15 Mar '16 17:30>
Originally posted by whodeySame fate could befall a theist.
For all you know you could drop dead today and/or your life has been a complete waste of time up till now.[/b]
Originally posted by Great King RatWhat objective scientific data proves you have spent your time well?
We seem to have a different idea concerning to meaning of the word "belief".
Why do you say my life has been a waste of time? What time has been wasted?
Originally posted by whodeyNo, it doesn't require a belief system.
What objective scientific data proves you have spent your time well?
In fact, what is considered "good"? Assigning value to anything requires a belief system.
Originally posted by apathist
Do we use volition to determine our beliefs?
Worrying at the question, I came across this:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/belief/
and now I have a headache.
Do we use volition to determine our beliefs?
Originally posted by Great King RatAll that matters is your happiness?
No, it doesn't require a belief system.
I am happy. That proves I am spending my time well. For being happy is by far my most important goal in life.
I also don't need scientific data for that, although happiness can be measured scientifically.
You clearly need some kind of belief system. Please don't project your wants and needs onto me.
Originally posted by LemonJelloWith man and I'm using the word man to describe each and everyone of us not just theDo we use volition to determine our beliefs?
Not directly, no. And not in a manner under which it would be fair to describe belief as choice-based. A belief is, basically, a certain type of propositional attitude wherein one takes the proposition to be true. So, by natural extension, beliefs are handcuffed to cognitive verisimilitude. ...[text shortened]... oader sense in which our volitional efforts have indirect impact on our environments for belief.
Originally posted by whodeyI never said that all that matters is my happiness. Would you like to go back to my post and read it again?
All that matters is your happiness?
People like you are a dime a dozen. Do you think this is a good attitude to have when it comes to the well being of others, or is this part of the problem?
Originally posted by whodeyMost decent people - to varying degrees - define their own
All that matters is your happiness?
People like you are a dime a dozen. Do you think this is a good attitude to have when it comes to the well being of others, or is this part of the problem?