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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence- (we hope) -is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others ...and spread the word! (Shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.)


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What is beyond the universe?

Was the universe designed by an outside agent? Does anything exist outside of the universe? How does this have an effect on our lives?

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/10494864/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:39:39 PDT --TO JOIN, ADD US TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST--

Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence- (we hope) -is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others ...and spread the word! (Shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.)


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The Responsibility of the Citizen

As a member of a society, what ought we owe to that society? What should our individual responsibilities toward it be? And how far does this society extend? Neighbourhood, country or world? Are the laws currently in place (wherever you live), reflective of these 'responsibilities'? Should they be?

-Many seperate, but related questions. Run with it! Personal experiences and opinions are certainly welcomed and respected.

...Though justification for opinions may be politely challenged...


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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/10216332/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:12:38 PDT --TO JOIN, ADD US TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST--

Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence- (we hope) -is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others ...and spread the word! (Shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.)


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Is it essential to have meaning to live a worthwhile life?

Occasionally, the rationalist search for meaning yields only rotten fruits (nihilism). Some people say that only God can provide meaning in life and that it is a wise choice to search for it in that place. Others say that appealing to the divine is a sign of weakness. What do you think?

Suggested reading: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre.

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/10103742/ Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:11:50 PDT --TO JOIN, ADD US TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST--

Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence- (we hope) -is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others ...and spread the word! (Shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.)


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What is it to be human?

Take a moment here. This is an important one: just what are you? A human being, right? Well, what's that? Before putting down a nice ol' scientific answer, ponder the philosophical element. What is it to be a human, if anything at all? Any universal purpose? Universal characteristics? What are the defining elements of humanity?

Suggested reading: Darwin, Blaise Pascal, Albert Camus, B.F. Skinner and Ernest Hemmingway.

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/10044477/ Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:51:21 PDT --TO JOIN, ADD US TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST--

Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence- (we hope) -is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others ...and spread the word! (Shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.)


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The Basics of Happiness: What are the essential 'ingredients' for your happiness? What things, (physical objects or not), do you require for your own happiness to exist? What is 'enough'? What is too much? Feel free to self-define and debate potentially ambiguous terms...such as 'happiness' itself.

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/9369638/ Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:38:37 PDT

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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



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Praxis: Activity as opposed to theory. Walking the walk. Applied philosophy. Please share some examples of how philosophic theory has given you cause to change your behaviour. Discussion and respectful debate is valuable and encouraged.
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~philosophers http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8870502/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8870502/ Thu, 25 May 2006 05:17:49 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



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What Is 'Virtue'? ...And is it Teachable? A Socratic classic. Let's hear what you have to say.
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Assistants http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8692378/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8692378/ Sat, 06 May 2006 15:10:01 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry:

What is Art?...and what isn't? --Why? What qualifies one thing as 'art', and another as 'non-art'. Can we figure this out?



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Assistants http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8610341/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:34:06 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry:

Robots!
Imagine that scientists had grasped the technology to construct a robot capable of simulating every concievable type of human behavior so adeptly that it was virtually impossible to distinguish it from any other human, or to identify it as a machine. The person next to you could be one of these, and you'd never know. To your mind, what implications would this carry about the status of human beings in the hierarchy of creation? Has that status been augmented or diminished by this scientific breakthrough?

If you wish to join the discussion, post your thoughts in a comment on this journal! =]

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8548717/ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:16:13 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



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The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry:

A Philosophical Game: "Taboo" --Try it out! [link] Enjoy and discuss!


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~philosophers http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8476376/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8476376/ Sat, 15 Apr 2006 07:13:39 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

Important Note:
*Don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.*



CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry. The question or topic will be simple and blunt. The Current Topic at the moment is:

Meat- Revisited: 'Should you be eating that?'

~Is the slaughter of animals for our consumption morally justified? Why or why not?~

If you wish to contribute to the discussion, add your thoughts as a comment in this journal entry.

Enjoy!


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Assistants <... ]]> ~philosophers http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8393551/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8393551/ Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:19:56 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (3 April, 2006)
Whoo hoo! ~CTraise has just joined our ranks, ladies and gents. Make him feel at home, and don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.


CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry. The question or topic will be simple and blunt. The Current Topic at the moment is:

Utilitarianism: 'Killing Matthew to Save Peter and Paula'.

-Led in by our previous topic, let's take a look at the many facets of utilitarianism. --The ethical theory proposed by Jeremy Bentham and James Stuart Mill that all action should be directed toward achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. We've touched on this already, but there are other aspects to explore.

Matthew is on death's door. He is not conscious. He is 'certain' to be dead within hours or days. Peter and Paula need a heart and kidney to live, respectively. Matthew has been matched as an ideal donor for both. If Peter or Paula receive the transplant, they are likely to live long, happy lives. Matthew has no known family to help with this decision. -Should doctors and surgeons intervene and harvest the needed organs from Matthew?

Your thoughts?

Please feel free to take the topic of utilitarianism to any other angle as well!

If you wish to contribute to the discussion, add your thoughts as a comment in this journal entry.

Enjoy!


http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8321318/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:42:13 PST
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (3 April, 2006)
Whoo hoo! ~CTraise has just joined our ranks, ladies and gents. Make him feel at home, and don't forget: shamelessly plugging the club with your own friends is a great way to bring 'em in. That, and annoy the heck out of your chums.

CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry. The question or topic will be simple and blunt. The Current Topic at the moment is:

Population Control
The Census Bureau projects U.S. population will grow to at least 419 million people by the year 2050. Think of how these numbers will be growing in other countries, especially yours. It is a concern for some that our planet would not be able to support so much human life at the expense of its natural resources. So the question is, should governments of the world pursue population policies to protect the quality of life for our future generations? What ethical principles would be involved if we are to resort to such methods?

Some philosophers who have written on ethics and moral relativism include James Rachels, John Stuart Mill, and Emmanuel Kant.

If you wish to contribute to the discussion, add your thoughts as a comment in this journal entry.

Enjoy!

Founder http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8252137/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 03:40:20 PST
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (March 18th, 2006)
After a long period of inactivity, I'm proud to say that ~philosophers is back in action. We now have two quality assistants who are very eager to keep the page up to date for me. *Curmudgeon75 and ~nyuji-tora will now provide us with regular updates to the site and hopefully spark some interesting discussion.

CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry. The question or topic will be simple and blunt. The Current Topic at the moment is:

'Designer Babies'
-As our knowledge of genetics makes steady progress, we will be able to make more and more decisions about our biological offspring which were not possible before. The question is- 'How far do we go with it, if anywhere? Should there be limits?'

If you wish to contribute to the discussion, add your thoughts as a comment in this journal entry.

Enjoy!

Founder
~philosophers http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8193111/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/8193111/ Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:30:27 PST
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. One definition of a philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom." We are by no means suggesting that this is what a philosopher actually is; this is for you to determine.

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (March 18th, 2006)
After a long period of inactivity, I'm proud to say that ~philosophers is back in action. We now have two quality assistants who are very eager to keep the page up to date for me. *Curmudgeon75 and ~nyuji-tora will now provide us with regular updates to the site and hopefully spark some interesting discussion.

CURRENT TOPIC
The Current Topic is intended to be a stimulant of some kind of organized discussion on its relative journal entry. The question or topic will be simple and blunt. The Current Topic at the moment is:

"Where is the I in relation to the body?"

Philosophers that have proposed ideas and solutions to this question are Descartes and Dennett.

If you wish to contribute to the discussion, add your thoughts as a comment in this journal entry.

Enjoy!

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http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/7333851/ Sat, 17 Dec 2005 05:01:18 PST
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom."

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (December 17th, 2005)
What the hell is going on with this community webpage? I feel guilty for disregarding it for months and months (I had exams, see), so tomorrow, I'm going to give it a new coat of paint and try and get some publicity out. I've become much keener on philosophy over the past few months, and I plan on taking much better care of this community from now on.

I still would like it if a few people were willing to assist me. Send me a note if you are.

In the mean time, do you believe in freewill? Are you a determinist? IS ALL OF THIS IRRELEVANT AND ARE WE MISSING THE PICTURE ENTIRELY!

Founder


Assistants
(I am currently seeking Deviant Philosophers that would like to be a contributing member to the Club. Please send a note to us if you are interested and are willing to dedicate at least one night a week to updating the ~philosophers page)

~philosophers http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/6096582/ http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/6096582/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 02:36:22 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom."

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our journal entries will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (August 1st, 2005)
To keep things a little tidier, I'd like to ask all philosophers to please leave their philosophical musings as comments in the relevant journal entries. Since all the great stuff that has been written so far will eventually be pushed over the edge and into internet oblivion, make sure you copy what you have previously written and paste it as a comment into the Meat journal entry on this page. This is how the system will work from now on.

And now over to this week's (month's?) topic.

The existence of God is the staple mark of almost all philosophical activity. However, these days, the issue has been thrown out of context. Without attempting to prove or disprove the existence of God, what exactly IS God?

Founder


Assistants
(I am currently seeking Deviant Philosophers that would like to be a contributing member to the Club. Please send a note to us if you are interested and are willing to dedicate at least one night a week to updating the ~philosophers page)

http://philosophers.deviantart.com/journal/5806639/ Thu, 30 Jun 2005 22:22:41 PDT
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Welcome to the Philosophy Club @ Deviant Art! Our goal is to maintain a collection of writings by the many self-proclaimed philosophers on Deviant Art. A philosopher is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy. The word, "philosopher," literally means "lover of wisdom."

We like to consider ourselves the "unofficial" philosophy forum of Deviant Art, as there is technically not a philosophy forum anywhere to be found. One of our intents is that our front page will become a non-stop battleground of philosophical discussion, like a toilet stall covered in obscene graffiti.

The fact that you have acknowledged your own existence (we hope) is sufficient evidence that you are capable of philosophical thought, and we welcome you aboard. If you wish to join, simply add us to your friends list and we will add your avatar to our list of thinkers. We may occasionally contact you about all things philosophical. Until then, get to know the others and spread the word!

NEWS (July 1st, 2005)
Today, I started this group.

Let's begin with something simple. Should we eat meat?

Founder



Assistants
(I am currently seeking Deviant Philosophers that would like to be a contributing member to the Club. Please send a note to us if you are interested and are willing to dedicate at least one night a week to updating the ~philosophers page)

Thinkers