Philo continued...

Hold on to your hats, I'm about to get a little Socratic on you all...
I asked the question: Why is philosophy important? To answer it, I ask you this: Why are the other sciences important?
Science allows us to grapple with the world. To understand it, to use it, to save it, to appreciate it. But there is part of the world that is not so concrete, that is and will forever be theoretical--->There is a theoretical branch of physics. There are math equations that may never be used in a practical setting. There are things in biology that can't be explained.
Philosophy!!!
OKay, I'm talking to much. Let me just say this to sum up my point-
Philosophy helps us understand that part of the world that is intangible, unprovable and elusive. The fact that we are able to question life, look for God, or think we have a purpose, to me points to something larger than us. But maybe I am confusing philosophy with theology... Philosophy is the pursuit, through rational thought, of truth and understanding. But our minds are irrarional! Our minds are faulty! Our minds are incapable of grasping what we so desperately desire to find!... Isn't that exciting! The pursuit of the unattainable?! Thats every adventurers dream! But remember, that you must enjoy the pursuit, otherwise its not worth it!
"Try to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and books that are written in a foreign tongue. Do not seek answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Perhaps then you will, without noticing it, live some distant day into the answer. " (Rainer Rilke)
Ahhh life...
...I think this is a topic that i will periodically come back to...

Philosophy

I am a huge fan of the sciences. I mean, what is there not to love. The more knowledge and understanding of the world, especially when its based off of experiments, strict observation and analysis, the better. Physics is concrete. Biology is tangible. Math is boring... but necessary.
I was watching a show on Time Travel the other night. Much of it was just about the crazy musings of some estranged physicists, but there was also a lot of talk about what Time is, in scientific terms. As I sat listening, and felt the complex ideas whizzing over my head, one low-flying thought hit me square in the face- Philosophy will never be so concrete or usable. Physicists use their knowledge of space-time to invent incredible machines. Doctors and sceintists use their knowledge of biology to save lives. Mathemeticians use their knowledge of math to avoid girls and help slow down the exponential growth of our population.
Philosophy in my mind pales in comparison with these things. There is no real proof or hard, testable facts. Yet, philoophy seems to be just as important. Why?! How?!
Isn't it possible that philosophy and religion are crippling the human mind? Isn't it logical to dismiss all of those crazy ideas and thoughts and questions we all have? Hmm....
I dont know yet. Do you?

New Direction

Okay so, here's what I'm thinking. I'm back from my trip and my life isn't nearly exciting enough to blog about. However, I had an idea for a new direction of this blog.
I have decided to blog my thoughts, theories, ideas, hopes and everything else that I deem appropriate. Now, I am not doing this to impress people. I know my ideas are not unique or all that profound. I am doing this for a couple of reasons:
1. It'll be cool to see how my thoughts evolve over the year(s).
2. I want to know what other people think about what I think. Things such as "This is absolute BS!" or "Shut up you pompous prick!!!" are, though not very constructive, things I expect and even look forward to hearing. I would much prefer to get a response such as "Thats interesting, however..." or "I found a similar thing in my own life..." or even "Hey, have you ever thought about this...?" And of course, I wouldn't mind a few "You're super cute!"s or "I'm in love with you."s...
3. To shut my mom up about my not doing anything.
4. To create an open forum for the exchange of ideas.

Alright.

So, I don't expect anyone to read this blog. And although I will be disappointed, this blog is as much for me as it is for anyone who decides to tune in, and thus, I don't need anyone to listen. PLease don't misunderstand me, I want people to read my blog posts because I want feedback and discussion. I have a very small view of the world and if I ever want to break outside the little four by four room of my thought, i need to hear what others have to say. So yes, this is a selfish blog to some extent but only to the extent that you want it to be. I hope to create an open discussion, a flowing of ideas that will help us all to mature and get smahta (smarter)... or at least think we are smarter... or at least talk about things which make us sound smart. I don't know, I might just be really bored.

I will do my first "Thost" (Thought post) tomorrow.

I hope to hear from you!!!