Most Popular Philosophy Topics

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Most Active Topics

The following is a list of the 5 most active discussions from the last couple weeks based on number of replies.

Do we really choose anything?
51 replies by 11 different users. Topic created on Thursday, January 13th by RJG.

What is NOT philosophy?
33 replies by 9 different users. Topic created on Tuesday, January 4th by chewybrian.

How would it impact your life if you would lose your mind's eye?
42 replies by 8 different users. Topic created on Wednesday, January 5th by Atla.

What Impact Has Online Interaction Had on Human Identity and Understanding?
29 replies by 8 different users. Topic created on Monday, January 10th by JackDaydream.

Why would anyone prefer to read philosophy instead of not?
10 replies by 8 different users. Topic created on Tuesday, December 28th by chilloutdancer.

Most Popular Threads - Editor's Picks

The following popular threads have been picked as favorites by the admin of the Philosophy Forum:

Threads of the Month

Below is a list of the most popular topics in the philosophy forums for each month.

So far this Month: Was Paradise perfect / safe place ?
56 replies posted. Topic created on Monday, January 10th by Whitedragon.

December: Rorty's Liberal Ironist
148 replies posted. Topic created on Sunday, December 19th by Sophiepereira.

November: Why All Current Scientific Theories Of Consciousness Fail
447 replies posted. Topic created on Saturday, November 20th by SteveKlinko.

October: Whose Lives Have Value?
554 replies posted. Topic created on Wednesday, October 6th by Nick_A.

September: What is behind Astrology, and how this is relevant to philosophy
245 replies posted. Topic created on Wednesday, September 1st by Atla.

Threads with the Most Replies Ever

The following is a list of the ten most popular threads on Philosophy Forum based on number of replies.

What's the meaning of life?
1373 replies by 366 different users. Topic created on Monday, March 5th by Cynicallyinsane.

If there is a God, why is there evil?
2718 replies by 339 different users. Topic created on Tuesday, February 27th by Floyd.

Can a man-made computer become conscious?
3441 replies by 243 different users. Topic created on Saturday, March 3rd by Philoreaderguy.

What happens to us when we die?
985 replies by 197 different users. Topic created on Saturday, April 14th by Philoreaderguy.

Eating Animals
790 replies by 168 different users. Topic created on Friday, April 20th by Cynicallyinsane.

Is abortion wrong?
1475 replies by 158 different users. Topic created on Friday, April 20th by Cynicallyinsane.

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it,
935 replies by 149 different users. Topic created on Monday, October 18th by TurtleSpeaks.

Why Atheism Cannot Be Logically Supported
2758 replies by 148 different users. Topic created on Sunday, May 6th by Garycgibson.

Do you consider yourself a philosopher?
396 replies by 147 different users. Topic created on Saturday, March 3rd by Philoreaderguy.

What is Art?
794 replies by 146 different users. Topic created on Saturday, October 10th by Scott.

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