2007-09-01 19:49:03 · 16 answers · asked by Sky Guy 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Soloman said in Ecclesiastes 1:18 : For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge, increases sorrow.
I would count it a blessing to have the sorrow of the wise than the wrath and consequences of the unwise. Wisdom and courage can cause one much personal sorrow, but wisdom and cowardice is unbearable. Foolishness and courage is suicide, foolishness and cowardice might as well be.
2007-09-01 20:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Theolicious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your outlook.
I consider it a blessing in the fact that no matter what life may bring, I prefer to know the truths of it and will forever pursue true knowledge of not only what is possible logically and physically, but also of those things more esoteric in nature.
It would be considered a blessing by the ones who strive for it and connot live without it and those that seek the truths behind the shadows.
Some would view it as a burden due to its having the small side effect of potential dementia and the odd bit of bubble popping.
It can only be considered a burden by the one possessing it if they take it upon themselves as such or if its insights are given without request or without them making an effort to obtain them.
It can be considered a burden by those who do not possess it if they have seen someone who has been disadvantaged by it.
Its 2am... Ive been known to be wrong at this time of the morning. Still... I hope this helped.
2007-09-02 03:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From where I sit, I would consider a philosopher's mind a blessing. The burden is for all of us who aren't gifted with deep thought.
2007-09-01 19:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by rollmanjmg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a blessing. Only a few have a Philosopher's Mind. I, actually, want to have a Philosopher's Mind.
2007-09-01 20:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Hilary 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both. A blessing in the sense that you run all reasonable (and unreasonable) outcomes of a scenario so you are better prepared than the the average person. A burden in the sense that you at times lay awake at night with your many wonderings and contemplations
2007-09-01 21:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by echos_passion 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A blessed burden.
2007-09-01 20:48:05 · answer #6 · answered by Temple 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah!! I love this Question,
When a philosopher is in search for TRUTH and KNOWLEDGE s/he comes across great things: knowledge, truth, ideas, BLESSINGS, etc. But on the other hand the truth and your knowledge can become overwhelming. Besides that you got to remember that others around you may not believe or consider your knowledge. Simply because they don't understand. This in it self can be frustrating and a BURDEN.
Yes, I (fellow philosopher) think of gains of truth and knowledge as a "double edged sward" your going to get cut either way.
2007-09-01 20:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A blessing because philosophers make you actually use your brain, possibly making u smarter than you were in the first place before the convo.
2007-09-01 19:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's more of a blessing. We all have different views and if someone can share their views with others to help perpetuate lifelong learning, I think it's a benefit.
Your mind and your beliefs would never be a burden to me! I'm intrigued!
Mahalo! =0)
2007-09-02 15:39:22 · answer #9 · answered by hula wabbit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question would simply vanish, dissolve, or crumble down, once that 'philosopher's mind' is acquired !
Till, then we can see with eyes wide open, that such people are better capable of handling almost every kind of burden of life !
2007-09-01 21:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋