How do I know anything really exists?
How do I know anything really exists?
Kick it *really* hard.
What is the essence of being human?
Not understanding the opposite gender.
If a tree falls in the forest, and there's no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?
Not if it lands on a bunch of pillows.
How do I know I'm not just a brain in a vat, hooked up to a computer simulation of life?
Look in the mirror. If you see a gray, spongy thing in a glass container, you are.
Can our minds exist separately from our bodies?
If they could, we'd just send our minds to class and sleep in every morning.
Is there a God?
A billion Hindus can't be wrong.
What is the nature of Knowledge?
I'm still trying to figure out the nature of *college*.
What is the meaning of life?
All evidence to date suggests it's chocolate.
Why get a Philosophy degree?
It's more respectable than a theater degree,
but you still get to drink lots of espresso.
So, was Kant on drugs or what?
Probably.
Originally published April 09, 2005.
