Philosophy FAQ

10. How do I know anything really exists?
-Kick it *really* hard.

9. What is the essence of being human?
-Not understanding the opposite sex.

8. 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.

7. 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 grey, spongy thing in a glass container,
you are.

6. Can our minds exist separately from our bodies?
-If they could, we’d just send our minds to work and sleep in every morning.

ALSOME!

5. Is there a God?
-A billion Hindus can’t be wrong.

4. What is the nature of Knowledge?
-I’m still trying to figure out the nature of “high school”.

3. What is the meaning of life?
-All evidence to date suggests it’s chocolate.

2. Why get a Philosophy degree?
-It’s more respectable than a theatre degree, but you still get to drink
lots of espresso.

1. So, was Dr. Laura on drugs or what?
-Probably.

Source: http://home.tiac.net/~cri/2004/topten.html