Role of philosophy in my life

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Role of philosophy in my life
Philosophy gets defined in several ways. Individuals and scholars each coin their definitions of this term sometimes in a way that befits them. However, it is evident that this area of study covers various aspects of knowledge. In this paper, the definition of philosophy in line with investigating principles of reality based on logical reasoning gets explored. How this field impacts as well as defines life equally gets tackled. According to philosophy, the importance of knowing oneself is stressed, and as such, this paper focuses more on self-awareness and appreciation. Questions on if philosophy makes life better and the philosophical parameters determining the life one has also get discussed. This area of study encompasses issues of ethics, morality, reasoning and many other aspects of the human thought that dictate rightful living. As a result of philosophy, we generate discussions on right or wrong and also good or bad. Therefore, it is evident that this field contributes mostly to various aspects of life.
A personal perspective on whether philosophy aids one in living a better life or not brings me to the conclusion that of course this subject is a unique additive hence enriching rather than ruining a life. In-Depth thinking exposes one to wonder what life would be like without the exposure to philosophical teachings. What would govern human behavior considering that beings possess various character traits? Although what the components of better life are can be regarded differently by individuals I would still argue that philosophy improves the aspects of our lives.

Philosophy has significantly helped in my thinking thus the primary drive in my decision-making abilities (Lachs 71). I realized that through philosophy I tend to be a more reasonable human being who does not rush into decisions that would lead to serious life consequences. The phrase every choice has implications that are either good or bad coined itself from somewhere. This statement was a result of the tendency of man to always rush into acts without insight on what is in store for them. With philosophy comes the possibility for me to know the poor reasoning and the audacity to stand firm on my beliefs without easily being swayed. I can give audience to others when they are sharing their points of view and as a result, discern what good or lousy counsel is and how I can instill them in my daily livelihood to make my life better. With sound reasoning, the negativities from others around me meant to discourage or dislodge me from my aim in life have a lesser impact on me that would be the case for non-objective judgment.
There exist various philosophical theories that have been of guidance to me as I live my life each day. Having exposed myself to get the scholarly advantage of knowing these approaches very well, I have accepted the exposure that comes with them to live a self-fulfilling life. The first theory whose concepts I have used to determine my daily acts is that of idealism. This aspect has aided me much especially when I intend to do anything. I realized that before taking any action, one must think carefully and see if the act will be sensible. Therefore, this rule is the first I always embrace, and I am a witness that it has yielded positive results. Through the theory of realism, I have grown to appreciate the role of the environment in my socialization as well as habitation. The surrounding I interact with and the components are of significant impact to me as an individual. I have gotten to appreciate the contribution of the living as well as non-living aspects of our surrounding hence nurturing them with the love they deserve. By meeting other beings, my skills in socialization improved with the knowledge that I cannot live alone as an individual because at some point I will need to mingle with other beings.
I would not say that I am the epitome of perfection since in this world no individual is perfect. As a person, I only strive to be better in life and to meet the expectations I have set for myself since everyone is different and I can just compete with myself, not others. Therefore, according to me, the life I live is possibly the best I could live, and I could not trade it for anything. I would happily invite others to freely emulate my actions since the principles I believe in and follow have made my life so comfortable and easy to manage (Lachs 45). Moreover, I think that if they lived my kind of life, the world would be a better place for habitation. Knowing the difference between right and wrong I have lived peacefully avoiding conflict as much as possible. These behaviors ensure that there is peaceful coexistence between me and those I interact with daily. What better place to be in than a calm habitat full of love, unity as well as peace? I believe philosophy is the best subject one should do because it has functional life significances making life easy to manage.
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Lachs, John. The Relevance of Philosophy to Life. Nashville, Tenn. [u.a.: Vanderbilt Univ. Press, 1995. Print.