What is the difference between logical possibility and physical possibility?
Logical possibility is possibility in the broadest sense: whatever is conceivable, whatever can be imagined or thought, is logically possible, even if it isn’t physically possible. Physical possibility is a restriction on logical possibility. Everything physically possible is logically possible but not vice versa.
What is the zombie problem?
Zombies in philosophy are imaginary creatures designed to illuminate problems about consciousness and its relation to the physical world. It seems that if zombies really are possible, then physicalism is false and some kind of dualism is true. For many philosophers that is the chief importance of the zombie idea.
Do people in vegetative state think?
People in a vegetative state cannot do things that require thought or conscious intention. They cannot speak, follow commands, move their limbs purposefully, or move to avoid a painful stimulus. Most people in a vegetative state have lost all capacity for awareness, thought, and conscious behavior.
What do you say to someone in a coma?
Talk or read to your relative, for example, tell them about your day, or what is happening at home; talk about their favourite sports team; speak of familiar names, places, interests and experiences that the person has had in the past. This should be done in a sensible, normal voice, as if they were able to reply.
What do you say when someone is in the hospital?
Get-Well Wishes
- “Hope you get to feeling better soon!”
- “Looking forward to seeing you back at practice when you’re ready.”
- “Wishing you well.”
- “Take extra good care!”
- “Here’s to you—steadier, stronger and better every day.”
- “We hope you’re taking it slow and easy right now.”
- “Take your sweet time getting well!”
What do you say at the end of life?
What to write to a dying loved one
- Thank you for the …
- I will never forget when we …
- You are the reason I learned to appreciate …
- I’ve been thinking of you. I remember when …
- Without you, I would have never discovered …
- I am so grateful that you taught me the importance of …