there was a discussion between monks and philosophers about what colour the Virgin's eyes were. Get my drift?
by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 14th, 2008
Yes I do (catch yer drift). Most folks would certainly agree w/ you. But I gotta confess, I've been nearly preoccupied with this kinda horseshit since I was a kid, actually spending five years after highschool poor as a pauper for an MA in Philosophy before actually beginning my career training! Reminds me of a quote: "'To each his own', said the lady as she bent down low to kiss a pig's ass!"
;-)
by philosopher-saint on May 14th, 2008
:-)
by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 14th, 2008
(smile or 'winkie' back atcha!) BTW: Until just now looking, I didn't at all realize that I was communicating w/ 'AB royalty'! Very impressive ranking "19th" overall! And why dontcha leave some of the "Expert" status deals for the rest of us? Wow! Thanks for answering my question and I hope to 'run into' you again! ;-)
by philosopher-saint on May 15th, 2008
I was in the top 5 at one stage...can't remember how high I got. Am slowly going down the ranks now. Never mind. C'est la vie! Hope to see you again.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on May 15th, 2008