Philosophy is a general overview of how our society functions, by how we think and the many ways in which we act. It can also be described as the love of wisdom. As individuals we are introduced to ideas that test our knowledge of the different concepts of life, with questions such as who are we and why were we brought here? Philosophical questions have made an impact on us with thoughts that don”t usually have an answer to the question which was brought forward, and to which neither side knows the answer to.
For thousands of years mankind has questioned the origins of human life and the nature of the cosmos. Over the years, great philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle philosophized such questions as: What is the meaning of life on Earth? What were the circumstances that caused us to wonder about why we are here? And which method for searching for the meaning of life do we prefer’such questions have also boggled my mind. The philosophy of one’s life, can only be answered by that person whom it consumes. Philosophy and our daily lives are closely linked to each other.
At work and or school we are sometimes bombarded with questions that may occasionally affect our way of thinking, and in some cases our moral beliefs. In the community, we are subjected to things that become integrated into our lives, and we are left with the agony of trying to figure out the right or wrong answer, which was posed. We as individuals sub-consciously ask ourselves questions that at the moment do not occur to us that we are being philosophical by how we think. Philosophy is life, without it we would not be able to ask the questions, which are associated with the whole concept of philosophy; such as, is there a God?
Morally, we are brought up to believe that God truly exists through religion, but how can we be so sure? It has been said that philosophy does not have a right or wrong answer, but could it be that we as a society did not search hard enough for the answer? Can we use logic as a tool for answering philosophic questions? Each person comes into this world with a reason, a purpose for living. Each person with their reason, their purpose for living in some way inevitably impacts the world in which he or she lives in.
Like an oxygen molecule colliding with the millions of other different molecules, which make up our atmosphere, so too did the humblest, fragile Mother Theresa who changed the lives of hundreds of poor, third world citizens across this globe. Behind our nurtured souls, it is our biological human nature to question and ponder our existence and surroundings. However, only when a catastrophe of some sort occurs, do we realize how precious life is. Or when your plan to become valedictorian somehow does not avail, do we turn to God and ask why?
Rarely ever do we contemplate our achievements and give thanks to what we already possess. Living in a multicultural world, with many different people, religions, and philosophies, methods for achieving the ultimate answer to life is bound to have a variety of solutions. Is it God that predetermines your life and mine? Is everyday life, life itself? Or do laws too complex and uncontrollable to man govern the universe? Life is short. And in order to achieve maximum meaning you have to take one day at a time. Do onto others, as you would want others to do onto you.
Philosophy has existed since the beginning of time and it has since then begun to open our minds to new and different perspectives. Whether you find the answer to the meaning of life, and you have truly, thoughtfully, and adequately answered it, what is the achievement exactly? Will life be fuller now that you have satisfied your quest for existence? What if more complex questions arise that you cannot answer? If that holds true, to continue this process of intellectual thinking, we must first be open-minded and willing to accept the changes that philosophical thinking can bring. What is what?
