Big Metaphysical Questions

Abstraction

Consciousness is the ability to be aware and in the moment. when we are conscious we can differentiate between what is real or fake. when in a dream, we visualize things, however we are not conscious.

Example

The ability to make use of all five senses and be in tune with ones surroundings. knowing that a daydream (or similar) is not being conscious

monism.dualism,pluralism

Abstraction

the question of if there is any higher power, is one without an answer, but often considered. Religion is a massive part of society, even though the idea of a God that many of them are based around is unconfirmed.

example

research has been put into trying to find an answer to the question, a battle is yet to be found. It is smart to be skeptical of religions, but many people find comfort in believing in a supreme being.

Monotheism, Polytheism, Atheism,agnosticism

Abstraction

Every individual may have a different meaning in their life. meaning can be found in belonging, purpose, transcendence and storytelling.

Example

Emily Smith gave an example about how belonging can give someone meaning in her TEDTalk. Smith explained that her friend jonathan and a local newspaper stand owner had a sense of belonging in their relationship.

Humanism,

Abstraction

mathematics and Physics can be used to measure what there is.

Example

Things such as distance and speed are measurable and physical concepts. These things definitely exist. Humans have functions brains the exist, How could it be proven that there is nothing, when we can see and feel something?

experientialism
fallibilism

Abstraction

Depending of which side of this question a person lies, they may live a moral or an immoral life. If one's actions do not have consequences, they can behave as they please and vice versa.

Examle

A person that believes that what they do matters may be more careful in their actions, making sure that what they do will not negatively effect other experiences for them. Someone who does not believe that anything matters may be careless, as what they do now will not effect anything later.

Nihilism, Existentialism.