Do Pessimists Make “better” Philosophers?
Question by ‘Cuz I said so.: do pessimists make “better” philosophers?
at least in modern times, many of the great philosophers were drunks, depressed, suicidal, or all of the above. it seems to make sense because happy people don’t feel the need to question the purpose of their existence. they don’t feel the need to ask what is the point of life, if most of their time is spent suffering. or the need to ask where everything came from, or if there is a hell or not, in case they feel like hanging themselves. for them, ignorance is bliss, and their bliss might in part cause their ignorance.
can anyone name a truly optimistic philosopher who is known throughout the world? I’m not claiming that they don’t exist, I just haven’t heard of any that I know to be optimistic.
note: religious leaders aren’t philosophers.
happy people might dilute themselves, by coming up with irrational beliefs. ever notice how happy people usually try to avoid deep conversations? they’re afraid they might learn something.
woosie, what makes you think happy people have found their answers? maybe they ignore the questions. ignoring the questions is emptiness. if they haven’t ignored the questions, and have found their answers, then they would have more to say than religious leaders, psychotherapists, and self-help/motivational speakers.
Best answer:
Answer by Woosie
Of course you haven’t heard of any they are too busy and living their lives and being happy. They know the meaning of their life and they don’t need to waste time philosophizing about things missed or lost etc. As they are happy and living life the way it should be lived!
Edit- Happy people aren’t afraid of learning something because they have already looked into themselves to find the answer they seek, therefore they do not need to philosophize. Has it ever occurred to you that these ‘happy people’ too have had bad times and have just chosen a different exit from these problems than philosophers, channeling that energy into being happier rather than, booze, drugs, alcohol etc!
Give your answer to this question below!
DOT Training Videos for Alcohol and Drug Awareness: Videos for DOT Training
Click http://workexcel.net/dot-supervisor-preview.html – DOT Training Videos are an efficient training method for educating supervisors about alcohol and dru…
Related Substance Abuse Training Information…