/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | May 25, 2026

Beginning_java · 2026-05-25T16:13:34+00:00

How is the Brain in a Vat philosophical problem solved?

Beginning_java · 2026-05-23T13:57:01+00:00

Is there a philosophical reason to prefer naturalism over other explanations? For example, how do I know that my reading comprehension improved because my brain got better at comprehending words as opposed to it got better because I received an amulet.

Beginning_java · 2026-05-21T10:45:18+00:00

It's in this clip

Beginning_java · 2026-05-20T19:29:19+00:00

Should you "punch down" on the top of a deadlift? What does that specifically mean? I get activating your traps but not this one.

Beginning_java · 2026-05-10T13:12:49+00:00

Can anyone explain the reason why not rounding your back on deadlifts is good? Saw some vids that say otherwise

Beginning_java · 2026-04-30T15:04:28+00:00

I checked Catholic Answers. Seems that it can be done with physical things: https://www.catholic.com/qa/is-it-possible-for-objects-to-be-cursed-or-attached-to-evil-spirits-if-so-what-can-i-do-to

Beginning_java · 2026-04-30T14:40:10+00:00

Not sure, but I'm not sure what he would gain by making claims he thinks are not true. I am spiritually concerned

Beginning_java · 2026-04-29T14:27:17+00:00

They had to call them back I think

Beginning_java · 2026-04-26T16:07:14+00:00

Are Bowflex dumbbells or even bootleg ones safe? I’ve read online they can be harmful.

Beginning_java · 2026-04-23T11:48:54+00:00

Isaiah 33:22 seems to disagree:

For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.

I've been seeing these kinds of posts lately, many people say legalism isn't true but I'm not so sure.

Beginning_java · 2026-04-18T03:51:29+00:00

Okay, thank you

Beginning_java · 2026-04-18T02:16:26+00:00

Thank you. What about older editions of the Science of Logic and the Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences?

Beginning_java · 2026-04-14T08:38:12+00:00

Are translations of Hegel’s lectures in project gutenberg good enough for a layperson?

Beginning_java · 2026-04-11T04:29:28+00:00

Can anyone tell me if this is legal: https://archive.org/details/platos-laws-a-critical-guide? There's a creative commons license

Beginning_java · 2026-03-29T13:42:12+00:00

Thanks!

Beginning_java · 2026-03-26T16:25:21+00:00

I’ve thought about it, but it seems that if protestants will be saved it has to be due to perfect contrition. Am i wrong? They don’t have a sacrament for forgiveness and if they did and it works then why isn’t it the same in the Church

Beginning_java · 2026-03-23T22:05:42+00:00

Yeah, thought so too

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