s would have acollege education would own acomputer. When one considers our world from such a compressed perspective, theneed for acceptance, understanding and education becomes glaringly apparent.Philosophy is an all-important aspect ofour lives. It is philosophy that we turn to when we have the need to seek out aguiding principle for our lives. Therefore, philosophy holds a prominent placein society and in the world. Basically, everyone is a philosopher (or a dreamerand risk-taker), but it takes the creative genius and reasoning of brilliantthinkers to bring about world-shattering concepts. Nevertheless, the common manalso ruminates about his life and his unique existence to try to find themeaning of his life. Over a life time, a constitution or a theme is developedto discern the ideas that one can readily accept. Interestingly, thephilosophies of men separated by vast chasms of time and space all embrace upona common theme of life. This theme is so broad as to encompass everyone's ideasand beliefs and allows for future inclusions. When a person finds another whoshares the same ideas, then he bonds with him in solace. Yet when a groupshares the same ideas, then dangerous factions could erupt. One idea that isnot clear between the belligerent parties is that all the ideas are right, noneis wrong so long as the belief is strong. Philosophy is here to unify us intocommon causes, not to pit us against one another. What one believes is sacredand my own beliefs, I cherish dearly. In this aspect, philosophy allows us tolive our lives with confidence, because we know that ideas cannot be taken fromus. In the United States, we can feel free to express our opinions and beliefsas long as we do not impinge upon other's rights. This is where a commonphilosophy has been accepted and adopted by a people. This macrocosmic unity ofa nation demonstrates the power of philosophy. In another area, philosophy isvital: religion. Religions are perhaps the la...
