Question

Why are there not many thought-provoking philosophical questions being discussed here?

Answer 1

Because there is a lack of good philosophical thinkers

Answer 2

Because people just want to look cool by "daring to be ignorant" in this "Style is the new substance" society we live in today.

Answer 3

What are YOU doing to contribute?

Answer 4

I think many people like to answer mindless questions or ask them because they are easy ,they don't require allot of thinking and they allow you to occupy your time without overexerting your brain(if you have one), or maybe people have worked hard all day and don't want to expend too much mind power.Example: I asked a totally vapid question and got 41 replies. Some of my more serious questions(but still maybe not up to your standards!) got3 or 4 replies!Ask something truly profound and I will try to answer it but not tonight, I'm going to bed now!

Answer 5

Because there is a general lack of not only philosophical interest and knowledge, but of actual rational thought on the subject.

Answer 6

most of the people on here are 10- 16 year olds

Answer 7

Because the average age of the Y!A community is under 15 years old and they are much more interested in 'Pink or Blue?', 'Britney or Jessica?' and my favorite 'Does a BJ feel good?'

Answer 8

Philosophy is a field of study that includes diverse subfields such as aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and metaphysics, in which people ask questions such as whether God exists, what is the nature of reality, whether knowledge is possible, and what makes actions right or wrong. The fundamental method of philosophy is the use of reasoning to evaluate arguments concerning these questions. However, the exact scope and methodology of philosophy is not rigid. What counts as philosophy is itself debated, and it varies across philosophical traditions.