All philisophy is based on Personal Experience?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the role of personal experiences and philosophy in shaping one's beliefs. It questions whether rejecting all philosophy or embracing personal experiences as the ultimate judge is the best approach. The topic of Buddhist and Zen monks rejecting their own existence is also brought up.
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When a lot of people agree on something e.g. logic, they do so due to shared personal experiences they can relate to?
When sum1 rejects they're own existence - they do so out of experience that has moulded their thoughts i.e. their philosophy.
Another question: no philosophy can uncrotrovertially answer all questions (maybe even any question?) therefore what do you do? Reject all philosophy or accpet all of them? Or choose to believe in one due to personal experience matches with it? Choose to ignore philosophy and embrace common sense as ultimate judge? Or has the so-called common-sense let us down on too many times in the long run? Or are there other options? Would like opinions on this :D
 
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Who rejects their own existence? I get the feeling you worded that improperly.
 
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Erm...I'm not sure...maybe buddhist monks ... what about zen monks?
 
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These monks don't believe they exist? I've never heard of this.
 

1. What is the definition of "personal experience" in the context of philosophy?

The term "personal experience" in philosophy refers to the individual's subjective perceptions, thoughts, and emotions that shape their understanding of the world and their place in it.

2. How does personal experience impact one's philosophical beliefs?

Personal experience plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's philosophical beliefs. It can influence their perspective, values, and perspective on different aspects of life, such as morality, existence, and the nature of reality.

3. Can personal experience be considered a reliable source of knowledge in philosophy?

This is a highly debated topic in philosophy. Some argue that personal experience is a valid source of knowledge, as it provides firsthand evidence and can lead to introspection and self-awareness. Others argue that it is subjective and prone to biases, making it an unreliable source of knowledge.

4. How does the concept of personal experience relate to the nature of truth in philosophy?

Personal experience is often seen as a subjective truth, meaning it is true for the individual who experienced it but may not be true for others. In philosophy, the idea of absolute truth is often questioned, and personal experience is one factor that contributes to this skepticism.

5. Are there any limitations to basing philosophy on personal experience?

Yes, there are limitations to basing philosophy solely on personal experience. As mentioned before, personal experience is subjective and can be influenced by biases and emotions. Therefore, it may not always lead to objective or universal truths. Additionally, personal experience is limited to an individual's own perceptions and may not account for other perspectives or experiences.

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