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RE: If money cannot buy happiness, can you ever be truly happy without money?

In (IV), I was simply noting that we live in a society where money is earned, for the most part at least. That is why we have work and jobs. In order to attain money, we must commit a portion of our time,

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RE: First DTube Philosophy video!

+1 for the logic! I would've used simpler examples for the affirmation of the consequent fallacy, but they were funny so I'll give it a pass. Knowing me, you know I'll look forward to more logic videos.

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RE: If money cannot buy happiness, can you ever be truly happy without money?

I am one that believes money can or at least helps attain happiness. Many of the reasons you listed are valid for how it can help, ie. lessens stress. I do have some scattered thoughts that I would like

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RE: The significance of mathematics - and why it can prove its own incompleteness

This is a great post. I never thought I'd run into anyone discussing Gödel on Steemit, but here it is. Gödel is actually one of the core reasons that sparked my interest in logic. I should be thanking

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RE: Being Unbiased - objectivity, facts and post-truth

Sorry, I'm not following. How are my claims about a non-local world automatically nonsensical?

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RE: Being Unbiased - objectivity, facts and post-truth

I do realize that logic is based on a worldview, namely empiricism. The other day, I ran into some guy telling me to prove reality and argued against the existence of the world. So yeah, there are some

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RE: Being Unbiased - objectivity, facts and post-truth

I agree with what you say about objectivity and opinions. There is a slight bump I'm not understanding though, namely this thought: There is no such a thing as an idea that exists outside of being already

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RE: Justice and revenge are two different things

I think this is a great question. It shakes smyle's entire idea and is a very real example. It very much relates to the ideas of justice and revenge. I wish I could summate a good answer for this question.

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RE: Exploring Philosophy: Argument Analysis - Validity and Soundness

That's the plan, hopefully within the next few days or a week.

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RE: Exploring Philosophy: Argument Analysis - Validity and Soundness

Of course not, I would appreciate it.

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RE: Exploring Philosophy: Argument Analysis - Validity and Soundness

If anyone is interested in a more dynamic view/explanation on arguments, feel free to check out @phaazer1's post here.

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RE: The lost art of making a sound argument (and how we can do better)

Very interesting post. I agree wholeheartedly that the art of argument has been diluted. I actually just made a post about logic with validity and soundness, which was quite in line with what you wrote

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RE: Why Math Might Be Complete Bullsh*t

As a logician, this hurt me on a personal level. As a philosopher, I suppose it is good to see skeptics. As this closely ties to my field, I will not hesitate to chime in. First, let's look at the semantics.

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RE: Epicurus On Worrying About The Future

Epicurus was an interesting man. Closely related to this post is his Tetrapharmakos, or four-part cure on living a happy life. Outlined by four parts: Don't fear god Don't worry about death What is good

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RE: Let's talk.

Cool, I'll start. I love me some paradoxes because they're so mind-boggling and puzzling. Let's go with the Liar Paradox, which goes something like this: Suppose there is a person that only lies. If that

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RE: Ethical dilemmas and what to do about them

My ethical dilemma is whether or not I should study in ethics. I see ethics as the evil twin to rationality and logic, which really hurts me personally. Ever since the idea of ethos, pathos, and logos

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RE: Philosophy vs Science: The Mind-Body Problem And The Placebo Effect

The mind-body problem has, as you said, been an ancient question. I personally don't know much about it as I am not a fan of Descartes for personal reasons. However, I believe artificial intelligence and

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RE: (Removed or retracted)

Apologies for mistaking cause with explanation, but I would like to point out the similarity between the two: Explanation - a reason or justification given for an action or belief Cause - a person or thing

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RE: Can rational thought exist without language?

Very interesting post. I would actually think language develops from rational thought. Let us look at the blind and deaf, who lack full means of communication. They are still rational because humans are

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RE: (Removed or retracted)

Interesting idea. I don't think it is a new argument as I would argue it heavily resembles the Cosmological Argument. In turn, I do not think you have answered the concerns of the critics. Let us first