Philosopher wants the ultimate answer, right? Well the rat in Dreamland gave you the ultimate question... => solution <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> hey, it's all about philosophy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" /> - do you expect to understand this "science"?

Merchant and lost amulet => Imp gave answer how he hid it. Maybe you have this problem: If you click on the imp, the dialogue box states 1 number and nothing after it (no speech option). click on this 2 x and then the answer will follow.
Kiya