Since I remember I’ve always asked myself, what are the uses of philosophy in our times? We live in a world full of information, of scientific discoveries and data, so in this type of world, what is the purpose of philosophy. I couldn’t answered this questions until now, recently I started taking philosophy classes, and I understand that every day we have philosophical thoughts, every time that I ask myself; Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? Or what happens after I die?, I am philosophizing, and in the seek to answer these questions (or try to answer them, because sometimes I can’t) I am applying philosophy to my life.
Philosophy is to understand why things happen, to get to know what is the purpose of all actions that happens around us, we must not accept things because they just happened, we must find why do things happen, how does that affect us and the people who is around us. This means that we must do some critical thinking in everything that happens around us, we need to analyze and reflect why things happen. To conclude I must say that if we think more philosophically and also do more critical thinking the world we live in would be a better place for everyone.
Philosophy is to understand why things happen, to get to know what is the purpose of all actions that happens around us, we must not accept things because they just happened, we must find why do things happen, how does that affect us and the people who is around us. This means that we must do some critical thinking in everything that happens around us, we need to analyze and reflect why things happen. To conclude I must say that if we think more philosophically and also do more critical thinking the world we live in would be a better place for everyone.
I totally agree with your conclusion, the world we live in is in need of more critical-thinking leaders. Leaders that do what's best for everyone, and not just themselves.
ResponderEliminarI also try to find a meaning to most things i do, and just like you, I sometimes cannot find the answers to most of my questions.
Best of luck to you and your understanding of philosophy.
I agree with you Jorge, and I must say I'm amazed to see the deepness of your thoughts. I too, like you try to keep myself critically thinking because i believe that is the way to a better understanding of life, even if sometimes you can't find the answers to some of the questions that come across you. Good luck in your path to understanding life.
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