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Philosophy is associated with the study of fundamental and general problems related to matters of knowledge,
values, mind, language, reason, and existence. The term philosophy is believed to be coined by the Greek
philosopher Pythagoras and translates to "love of wisdom." In simplistic terms, philosophy is associated with
activities people engage in to have a deeper understanding of a better life through wisdom.
Here are 105 philosophical questions that are guaranteed to elicit deep and meaningful discussions. Feel free with
your views and opinions in the comments section.
Are humans obligated to better themselves and will that make them happier?
Are people in this current generation less or more sensitive than people from past generations?
What is true friendship?
Can achieving nothing make a person happy?
Have gadgets and apps taken away emotions?
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Does utilizing time properly make our lives meaningful and happy?
Can life be meaningful without friends?
Are highly intelligent people less happy than individuals with average intelligence?
Is there an absolute way to attain a happy state of mind?
Does living your life for others make your life have meaning?
Do knowledge and understanding make you content and happy as a person?
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Why does God not intervene when evil takes root in people?
What’s more Important: doing the right thing or doing things right?
Do we love ourselves more in the virtual world and less in the real world?
Is humanity doomed to head in a destructive direction?
Should full access to the internet be a fundamental right?
If all the currencies in the world did not have monetary value, would our world be a much better place?
Is it possible time is being altered right now?
Would this world be better or be worse without teachers and formal education?
Why do we throw away food when we know people are dying of hunger?
Will concepts and theories in regard to religion becoming obsolete come true?
Is blind belief prevalent more among holy, spiritual, and pious people?
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Will the world be a better place if caste and religion cease to exist?
Do we love ourselves more in the virtual world and less in the real world?
While many people may think of philosophy as something only pretentious academics talk about, there are plenty
of ways that you can use a philosophical way of thinking in real life situations.
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What makes philosophical questions popular in circles is the awakening they bring about in a thought process.
Philosophical questions find varied answers from people from different walks of life; however, none of the answers
to philosophical questions have conviction and a definitive explanation that makes perfect sense.
Every individual tries to analyze and interpret their perspective on a philosophical question in a different manner.
Questions about philosophy make us wonder and think differently leading to a positive discussion.
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The complexities of philosophical questions do not arise in the questions, but rather in our inability to comprehend
rational thinking based on simple logic. All answers pertaining to life, knowledge, reason, and existence lie within
us unexplored.
It’s only when we are faced with a question that our inner eye is awakened. We try and think out of the box when
we give answers to philosophical questions. Well, brainstorming sessions can only make answers to philosophical
questions sound sophisticated but often lack substance and substantial conviction.
Questions that spark discussions involve answers that are compelling and intellectually stimulating. Philosophical
questions bring out varied perspectives on philosophy and analytical theories surrounding it.
The best way to find answers to philosophical questions is through understanding the relevance of truth, reason,
and existence associated with life.
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Why are we dying to live if we're living to die?
Answer:
Death is not the end. It’s a new beginning in the unknown.
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Question:
Is there a perfect life?
Answer:
Belief about a perfect life is conceptual. There is imperfection in every creation. We
can strive towards making life perfect to better ourselves.
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Question:
How can you convince a non-believer that God exists?
Answer:
You cannot convince a non-believer God exists. You can talk about God to a non-
believer. A non-believer needs to be convinced through his/her own understanding,
faith and belief.
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Question:
Why does God never appear?
Answer:
Faith and belief differ. We either believe or we don’t. For those who believe in a
higher power, God is omnipresent. Every act of compassion and kindness is
associated with God's presence. Since man first walked earth there have been
numerous instances where God has appeared to people in different forms or
visions.
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Does time have a beginning or end?
Answer:
Neither. Interaction with time is associated with infinity, space and matter.
Fundamentally, our experience with time changes constantly, but time as a
dimension does not have beginning or end, it’s boundless. Perception in regard with
time and space is conceptually arbitrary. However, if a parallel universe does exist it
may well change norms, understanding and belief in regard with time through
progressive theories and research.
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