How does philosophy affect your thoughts and emotions?
Why do you think you are on Earth?
What is your attitude towards life?
2007-09-21 14:40:58 · 10 answers · asked by tata 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Philosophy poses many questions that make you think about everything around you. There are many great philosophers out there who bring out the obvious questions that we've never thought of before. Heidegger, Descartes, and Hume are my favorites. I like Descartes because he likes to play with your head: your question about "why do you thing you are on earth?" he would confront with: are you really on earth? Or are you only made to believe that you are earth? Is someone out there playing with your head making you believe you're on earth?
Of course science loves to offer an answer to that question: that we are here to make sure that our species lives and continues to exist. And that is true only to a small extent. I believe that we are here to learn, teach, and expand our minds. It is true that we never stop learning. We (the people) and earth coexist. There would be no earth if there were no people, and of course, there would be no people if there were no earth. (I don't want to breach the topic of extra-terrestrial life.)
My attitude towards life is that we're lucky to be whatever we are. Its not only about enjoying, but more about learning and spreading wisdom among those who seek wisdom. I mean, even if I am in a dream, or i am not really existing, I am thankful for what I do have, and for the experiences that i have.
2007-09-21 14:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy allows you perspective and insight. You pay for it with diminished enjoyment of simple pleasures. To have a blissful state of being, you must have a simple personal make up and be un-aware of negatives around you.
I am on Earth to hopefully do more good than harm.
Life is a journey, it is a prison for those who believe in an after life and hope to escape to Paradise. It is a heaven for those who do not believe and hope to stay for ever.
As a traveller, take only what you need to complete your journey and take good care of your loved ones. Anything above and beyond is excess luggage.
2007-09-21 15:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by whuz007 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say I'm a Darwinistic Libertarian.
I've gotten over the notion that any of my thoughts or emotions are bad per se. In balance they all serve the ultimate goal of my genetic survival.
I am sooooo over that "Humans are bane of Earth" ********.
We are what nature has made us, and as part of nature we are free to manipulate our Evolution.
Life does not have a meaning or purpose, it has a nature; which is: To collect energy, reproduce and defend itself.
My attitude? > HooWah.
2007-09-21 14:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix Quill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question of Life?
For me it simply this:
I am in this world it is an opportunity to journey through this life and discover and learn from birth to death. It is not about the begining or the end it is about the journey or BEING.
mike
2007-09-21 15:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by MikeC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is just an oasis.
We can drink for a bit, but afterwards must venture off into the desert, unaware of what lies ahead, if anything at all.
2007-09-21 15:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by Larry G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith in God is my philosophy. Whe I think about His ways and instructions(in the bible) it gives me peace and hope. I believe God created us in his image. In Genesis is says take dominion and subdue the earth. We do this through Jesus who said' I have all authority in heaven and earth'. My attitude towards life is love. Jesus said' I am the way, the truth, and the life'. I love Him.
2007-09-21 14:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by JesusIsTheAnswer 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like the Lion King.
We are all part of the Circle of Life and don't worry be happy. That's all.
2007-09-21 15:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two words, Hakuna Matata, literally translated as "There are no worries here".
You have to live for today and find your path.
That's what Hakuna Matata is.
2007-09-21 15:15:49 · answer #8 · answered by Political Sigmund Freud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are all here to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever. Though most don't do that.
My attitude is good at times and bad at times.
God is good and people are evil.
2007-09-21 14:49:02 · answer #9 · answered by K in Him 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the glass if half full, but the water's probably poisoned.
2007-09-21 18:11:41 · answer #10 · answered by YY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋