2006-06-30 03:23:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Hi...yes, it can be..
The neurotic is so disturbed by that imperfect world, by the social inequalities and conflicts that he wants to bring about a better world.... The problem with neurotic idealism is that it is mental and not rooted in the objective world... Those neurotic idealists who manage to conjoin their wishes with empiricism; those who studied science and know the limits of how far we can manipulate matter, man and his society, tend to bring about the little incremental changes, evolution, not revolution, possible in this world... For example, whereas it is impossible to have perfect economic equality, as neurotic socialists dream for, it is possible to provide all children with society paid education and medical health insurance...
My regards!!
2006-07-11 06:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the definition of ideal:
1. A conception of something in its absolute perfection.
2. One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence.
3. An ultimate object of endeavor; a goal.
4. An honorable or worthy principle or aim.
How can the above be neurotic? A neurotic is a person while idealism is a concept or a goal.
2006-07-10 09:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by StraightDrive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, you may be considering how people with mental illness seem to have very strong opinions of what the world should be like. Idealism in itself just means that you believe in ideals. It may mean that you will work even harder to achieve goals, because you think there is a higher level to achieve. In the case of realism, people may or may not work as hard on goals. They may be more likely to take things at face value and let things work out for themselves.
2006-07-13 17:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's part of growing up where you gradually see that we don't live in an ideal world. I guess the trick is to accept that and still see the world and life as perfectly fine the way it is.
That's not to say that you throw your hands up in the air and litter the countryside with garbage just because others seem to litter. We all have our own standards of behavior. Stay with yours. Just don't be too upset when others don't see things the same way.
2006-07-13 12:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by D M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything taking too far is neurotic or psychotic. Pessimism, idealism, narcissism, etc.
2006-07-14 03:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idealism is a bench mark, Set standard,
2006-07-10 12:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An idealist is one who on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes that it will taste better.
2006-06-30 11:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No any one can be ideal.
2006-07-14 04:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by lucky s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but don't be obsessive.
moderation in all things is a good rule.
glass half full is a good attitude.
happy people live longer
2006-07-13 17:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats NATURAL not neurotic...
2006-07-14 00:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by kris k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋