Philosophic viewpoint/lifestyle.
 

This came to mind since I tend to dabble in philosophy a little bit.

Also, yes, I misspelled nihilism. I'm sorry.

If you seriously mix into more than six of these, you'd fall into postmodernism (which grab the "best" parts of each philosophy that existed in the past).

When I was bored in the past, my mind would wander, and I still do wander around. I tend to touch upon sensitive things, especially things like the current problems with doctors not asking to perform autopsies, from which you can learn valuable things about diagnoses and prognoses and etc. The current moral dilemma lies in whether or not one "violated" body is sacrificed for the advancement in medical technology and procedure, and the action that doctors take (most nowadays don't even bother to ask after a patient's death).

Rep is appreciated if you learn something! :tup:

It's not very difficult to pop out "oh I am a philosophical" in a conversation, but usually if you do that, you might come off as more of a smartass instead of an intelligent person. So while you can't always use this to boost your ego, at least it would help to keep conversations going, get people something to think about, etc. Most people are able to say this and that about political, economical, social situations, but usually, their views tend to mix into this amalgam of weird and completely twisted ideals (like supporting universal health care, yet saying that people who don't work or are too low an IQ aren't able to get it, and that people with high incomes will still have to pay, etc).

This is a huge issue in today's politics, especially with the whole "legalize marijuana for recreational purposes," which in my opinion is the stupidest thing I have ever seen in my life. I understand the use of marijuana as a medical and utilitarian use (can be used to weave fibers, fire-resistant, etc.), but allowing it for recreational use causes extreme problems, since memory loss from too much marijuana is an extremely significant factor. At least smoking doesn't completely kill off your memory or regular function, I mean, sure it gives you lung cancer, but a pencil pusher doesn't necessarily need to worry about that (no offense to desk jockeys) as a job skill. Oh, and smoking doesn't impair motor function (as if we need more drunk driving-like behavior on roads full of street racing and people falling asleep at the wheel).

Is this a question?

I'm an Agnostic liberal that has no faith in society but faith in individuality.

Did I win a prize?

You'd fall into individualism. You wouldn't necessarily fit into deism, seeing as you don't have faith in society. However, being agnostic, you'd understand more of the personal thought capacity of one person. Individualism fits you fine.

Here's your prize: :tup:

LOL! Thanks. I guess I kept posting my replies before you posted the rest of the thread starter! :D

Somehow I expected more conversation than this...

but allowing it for recreational use causes extreme problems, since memory loss from too much marijuana is an extremely significant factor.

That is such crap!

If you tell me how it's crap, then I'll rephrase. That is just my personal viewpoint.
You do have to admit it will psychologically affect people, and problems can stem from that.

Do you mean addiction?

Well, yes, the dangers of it becoming a dependency. I know some people can hold off their usage of drugs in general (moderation, drinking, smoking, etc).

Long story short! I quit smoking weed and drinking , at the snap of a finger. No problems , no with draws , no cravings! But these damn cigarettes have got me by my balls!



I'm sorry. I didn't mean to go off topic and screw up your thread.

It addresses the main issue, so that's fine.

Hey TS, can you "categorize" me?

I am: agnostic, a little more on the liberal side for socio/political issues albeit I believe in capitalism, I do value a structural government, I'm cynical in the sense that I think most people are naive because they are sheep i.e. they believe specious things, especially because the times change often and they "go with the flow"; and I am a taurus

Individualism would somewhat fit you better.
You are agnostic, which exemplifies that you understand the coherent existence of something beyond earthly realms, yet also realize that there is no physical proof or evidence. Although slightly liberal (classical individualists were often conservative), you advocate capitalism, which, despite the fact you think a lot are sheep, that means there are the humans that shepherd them.
Individualism is almost literally what it says, it is an entire lifestyle that defines your life philosophy, what you think about society, politics, and the economy. You believe in the singular talent of specific people, namely yourself, to become better and achieve success. You want to be defined from the crowd, a nonconformist of sorts. In short, you want to be an individual.

I sound like a damned fortune cookie.

How long have you been studying philosophy classes 370Z Purist?

I've taken 8 classes myself at the college level and 6 religion classes. I also took 4 PHL classes in High school. Fun stuff.

Its interesting how Philosophy, Theology, sociology, and anthropology intertwine themselves together.

The Makeup of man I suppose.

Most all philosophers have interesting questions to consider, but one guy I can't stand is Singer. He is such a hypocrite. That and I'm not the biggest Rand fan, but to each his(or her) own.

:iagree:Thanks.