Pondering, wondering, speculating etc. on the nature of an idea as an object. thoughts? recommended reading?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Is this about ontology?
Sarahroo29
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Jan 16, 2018
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probably....lol.
Ontologically speaking, ideas have the same status as numbers. They’re reflected in nature as relations, but do they exist? I’m not so sure. I tend to think they’re mental constructs designed to filter sensation. Still, they have some status in the mind.
Gatovicolo
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Jan 16, 2018
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i don't see how they can't exist. grandma doesn't reinvent the pie every time she makes one. I'm thinking thoughts and ideas are a larger part/influence of this universe than science is prepared to deal with.
Still they’re there. They have some status. They maybe dependent upon biology, but they’re still there. @hankster
@hankster hey! I make pies! Damn tasty ones!
You may make tasty pies but you don’t make pie or pi. @AnneWimsey
@AnneWimsey pecan? a good pie maker is a treasure.
@hankster pecan is Good, pear/sour cream/raisin is better
Do you mean like a curse or a blessing? Both ideas, both supposed to have power in may faiths....
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