MMMMKay. This is just the beginning of a philosophical essay, but tell me what you think and make any suggestions if you have them!! Keep in mind that I am an Honors 10 (10th grade) English student, so don't be too rough on me!! =] Thanx.
I believe that one should appreciate life’s conveniences, but be grateful for its hardships.
While the conveniences of life should be appreciated and enjoyed, it is the struggles that one endures that cultivate insight, as well as awareness and knowledge. Why is pity so often offered to those who endure great hardship in their lives, and not envy? The forbearing people who tolerate and overcome these adversities gain so much more than those who live the carefree and glamorous lives that are so commonly sought after. They gain a greater sense of perseverance and self-awareness and perceive issues in such a more insightful manner. Conveniences are life’s “coffee breaks”, but hardships are the tough life lessons that shape and mold who we become and what we will see, hear, and believe for the rest of our lives.
2006-12-14 05:52:52 · 5 answers · asked by wildchild47236 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
all i have to say is......WOW!
2006-12-14 06:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Meeowf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some thinks to consider:
1. If we all led a life of ease, would we need insight at all? We need hardship to endure more hardship (in turn, making it easier to endure), so why are you placing so much value in hardship?
2. Read "Michael" by William Wordsworth (you can find it online for free) and pay particular attention to the joy the title character takes in labouring. Wordsworth was building off of some pretty complicated philosophy, but his poem is easy to read and understand - it'll probably help you.
Good luck! The thesis looks good.
2006-12-14 06:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by schuttz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds very much like Nietsche's statement "that which does not kill us makes us stronger" (or "destroy" or something like that). Try and find the Nietsche quote and include a bit from the words he writes around the quote. Anyone can put a quote in - if you use some of his ideas it will imply that you know about him and that should get you phenomenal marks.
2006-12-14 09:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by anthonypaullloyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an ausome essay, (n im in 11th grace honors CP) your prolly going to b a great writer
2006-12-14 05:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by regularphysco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds good.
very thought provoking.
2006-12-14 06:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by hannah! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋