Is it wrong to have a more philosophical/thinker's mindset? Where you sort of think a lot about the how and why of things? Or is this a waste of time, too concerned, emo-like?
2007-05-22 10:02:03 · 3 answers · asked by 1 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You will be more frustrated in life when you are younger, but you will feel vindicated as you age and watch people around you seem to diminish when you compare your mindset to theirs.
My advice: Don't go off on your own "philosophizing." First, pick up a basic history of philosophy book and check out what the greatest thinkers ever have come up with. Try to put their systems in context to see what their influence on mankind has been. Let yourself be humbled by how you got to where you are now by their efforts.
Then, pick up where they left off...
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2007-05-26 00:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by M O R P H E U S 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Why go through life always saying "this works because it does"? To constantly think about the why's and how's isn't a bad thing, in fact it is a very admirable trait. The waste of time doesn't fit as long as you feel you are figuring out the things you want to know. To be a thinker is a great thing, embrace it. And besides WHY is a question of unmatchable importance in life.
2007-05-23 23:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by big_boy_5753 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good. The only way to get answers to any questions is to ask. a philosopher is simply one who seeks in any/all forms.
2007-05-22 10:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋