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Unread 12-23-2012, 02:29 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry View Post
is truth greater than happiness? I realize the two are not mutually exclusive. Truth brings happiness in many instances. However, in the case of death, the scientific "truth" is depressing as shit. The real truth about death is "who knows?", and I like that. It gives me hope.
This is a really important point and probably the heart of the issue and cause of the philosophical divide.

Interesting you take the stance you do, DH.
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