2007-07-27 13:48:43 · 8 answers · asked by David L 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
And why?
Thank you.
2007-07-27 13:49:23 · update #1
Existentialism, empericism, and cynics.
Existentialism because i believe we all have a choice in what we do, and that our destiny depends on our choices. Our choices affect everyone around us also. It is our responsibility and right in life to choose what we do. Otherwise, i wouldnt believe in liberty and freedom, but then, an existentialist would say we can believe in whatever we want.
Empiricism because its the best way to learn is through experiencing something. Learn from mistakes, dead ends actually have something to say. We all start off making theories on everything but then we start doing what we say, and we might find out is flaud so we abandon them and do something else thats "better" maybe. Thats what happened to communism...
Cynics because the world is corrupt and has no hope of ever being good and i its just a different way to be goth, or emo...
2007-07-27 14:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by JN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several Schools actually
The Fundamental Enlightenments:
1) Socrates – We can know nothing. The only certainty is the possibility of error. Humility is the first rule in the search for truth.
2) Heraclitus / Einstein / Empiricism – Everything is Fire (Energy) Nothing is certain but change. Existence is the interaction of Energy and Space-Time. There is a logic to change. Reality is objective. Truth seeking is the subjective quest to understand objective reality.
3) Ockham / Existentialism - Occam’s Razor. Pluralism should not posited without necessity. The simplest explanation, that explains everything, is most likely true. Human nature is defined solely by human behavior.
4) Quill / Trinity of Purpose – The nature of life is to acquire energy, reproduce, and avoid being eaten. Life has a nature, not a meaning. The only intrinsic purpose of life is to make more life.
5) Darwin. Life can evolve to forms of greater complexity through the process of random mutation and natural selection. Speciation can occur in the absence of intelligent design.
The why is Ockham. These are the simplest paradigms that explain everything I observe.
2007-07-27 21:11:16 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Post modernism especially as expressed by Lyotard with the inclusion of Social Construction as expressed by Kenneth Gergen. I choose it because it does not pretend to know (or know if there is a ) universal truth for all people or even what the best method for searching for a truth might be. I also enjoy that it is open to questions of even well accepted knowledge/assumptions.
I also am a practicing therapist and I find the ideas useful (and respectful in the therapy context)
Michael John Weaver, M.S.
2007-07-27 15:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by psiexploration 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say post-modernism. I like it because it breaks down hierarchy that most people seem to accept as reality. It opens up myriads of possibilities for change.
2007-07-27 14:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by Halley D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stoicism, because of its practical applications. I find Stoic ideals fascinating and contradictory to my nature, as I am melancholic, frequently lamenting things I cannot change.
2007-07-28 01:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theory of Deconstructionism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deconstruction has a good description.
2007-07-27 14:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modern realism.
2007-07-27 14:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Skepticism, because even us megalomaniacs don't pretend to have perfect knowledge.
2007-07-27 13:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋