1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
1. Why is understanding physics and the general rules of the universe so important in doing philosophy?
2. What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
1. Why is the theory of evolution so important in understanding how human beings behave?
2. Which questions do you think evolutionary theory cannot answer?
1. Explain the virtual simulation theory of consciousness.
2. How does the brain trick us and for what benefit is it for our genetic survival?
1. Do you think artificial intelligence will be a significant problem in the future?
2. How has technology impacted your life?
1. Why is Faqir Chand's experiences important in understanding the projective nature of religious visions and miracles?
2. What is meant by the phrase, "philosophy done well is science; philosophy done poorly remains philosophy."