I've come to understand that most of our education system is bullshit- in the US they teach all the good books and themes, ect, but the way they teach them it's like no one is really paying attention and no one cares. I know this is the case because it seems like a lot of people spend a good portion of their lives in school without ever having managed to learned anything.
What I'm wondering is how I'm supposed to function in society when I actually got something out of those classes- when I actually internalized the information about how to think critically or from my sociology class came to understand that everything about our culture isn't great or "perfect". Basically, how do you learn everything that they taught you in school and still face the world? I am relatively young, but I've already gotten a lot from my education- but what I'm finding difficult is rationalizing how I'm ever going to be able to go out and simply enjoy life again.
2007-06-22 10:37:50 · 8 answers · asked by vertigo 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You may not realize this, but what you have is a kind of sight.
Perhaps you have already experienced this in a much more mundane way. You stand next to someone with poor eyesight, and you can read the letters on a sign before they can even distinguish the sign itself.
And that is the point. Many of the people around you cannot see what you see. But you are not the only one who can see in this way with your mind. There are others. And they leave signs.
Once you start looking, you will probably be surprised how many and subtle they are. An oblique reference to Homer's Odyssey in the midst of an otherwise pedestrian comedy. A commentary on sociopolicital interchange in the naming of desserts on a menu. Layers that the mind-blind cannot see... but are put there nonetheless.
These were left on purpose. They are the others. Like you. Reminding you that you are not alone.
2007-06-22 11:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever read Frankenstein? The monster has a very similar battle within himself. As he understand himself and the world more and more he becomes more and more miserable. I'm not exactly sure how to counter this (I haven't read it in about 5 years, so I don't remember exactly how it ends) but I do have quote that may inspire some thought.
"Life is a tragedy for those who feel, a comedy for those who think".
So I guess, life is what you make of it.
Anyway, to actually adress the question in it's own context, if you have acheived some level of understanding, it is not only your right and privledge, but your duty to go back into the cave. After you have executed your duty, you can spend the rest of your days enjoying life.
2007-06-22 18:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Born at an early age 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since education in this country is being politicized, it is hard to sift the wheat from the chaff. Education used to be about facts and the ability to learn and understand those facts. Sounds like you are on the right track. Always question and find your own path. Intelligence always wins. Your happiness is up to you and only you. With your intelligence you will find it. Don't despair. Life really is a banquet, so grab a big spoon and dig in.
2007-06-22 19:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Philosopher went back into the cave by regressing back to the simplistic......sort of like starting over...... gaining knowledge through life experience...... What you learn in sociology is that life in present day is far too complicated..... we con notate complicated meanings simplistic intentions....
Sometimes a rose is just a rose.... Try taking things at face value. That is a good rule of thumb....unless you are proven wrong in you assumption of things let them be just what they are on the surface......Interaction with others will invariably be interesting because no 2 ppl are exactly alike....sometimes you'll be dead wrong.....but surprisingly most of the time you'll probably be right......Any way to answer your question the Philosopher withdrew back into the cave by throwing off all the assumptions about humanity, behavior etc by going back to the simplistic......
2007-06-22 18:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Odyssey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question!... You show a lot of maturity... You will do well in life... The more you know how society work the harder is to accept it! I, in my 63 years of experience, and having lived in many countries, can attest to that fact...
I find that the satisfaction is in maintaining integrity as a human being, and live as independently as possible, even to the point of being poor or at the margin of society!
The secret is: To be poor but to live a spiritually (not religious, mind you) rich and rewarding lifestyle!
Good luck!
2007-06-22 18:01:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this very same problem. I ignore what the whole of society thinks, and focus on MY SELF. My soul. What society thinks of me is false. I must say, you can form a good conversation. And conversing does make you smarter. I would do with the knowledge that you are learning what I would want to do with it. Deal with it YOUR way, that is your center that is all that matters.
2007-06-22 18:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Kounavi Heindrick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very insightful. Education is about indoctrinating you with the cultural agenda so that you become a good robot and stay in line. It's also about programming you to respond to the external for your personal sastifaction and self esteem--totally bogus. Read these--find out who you really are, and then you'll know how to enjoy "your" life, not the one they've arranged for you :))http://www.ajna.com/articles/osho/ego_the_false_center.php http://educate-yourself.org/cn/index.shtml http://www.davidicke.com/content/blogcategory/30/48/ Best of luck being an individual :)))
2007-06-22 17:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He or she creates his or her own purpose; and, utilize their education to see it through.
2007-06-22 17:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋