Finding A Purpose in Everyday Living Finding a purpose in everyday life is a lot more complex than it sounds. If one takes a moment to look at his or her life as a whole "surely it might be easier to find some hidden value "some purpose in a life well lived. But if asked to do this each day, it b...
Figuring Out Life Almost as pressing as our basic need for food, our desires to resolve the questions surrounding our existence have yielded countless philosophies. ... Because his philosophy was much easier to "Christianize," it seems reasonable to think that Platonism was more warmly adopted compared to Lucretius" non-teleological view of the universe. ... Man could have burst from ocean, from dry land the bearers of scales, and from thin air the birds; Thus everything cannot spring from anything, for things are unique.(5)" Instead of pointing to some supernatural force as the source o...
After his speech, the reader begins to understand Gabriel's philosophy. ... This philosophy tells the reader that Gabriel sees life as simply being alive, by breathing. ... At the end of the night, Gabriel's philosophy is complicated. ... It is at this point that Gabriel realizes that he has been wrong in his philosophy all along. ... We witness Gabriel shift his philosophy. ...
Euthanasia and Religion In Western Countries, those that are traditionally Christian ones, many of the people who condemn Euthanasia and suicide do so on that grounds that it goes againstGod's Will?. Many believe and feel that suicide is the ultimate mortal sin, and anyone who succeeds in it, will ...
Tuesdays with Morrie An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson Mitch Albom Tuesdays with Morrie, An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson is one touching story that will stay with you the rest of your life and you will always appreciate this book. Appr...
In this meditation on his philosophy, Descartes on numerous attempts tries to convince both the readers, as well as himself, of his theory that we must reject all of our present ideas and beliefs and start from nothing. ... In sternly following his philosophies, Descartes must have missed out on many wonderful things in his lifetime. ...
Quotes My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the nest moment. Oprah Winfrey I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities. Whoopi Goldberg You know, your career is just your career. Your...
The simpler path of life often seems to be the most challenging one for many. In the midst of our individualistic culture we invariably experience deadlines, competition and distractions, all of which have the ability to leave us perplexed enough to blind us from the beaten path we are on. Thomas...
Theosophy Theosophy is a way of thinking that mirrors many forms of philosophical thought. It combines metaphysics and ethics to feed the mind by ways of reviving soul-memories, developing spiritual intuition and expanding the creative imagination. Theosophy serves to bridge the gap between relig...
Anything But Average Ever since I can remember everyone has been telling me what a great dad I have. They would say things like, "you are so lucky- and "wow, what a great guy-. In some respects I always knew that my dad was an extraordinary man, but I never understood just how out of the ordinary h...
Tuesdays With Morrie Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom is a book with an intriguing description of an old mans battle with death. More specifically that man is suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); a disease that affects the neurological system. There is no...
Abortion Introduction Abortion is one of the most controversial issues around concerning moral philosophy, and is an issue that will never be agreed upon. By bringing morals into the question of whether it should be legal to have abortions, this issue has been elevated to a higher level. By...
Gray and Faustus" Self-Destruction In the novels Doctor Faustus and Picture of Dorian Gray the authors develop the main characters into showing their downfall in life caused by their self-centered corruption. Both the author's personalities and views of life are expressed through their novels...
To conquer one's fears, one must see past them. To fear is natural; to see past them is heroic. Fear is normal additive to life; symbolizing that there are new, sometimes extraordinary things to come, to face. To be able to see these things before they happen is a sign of wisdom. To see past th...
He considered having a chance to live in exchange for giving up his way of life, and rejected the idea straightaway: If you say to me, Socrates, this time we will not mind Anytus, and will let you off, but upon one condition, that are to inquire and speculate in this way any more, and that if you are caught doing this again you shall die - if this was the condition on which you let me go, I should reply: Men of Athens, I honor and love you; but I shall obey God rather than you, and while I have life and strength I shall never cease from the practice and teaching of philosophy. ...
