Hello Steemains,
Practical Philosophy is to the answer the question, what is the meaning of life and what can I do practically to find the meaning of ”my life”.
Those people often look for principles and practical philosophy strategies that can help them find themselves and their path on the life journey.
The subject of philosophy is met with a mysterious resistance from the general public. It may be because philosophy is purported as an ancient study, as something of the past that is no longer relevant to the citizens of the 21st century. Granted, it’s heavy to consume texts and the unimpressive appearance of philosophers reinforce the idea that pursuing philosophy is drab and that it will inevitably lead one to live an uneventful, stoic life. But, this is falsely so. I will give you two reasons why philosophy and its ideas are incredibly relevant to you and why you should be into it from this very minute.
First, let’s analyses what life today is like. Although social stratification is still prevalent in our societies, it has evolved to be solely based on monetary power and to a good extent on individual talent. The value of each life is as even as it has ever been in the history of the human race. No child born today is entitled by birth. The world treats each and every person the same. In India, kids from exceedingly rich families and middle-class families attend the same schools and are exposed to the same opportunities. Therefore, today’s middle-class family’s graduates comprise tomorrow’s rich families. My point: the playing field is level. The entire world is competing and only the best will come out on top. So, you must fight to stay alive, to hold your own. You must be a better person. This is a truth of life.
This means that philosophical ideas are no longer just ideas and theories to be studied by scholars. They are ready to be practiced practically by the public and their virtues ready to be revealed. Philosophy can serve both as motivation as well as a consolation. It is a treasure trove of knowledge that can teach you what you are looking to learn. Even if you don’t know what that is exactly.
Secondly, think of how long you’ve lived on Earth and how much of life you’ve really seen. How many distractions are there today and how much time do we squandered? Imagine the world of the ancient philosopher. They had all the time in the world - each their entire lifetimes - and were devoted to observing and studying life without many distractions. Bonus: It is the same life that we are now living. We haven’t evolved since then, have we? We have simply become more advanced, more powerful in entertainment, communication and transportation. That’s it. We possess the same minds, foster the same relationships and face the same problems that arose ages ago in those societies.
Imagine the philosopher’s wisdom. How foolish is it that we ignore their invaluable advice because of our trivial judgments and ignorance of life? How many facets of life have we left unexplored engrossed in our distractions? It is the perfect time to wake up and take control of your life. Let me take the first step and start you off by briefly introducing you to Stoicism.
