THINK AND BE
The brain is a complex structure, defining humans as the most advanced species on Earth. Our evolutionary path has been defined through the workings of the mind, to adapt, create and form social structures from which to flourish within. Mind is also a tool that, when used well, can unlock the potential for bringing much success in life.
Applied learning of what makes a man tick, can help to broaden the individual's mind. With such a wealth of discovery readily available to us – information on hand through libraries and so easily accessible via the internet, this moment in history brings even greater opportunities to expand our understanding of the world around us.
Many exceptional intellects have pondered what it is to be human and the learnings of these great thinkers, have helped shape our world. Philosophy has attempted to tackle the fundamental concepts of reality and existence. It's these philosophers before us, who have dedicated their lives to rationalising and discussing the subtle intricacies of what constitutes being human, – delving into constructs formed at the heart of society, studying foundations for living with the interplay of knowledge/values forging our very reason and purpose.
Understanding the make-up of man, is something the great philosophers have pondered for millennia. It served as a counter against religious schooling and was therefore a perilous pursuit for those who challenged dogma. People lost their lives standing up for what they believed. Many more great minds have debated the classics since antiquity and their thinking is founded at the heart of our modern-day societies.
Through advances made in science during the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, our great minds search beyond the atomic and deeper into the universe for answers on reality and existence. As religion loses its hold amongst the educated classes of the West, philosophy and the systematic approach to reasoning have also lost their allure as the prestigious pursuit it once was – at least for the time being.
Many exceptional intellects have pondered what it is to be human and the learnings of these great thinkers, have helped shape our world. Philosophy has attempted to tackle the fundamental concepts of reality and existence. It's these philosophers before us, who have dedicated their lives to rationalising and discussing the subtle intricacies of what constitutes being human, – delving into constructs formed at the heart of society, studying foundations for living with the interplay of knowledge/values forging our very reason and purpose.
Through advances made in science during the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, our great minds search beyond the atomic and deeper into the universe for answers on reality and existence. As religion loses its hold amongst the educated classes of the West, philosophy and the systematic approach to reasoning have also lost their allure as the prestigious pursuit it once was – at least for the time being.
Knowledge of the philosophies, forayed by the studious as academic tennis and recited for scholarly status is not the purpose for learning the philosophies. Studying the great philosophers and their work will help us to understand such things as good and evil, love, truth and lies. Questions such as: who am I, why are we here, is there more to life and such, are still just as current and relevant to the individual and therefore the investigations/discussions of these subjects, will not only improve cognitive function but also bring new insights into our own lives.
With a quick search, some great free podcasts, and youtube short videos can be found covering the great philosophers – with collections available for beginners and even complete works available online. For an in-depth understanding of Philosophy in book form, a selection of some books to read can be found.
With a quick search, some great free podcasts, and youtube short videos can be found covering the great philosophers – with collections available for beginners and even complete works available online. For an in-depth understanding of Philosophy in book form, a selection of some books to read can be found.
For some on the path to enlightenment, the answer lies in simply being. Kant knew the answers lied within. The fool needs no books. No search is required. No quest. The answers are already known, we simply need to know we have already found them.
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