rgest groups of people who share acommon philosophy. Their uniform beliefs cause the members of each religion tophilosophize in a common theme in which the religion does not allow any radicaldeviation. One of philosophy's most important aspects is its flexibility. Itwas this flexibility that encouraged great thinkers to expound their ideas. Ineach stage of transition and growth there is an opportunity for newphilosophies to come in and help us live our lives better. Philosophy grants usthe chance to live a fulfilled life, full of actions and thoughts true toourselves. We find enlightenment in philosophy from others and ourselves. Thereis always some satisfaction when a new idea comes to us. Such is the excitementin discovery that Ren Descartes even went so far as to proclaim, "Ithink, therefore I am." Philosophy is truly unique in all its ways. Sincethe very first moment when man recognized that he was able to think and perceiveinnovative ideas, man has never ceased to think. Man considers himself uniquefor his unparalleled ability to conceive new thoughts, revise old ones, andlive in harmony with the present ones. This sort of view typified man'sinveterate belief that he is not just a mere animal but rather a being that hasbeen able to transcend his former bestiality on to a higher plateau ofreasoning. On this plateau is an endless plain that stretches beyondcomprehension. It is on this plain that all of us find new thoughts, rejectthem, discover our own, add new ones, and finally, settle with our ownphilosophy of life. Man cherishes his own philosophy because it is somethingthat is close to his heart and out of reach. He needs a philosophy in order forhim to live. This guides him in all his actions in life. Screw the status quo.Live for yourself. Be independent from what the mainstream dictates what youshould and shouldn't do. Above all, survive. My point being, reality is notsomething to be set up against a standard. It is totally ab...
