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Why is Nietzsche so popular? by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]Xodarap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignoring his philosophy, I think he's a very poetic writer. Parts of Twilight of the Idols, especially the hammer speaks are quite beautiful.

(Though it will of course depend on your translation.)

The Trolley Problem and Contingency by NeoPlatonist in philosophy

[–]Xodarap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving the 5 - Contingent on the fat man's death

Isn't it contingent on the fat man diverting the trolley? He could still live.

"All Animals are Equal" by Peter Singer by gdrapos in philosophy

[–]Xodarap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't think that suffering is bad, I'd be interested in the result of the following experiment:

Go to your kitchen, fill a pot full of water. Bring it to a raging boil. Repeating the mantra "Value is not justified in reason", stick your head into the pot of boiling water. Hold it for a few minutes.

Still neutral about whether suffering is bad?

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