2007-08-26 03:36:18 · 16 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Hi Third P,
Wise people do things that promote well-being for themselves and their communities.... Thinking is a great start... Philosophy is how we think.. and what we think about....
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A reality-based philosophy, is driven by interaction with ordinary daily life, it evolves in concert with the philosopher... as he attempts to ACT in the real world.... It reflects his observations in all the relevant areas of real life : love, work, play, learning, etc.... It gets tested during construction, what doesn't WORK in real life gets thrown out, regardless of how "symmetric" or conceptually beautiful it might be.....
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Thinking about it is fine.... Acting on it is better... .Philosophy is the art of thinking....Action is the art of doing.....
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Love of wisdom is without a doubt a crucial characteristic for spiritual, moral, emotional, social, and intellectual development : and those lines of development.. feed right into compassionate and effective action.. in selfless service....
Thanks, for the question! :)
My regards!
Take care!
2007-08-26 07:12:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much my wisdom, but how I live my life. This will be my contribution to someone else's philosophy, because they'll see me as a model, whether good or bad. And they'll adjust their own philosophies based on what they've witnessed.
The big question mark is what affect we have on others lives. We rarely receive the gift of knowing when we've made a difference to someone else.
2007-08-26 03:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom always contributes to philosophy, the love of knowledge. I can best contribute by asking pertinent questions and being open to questions that are asked. My thinking must be clear and focussed and as free as possible of bias and prejudice if I am to contribute productively. Wisdom tells me I don't have all the answers, discipline helps me to keep asking the questions.
[Life is the best teacher, and you have two answers above which fix their sights on action. What we do always speaks louder than what we say.]
2007-08-26 09:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Fr. Al 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
What an excellent answer from Kimberly; such answers make your questions even more worthwhile.
I was only going to say that logical thinking has contributed much to my profession, & certainly made a difference in people's lives. When someone is mired down by stress over family "probelms," for example, & doesn't see the forest for the trees--when the focus is misplaced, & the reasons for others' behaviour not examined, it's truly rewarding to guide them to see more objectively, & work their way to constructive attitudes & actions. As for me as a person, I've observed increasing open-mindedness, greater search for alternatives, less critisim about issues of which they have no knowledge, & perhaps I enjoy most--much more laughter! The ability to see the comic side of things truly creates a better life.
For example, vonhiggins made me laugh out loud.
Keep the questions coming!
2007-08-26 09:58:24 · answer #4 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The best way I can contribute to philosophy is living my life in accordance with what I actually believe.
2007-08-26 04:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I contribute by donating a lot of money to the Ayn Rand Institute. In turn, they have essay contests for high schoolers and give information packets to businesses. They write editorials and educate the public about Objectivism.
Also, I live a very successful life and people ask me how I got where I did and why I am so happy. I tell them how my philosophy guided me. I've turned a lot of people on to Objectivism and they in turn do the same for others.
I think I am making a difference, although overall the world is not listening to reason. But a few are and sometimes that's all it takes in the long run.
2007-08-26 04:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
They have no hope of getting involved in the matter because of your duplicitous asking, common for this forum. Now, if the vagrant conversationalists were to vanish suddenly, along with their content, great things would be possible. And so I am asking you (and others like yourself) to forbear.
The difference you can make by vanishing will be greatly appreciated.
*Addendum. Rather than treating of the matter, Third P's question throws a rhetorical veil around it. My vigorous opposition is the necessary answer because the question's premise is itself, an assault. Simply, philosophy undertaken for any other reason other than that reason known only to the individual philosopher is a degradation of philosophy by the community that finds it inscrutable. If the philosopher and his activity becomes "useful" to a particular community, it immediately loses its relevance to humanity. Yahoo Answers, moreover, is the most questionable type of community.
2007-08-26 04:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by Baron VonHiggins 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
A philosophy of the mind that alleviates suffering. Whether I share it or not is another matter.
2007-08-26 04:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Heaven and Hell exist in the form of consequence."
I would like people to understand that rewards and punishments happen in this lifetime, not after death.
2007-08-26 03:43:24 · answer #9 · answered by T Leeves 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I speak are my words heard, listen to, or even understood?
2007-08-31 23:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mogollon Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋