Why are deeply philosophical questions so rarely discussed by the "average" person?
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because the average person has neither the resources, intelligence, or attention span to comprehend, much less engage in a philosophical conversation.
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Because most people are not in the habit of questioning ANYTHING!\n\nEspecially religious people, it is one of the requirements...\n\nIt is the same reason why most religious people would much rather believe that some guy had visions of the future that were granted to him by GOD, as opposed to the much more believable option that he was Schizophrenic!\n\nOf course, then they would have to question much more than just their religions... and we CAN'T have that apparently!
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The most answers to a question I have seen by far is the one that Dr Deepak Chopra asked a couple of weeks ago in the philosophy section...in fact it was even featured in the main Yahoo home page!  I just looked it up and it had 26,760 answers and has been resolved by Dr. Chopra...The person got 16 thumbs up too.  I answered it but there were so many answers I never found mine!  LOL
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Only those who have engaged in such a philosophy on life. Its sad to say a large majority of the population of earth belive that way and are indeed blind.
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I don't know that the people are necessarily shy. I think that it is easier to ask and answer questions on Answers because I am not emotionally connected to the other people. When you know someone, your emotions can sometimes cloud the way that you tend to look at circumstances. It is nice in a sense that the receiver of your answer is unable to argue back when you say something that is right on target!
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'I see your point.  I hope that most people just see this as a way to entertain themselves 'cause even the most sincere people don't always know what the heck they are talking about.  I send a question out (rarely) hoping someone may actually have an idea on relationships that I have never thought of...something original...but it never happens.  On that thought; did you know that 98% of our "free" thinking is regurgitated?  Either we have thought it all before or it is someone else's thinking.  This means only 2% of our thinking day is original.
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What do you mean ? That's what they chose to call that phenomenon. Why bring philosophical questions into it ?
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Only if they are quietly discussing philosophy.
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I'm not sure your friend's interests are that solitary.  There are many philosophical groups that meet to discuss epistemology.  (To find one, see if you can search in your town for a "salon."  If there isn't one, start your own.  Meet in a local Starbucks if you have to.  Your friend can moderate the first session.)\n\nSci-fi groups are notoriously active and large.  Find a local Star Trek group, for instance.  Astronomy, as well, is a very popular topic.  Is there an observatory near where you live?  If so, contact them to see if there is an amateur group that meets.  If there's no observatory, call the local college's science department to see if they offer lectures that are open to the public.
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People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.
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Logical levels of abstraction and specification exist in the realms of the social, mental and physical -> so yes such concepts are a smothering by politically minded people, but also concepts are maintained by those without time to consider such things or minds...... its also worth stating that biological, psychological and social differences do exist and are studied by psychologists, neurologists, sociologists and the like -> however these studies are usually stopped in this politically crazy era in order to stop 'socially sensititve implications' occuring and thus causing mindless racisism and homophobia - obviously we cant go into every element but i think these are key concepts
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Intereresting theory and worth pondering.  Moral questions can certainly only be answered individually as each individual has their own moral standard. Unless, of course, the moral standard is that of a culture, and then the standard would be set by majority opinion and actions.\n\nWhen it comes to internet answers to morality questions, I would suggest that we need to look at the demographic of those answering.  The question is most likely being answered by a younger (ie: more internet savvy) audience than what might be found in society.  Also, since you don't know the personal moral standards of those answering, it is hard to judge if their own morality is a right fit for your own (the asker).\n\nI try not to give 'pat' answers to any question I am answering, but then again, I also don't try to push my morals onto others....\n\nGreat question! Very thought provoking.
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Human's are ego driven. They ask questions (sometimes), not to get the truthful answer, but to get attention. They want responces that tailor themselves to an image that they already have of themself. Answering otherwise conflicts with their personal beliefs.\n\nAnd don't get me wrong. But this world is FILLED with people who have problems when others conflict with their personal beliefs.\n\nSome people just live blind... who need to OPEN THEIR EYES.
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I find faith to not have much middle ground as far as thinking goes -- you usually have people who just use faith as an excuse not to have to think about things at all (they just want the answers provided to them, so they can feel secure), and then you have those really struggle with faith and pursue it and think critically of everything throughout the entire ongoing process of looking for meaning.\n\nCriticial thinking and faith is not exclusionary, but you'll see many of the first type of people (the non-thinkers) simply because it's so easy to do.
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We typically don't ask sufficiently detailed questions.
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I think you make some interesting points - words definitely have limitations for the definer and the interpretter.  Its always a rhetoric game and only real thieves hide behind definitions to justify their actions.  As for morality - this is not a truth - it is a social norm - and each society determines what is or isn't moral based on their level of consciousness.  As long as we are trapped in words - we are limiting our consciousness.
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It's probably because they are simular to you, are curious about the same questions, or think they have the answers since they are all in the same thought pattern.. I don't think any ONE person is anwering everything,... that would be impossible.