What individual ever in the history of man-kind has the the most ability to truly understand our existance ?

Question

definately not the pope...definately not modern age physists....who ?

Answer 1

Jesus Christ because he had intimate conversations with God, his father and the creator of the universe. Besides, not only did he understand life, but he also understand death, as he had the ability to conquer it.

Even if you're not a Christian, you have to admire the fact that millions of people accept this version of our existence to this day. So, it would seem like the majority through the ages has found His explanations plausible. There is nobody else who has as much authority who died 2,000 years ago.

Answer 2

Well, J L, it's a good thing you asked this question, because your prejudices against Catholicism and modern science are compounded by your inability to spell or even parse a good sentence. So perhaps you'll get reliable information from a Yahoo user - don't trust YOUR uninformed judgment.

Sarah made an excellent point. Ultimately, we live alone inside our skins and only each individual ultimately may be capable of understanding his or her existence. However, unlike Sarah, I have doubts that many people are capable of, or willing to, find their way to that understanding. And, unlike you, I see no NEED to justify existence.

Nor do I look to religion or gurus for an ultimate understanding. Yes, wise people and great teachers add to our capacity for self-reflection. The better of those spur us to introspection without telling us what we will find. Religion, unfortunately, is a closed loop and adds nothing to genuine understanding.

It's too bad you dismiss "modern physicists" (do you accept "out-of-date physicists" instead?). Some of the most profound insights into human nature, and discussions of existence, come from Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, Niels Bohr, and especially Werner Heisenberg.

However, given the limitations caused by your prejudices, allow me to offer a few suggestions from17th Century mathematics and natural science - please look into the works of Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, and Leibnitz. Then consider additional reading of philosophers and writers ranging from Immanuel Kant (his "Sein und Dasein" is a direct discussion of your question), Schopenhauer, Camus and Sartre.

Good luck. Take a dictionary along.

Answer 3

Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche

Answer 4

I think it's such a personalized thing that there really IS no correct answer. It actually kinda borders on solipsism: YOU are the most likely to understand your existance.

Answer 5

Ever study Albert Einstein? He had a very unique insight into man and mankind.

Answer 6

I personally believe Socrates came as close as possible when he said his goal was to understand himself in all things. There are truth in all things he said.

Answer 7

Study Islam openmindedly and you will find the answer to be "Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).

Answer 8

Darwin!

Answer 9

Forrest Gump - Stupid is as Stupid Does!