My final post "Gender differences"

In our final class we discussed the possibilities of born gender differences vs society causing these differences. We discussed the role testosterone plays in aggressive behavior. We also talked about how testosterone levels may be different in males and females due to gender differences caused by society over years. To me if testosterone causes aggression, and males are currently being born with more testosterone "and have been as far back as we know, although I am open to the possibility this could potentially change in the future, although I don't think it will" Then I don't understand how how one can deny that there are natural born personality differences, and that social situations only add on to these. I do believe that society causes these natural differences to grow, but I believe there are some differences before society plays its role.

Response to "Conception"

I agree with you in that it seems silly to believe nothing exists if we aren't observing it. From a philosophical standpoint it makes a lot more sense to say that we can't be 100% sure something exists if we are not currently perceiving it, rather than just assuming if we can't perceive it it must not exist. The assumption that something does not exist because it is not in our perception seems foolish.

Respnse to "excuses for God"

I completely agree with you in that philosophers basically contradict all of there views by inserting God. They come up with theories almost completely based on logic, and when they come to a question they can not answer they just insert God into the equation. It seems as though frustration for not being able to solve a problem is eased by just saying "God knows" or "It is the work of God" While I do not oppose those who believe in God, and I believe there are some good reasons to want to believe in God, I find it to  be an easy way out for a philosopher who can't find an answer.