Questin to the free thinker

[dreamer]

Why?

[isaone]

because !

[Thanatos]

Why not?

[dreamer]

Quote by: Thanatos Why not?

For what reason do you think in the first place?, is there a point to why you do?. Did some make you think in the first place and if so what for?.Is their a point to what you think what you think?.Does it take you to another place where only you and you thoughts go?.what made you reply why not?

[dreamer]

Quote by: isaone because !

is that because you have the right to think in the first place. who gave you that right?

[Jack]

I think because I can. Your brain gives you the ability to think. Society/the government determines whether or not you can express your thoughts.

[dreamer]

Quote by: Jack I think because I can..

what makes you think you can think in the first place if all you thoughts are controlled by society/ government?, so all what you think is bought on by someone else's thoughts,

Quote by: Jack Your brain gives you the ability to think.

And what makes your brain think your right?

[Shade]

Who says you are free to ask that question?

[dreamer]

Quote by: Shade Who says you are free to ask that question?

as im free to do so, as im the only person in my life to do so.

[Shade]

Quote by: dreamer as im free to do so, as im the only person in my life to do so.

I agree.

So, what is the alternative to being a free thinker?

[isaone]

So what is the point to this thread. I thought you were being amusing (thus my post) but if you have a point please make it so we can talk instead of wasting my time with word games. (any question starting with who gave you ..... presupposes an answer involving a 'who' . It is as meaningless as asking me "What was the last season I played in the NBA". "Never" the correct answer is not a valid reply since the question requires a year for the answer.) .

[Clementine]

How can you not think? Thinking is what makes you you!

[Aussie]

Quote by: dreamer Why?

Why does there always have to be a reason? Can't it just be.

[Thanatos]

Quote by: dreamer For what reason do you think in the first place?, is there a point to why you do?. Did some make you think in the first place and if so what for?.Is their a point to what you think what you think?.Does it take you to another place where only you and you thoughts go?.what made you reply why not?

So I can annoy all the conservatives.

[Century 25]

Quote by: dreamer Why?

Thinking is free. Everything elses is either dogma or.. just 'is'

[Morality Games]

Quote by: dreamer Why?

Existing as a human being requires thinking. Since we must think, we should do it well. If we are to do it well, we must free from the interference of other authorities. 'Free thinking' means having the power to resist the temptation to submit ready-made opinions and dogmas.

If you mean why do I do it: because it makes feel better, stronger, independent ... in a word, it is self-enhancing.

[wyoguy]

Quote by: dreamer Why?

Once you've started, it's really hard to stop.

[jsmill]

I think because I can. Your brain gives you the ability to think. Society/the government determines whether or not you can express your thoughts.

baloney, society/government does not determine if i can express my thoughts. i can express them if i want but i know there may be consequences. life is about choices and costs not about absolute power.

also, before one begins asking "deep" philosophical questions, they should be able to pass the first grade spelling test

questin

[jsmill]

i doubt therefore i think therefore i am
a simplified version of descartes

this isn't about rights at all. this is all about ability. i am able to choose, i am able to think and those thoughts can translate into action

[Shade]

Quote by: Jack Society/the government determines whether or not you can express your thoughts.

It is important to keep in mind that everybody has the right to think for themselves.

Everyone also has the right to express their ideas.

The only question is: Do other people *respect* your right to do so?

If they do not, then you are under no obligation to respect *any* of their rights, either.