2007-02-27 11:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Katie M 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You want specific? Go to the Bible. There is Truth in that book about we humans. Man kind hasen't changed any since Adam.
We still have Wars,The Poor, Greed, Misjudgments, Selfishness, Unfairness, Pine, Greef, Ect.
2007-02-27 11:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Michael JENKINS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My philosophy of life is grounded in a scientific understanding of the universe. Like most scientists, I think that the universe is around 14 billion years old and guided by physical laws. I believe that all of the species on this planet evolved over billions of years through natural selection, and that humans have only recently emerged on this planet.
At first glance, a philosophy based on science may seem negative. By accepting physical law and the gradual evolution of life, I reject the idea that the universe was created by any personal intelligence (god). As a result, I hold no concept of religion or an afterlife, and I do not believe that the universe was designed for any meaningful purpose. But on the bright side, I do not subscribe to religions that validate murder, misogyny, and authoritarianism, or inhibit my understanding of the world and my freedom to direct my life as I please.
I think that my philosophy of the universe and human life can be positive and even life-affirming. The improvement of science has shown us that the world is more beautiful, complex, and extraordinary than any prior belief system could have ever imagined. Einstein once said that you can live your life as though nothing is a miracle, or as though everything is. Take one example of a miracle, the fact that we exist. The chances against it were astronomical: billions of collisions of stardust, the slow evolution of life on this planet, and endless genetic permutations within our species. And humans do not merely exist: We are able to understand our existence, derive meaning from our lives, manipulate nature to our advantage, and find a place within the world.
My personal philosophy on life is equally positive. I believe that living is a gift of nature, and I try not to waste it on nihilism, violence, or pessimism. Life is precious, and we only have a short time to enjoy it, to help others, to understand the world, and to aid the progression of humanity. We've already reaped some of the benefits: Medicine has doubled the number of years we live as compared to our ancestors, and the Internet has given me the ability to hear from you, someone who lives thousands of miles away.
In short, I think that our lives have value because we give them value. I want to make the best of my life and to help humans who are less fortunate than I am, especially those who suffer from tyranny, violence, disease, poverty, and malnutrition. With enough reason, morality, and compassion, I believe that the human species will be able to explore its amazing potential.
This is my philosophy. This is how I see life. Glad you asked.
2007-02-27 21:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people believe the most fantastical things. when they find out what they believe is false they are willing to wage the most hideous wars against humanity, bit mostly against logic.
logic always wins.
2007-02-28 21:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lasaire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you think about this? do you know how a atom works? like the cells inside of us , well think of god as that way but the solar systems is 1 atom . who knows how vast the univirse is?could one of gods cells ,one of gods atoms be as our whole solar system? just a thought
2007-02-27 19:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by wildrice64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is hard and then you die.
2007-02-27 19:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋