Is philosophizing at a young age ignorant?

Question

My father firmly believes that I spend too much time contemplating the depths of our universe. But I'm just baffled by all of it- and shouldn't we? Why should I be expected to go through the actions of a life that I haven't bothered to wonder about? I really believe that this is the most important thing in life- being and feeling alive, maximizing existance, and becoming more aware of oneself. I just want to pursue my passions, compose more music, and to stop feeling so oppressed by words.
My grades aren't suffering, but my parents are worried because I skipped the "OMG, WHAT did he say?!" phase. I have a few friends who are like me, though they're the minority. I have fun, but see no point in dwelling in the shallow areas of life. Is it a bad thing that I'm in my midlife crisis at the age of 15?

By the way, I'm wise enough to understand that I'll be wiser when I'm older. That's not the question. It's more like this: Should you save your energy for when you're older, or start and never stop? I'm currently taking more of the "never settle" approach.

Answer 1

Go for it. You are your own person and no one else can tell you different. I have never respected a 15 year old as much as I might respect you from what I have heard here.

Do keep in mind, however, that there are forces to which you are submissive, and must make accomodations for. I would love to live my own life with no monetary morries-live off the land and build a home my self in the mountains, but that isn't really possible. Learn to mediate the accepted majority's reality with your goals, and work around them.

Answer 2

To answer your question is philosophizing at a young age ignorant? The answer in short and simple terms is "NO".

I am 35 currently and I sometimes look back at my younger years and think "Gee, how much further would I be if I only understood or realized these things at that age". Learning about yourself and the world around you is always a positive thing no matter what age a person is. It is never too late to start.

Sometimes people reach a certain age and think they already know everything and the slip into a quite routine of life. They call this experience. I personally do not agree I call it com placement. Sometime people fear what they don't understand so the encourage other not to go that distance of understanding, not to keep someone from learning but to keep themselves from being left behind. People will mock others even as adults because they do not understand or have a desire to understand what others see.

For a person to have the strength to pursue their desires and ambitions is admirable. For the same person to have the courage to follow through with what they find seems to be rare in todays times.

Every person should enjoy life, however not every person will enjoy life the same as someone else. If what you are doing does not leave any "what ifs" in your past or future and as long as it is not causing harm to others or breaking the law then be happy in what you do. Try to explain to your parents so that they can support you. However if they are not able to understand then try to be patient and understanding with them and enjoy what they do have to offer you in experience.

Hope this helps some.

Answer 3

you sound like you're left handed. alot of left handed poeple go through that kind of process becuase left handed people in general are more logical. They think with the right side of their brain which handles the more logical functions of the brain. If you're not that's cool, ither way you're a truely gifted individual who has the mind power to break the power of peer presure and rise to a state of mind very few can comprehend as you've most likely noticed. use it as a tool in everything you do never ever take it for grantite or down play others because of it. use it to enrich everyone around you. It would be rather selfish not to. it sounds like you need to take thought to a higher level as well. since humans have become sentient being we have always eaten magic mushrooms. I'm not joking reserch it on the web and you'll see. America's democracy is based off of a aristotel and other greek philosopheres who drank a mushroom tea during the Eleusinian Mysteries. maybe taking a couple of those and thinking awial will help you realize a few things in the bigger picture.

but more importantly never stop questioning things. Alot of good ideas come from alot of good questions.

Hope this helps you! PEACE!

P.S This is also going to sound wierd but but the book "The Satanic Bible" by Anton Szanor Lavey. the first half of the books will truely open your eyes. but when you get to the dogma it makes sense but is still kind of weird. just read it for it's view on humanism

Answer 4

Yes, I second. Start and never cease to question, learn, and become a broader person through your efforts. If philosophizing at such a young age of 15 doesn't yield detrimental results, it's a healthy activity that will invigorate and strengthen critical thinking. It may seem at times the matters of the world are unfathomably complex and abysmally decrepit, you are simply learning and not yet acting globally until you're ready or willing.
If philosophy leads to optimism, all the better for you!

Answer 5

you sound like me for an instant. my parents dont understand why i sit and think all the time!
but its never too early to start thinking about the world and the people around us. Just because you may not be a sportsman, doesnt mean you have to give up being a philospher! But just bear in mind that you shouldnt spend day and night thinking. Do try and go out and have fun. Let loose. You are still relatively young...
BUT DONT GIVE UP WONDERING

Answer 6

I'm the same way. I'm 16 but I consider myself mature.. and I feel like I understand life (to a point). I learn from my mistakes and build on that. Don't worry.. I've learned that there's nothing wrong with being who you are. You're just at a different stage in life than most people your age who's main purpose in life is to beat a stupid video game. You're gonna go somewhere in life. Good job.

Answer 7

I am the same. I ponder the workings of our universe, society, and the human race as a whole. Try going to US Politics Dicussion Board. That's what I do. People think people like us are wierd. We're not wierd. We're the people who come up with the answers. There is nothing wrong with being a thinker.

Answer 8

Live life in your own style.

I was in a group of 6 guys that moved out at 15-16 and lived together in rented houses downtown. You sound a lot like one particular friend that was part of that group. He's now a successful businessman, happily married with 2 beautiful kids.

Funny thing is, he hasn't suffered from mid-life crisis :)

Answer 9

It is quite the opposite of ignorant.

The earlier you start, the more time you have to accumulate knowledge and be wise.

Don't you ever stop. I know your story because I have a similar one. No matter what people tell you, curiosity and understanding is the greatest thing you can possess besides good grades, music and all that you do.

Answer 10

Sounds like Brillance, But Your 15, So Things Change