2007-06-20 14:55:08 · 15 answers · asked by knowitall 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Philosophers are like theoretical scientists. They do a lot of thinking, but not much doing. They might spend hours trying to understand why they feel such heartbreak after a breakup, or maybe even theorizing about different ways to get over it. A regular get 'er done sorta guy would just go find a new girlfriend or something. Get 'er done types are like experimental scientists or engineers. They're the ones that actually do something about their problems. Philosophers just dwell on their problems, which make them worse.
With that said, I sort of enjoy philosophy, and I sure as heck aint miserable.
2007-06-20 15:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First , we should analyse why , in the first place , people have become miserable. This feeling is not something instantaneous. This is a gradual buid up of many a factors . They would have exhausted the conventional solutions like money power , counselling etc. and would have found no plausible explanations to many things.
Then something happens to them. froma solution outside they will start to look inwards for any solution. It is at this point of time they start to ask many a questions openly .Whys .../ whats ..hows....
The same questions have been asked by many earlier and many an answers or perceptions are available. These have been classified under philosophy.
It is the others WHO are telling these miserable people " hey. you are turning to philosophy" . They donot know!
2007-06-20 22:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by YD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People tend not to think about things -- whether that be the meaning of life or how to change a tire -- unless they have some desire to fix or improve the given thing/situation. The human mind is largely designed to focus on finding solutions to problems . . .
People who are unhappy naturally have more of an inclination to want to fix or improve their lives, or life in general . . . life itself is a problem, thus their mind will naturally gravitate toward contemplating the issue of life.
People who are happy don't have as great an impetus to think about life -- a "if its not broken, why fix it" attitude. There is no problem, no solution is required. Fortunately, most people are not happy, otherwise we would still be running around naked and living in caves.
2007-06-20 23:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nitrin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think 'miserable' people tend to ponder more about philosophy- then anyone else. These people are not 'miserable' per say- they are realizing their life and ask questions to better to understand their existance.....
Philosophy can get very inspirational and in turn expose happiness
2007-06-20 22:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by theman134 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They think to much. No one ever finds inspiration by trying. You have to let go of your conciouse mind and reach out with your feelings like a Jedi.
Seriously, all that thinking is bad. Life is set to work well like nature if we can just stay out of the way. When was the last time you met a miserable group of meditaters?
2007-06-20 22:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess im miserable then...NOT!
i mean sure im not happy with the way things are but i wouldnt say "miserable".... im okay with it. and besides how many people can honestly say that "IM HAPPY WITH MY CURRENT LIFE AND CANT THINK OF A SINGLE WAY TO MAKE IT BETTER!"? i like philosophy because it challenges my mind and actually makes it think... not because im miserable
2007-06-20 22:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by <3pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that people turn to one of three things to resolve misery; religion, psychology or philosophy.
However, once you realize that misery is the product of thinking, you can take steps to eliminate the misery of life.
Since my education has taken many, many years and thousands and thousands of dollars, anything more will cost you.
2007-06-20 22:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that you should first provide the information to support your statement.
We're still waiting for the backup information to support your question. How do we know your statement is true?
2007-06-20 22:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by toughnottobeacynic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats not necessarily true. alot of happy optimists have alot been interested in philo. but ti think they mis. ppl may just look for answers. and esp. if they dont go to church or something they prolly believe philo. will helop them understand their situations better.
2007-06-20 22:01:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness is to be enjoyed.
Misery demands an explanation, and preferably, some weapons and scapegoats.
2007-06-20 23:33:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋