Religion
In reply to the discussion: You don't have a soul... [View all]darkstar3
(8,763 posts)You see, there is this growing contingent of wishy-washy "spirtualists" who seem to think that their version of solipsism is somehow new. When confronted with this idea, I think it fitting to point out that there is nothing more in their ideas than what can be found in Plato's Cave. Inevitably, this leads to the post-modernist accusing me of having a superiority complex, and/or of being closed-minded.
It's a cop-out, and I'm beginning to think it's being taught somewhere.
Good for you, I guess, for finding someone who agrees with you, but just because there are two (or even two hundred) of you doesn't magically make your views valid.
All of the technology that we rely upon to make our lives easier (and even post on this board) relies on the fact that there is an objective reality that exists beyond the subjective personal reality to which the two of you would like to limit all frames of reference. The scientific method itself relies upon this. If you continue to wish to reject it, then I suggest you go and actually live in a cave for a little while and see what it's like.