*About me Flashcards
What is the purpose of life?
It used to be to become the best that i can be and make the most out of my capabilities. Now it’s more about the relationship I have with other people. Without others, there is no life.
What do you think of emotions?
They’re an enormous source of energy. By developing discipline over emotions, their energy can be focused on constructive outlets.
Emotions and desires are also responsible for passion and can lead to great chaos or great advancement.
What do you think of religion?
Everyone has something they believe in unconditionally. This can be called religion. Examples are the belief in love or science.
What drives people?
At first, it is the need to establish one’s self. But there is also the longing for something more to life, and this may result in a deep sense of responsibility towards others.
What is the best way to describe your moral code?
We must constantly examine what is moral and immoral
What word would you use to describe yourself?
Self-examined
What question is most difficult or controversial for you?
What is right and wrong?
What philosophical school of thought are you in?
Platonism.
What is platonism?
Platonism seeks to examine and explore above all else. Although we may not reach the answers in this life, a Platonist believes they are still out there.
“Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil”
