Groans might greet anyone posing the question, “If a tree falls in the forest with no one around, does it make a sound?” This venerable poser is, however, laden with philosophical intrigue. In fact, the issues that this question raises typically tantalize gifted students (indeed, anyone with a serious interest in philosophy) and for two reasons.
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