Philosophy

I've discussed quite a few philosophical subjects and questions on this blog but I've never really gone over the subject itself, so that's what I'm going to do now. What is Philosophy? Essentially it's the study of questions. Whether one thinks of themselves as an intellectual or not, philosophy is something that we all have to partake in and consider throughout every point in our lives. What is our purpose? Why do we exist? What will make us happy? Why does suffering exist? These are all profound questions that have always played through our minds. I don't know the exact or right answers to those questions, but I do know one thing; We exist for figuring out our own existence. We are here by a cosmic one in a billion chance, so there is something that each and every one of us must be doing with our lives. Figuring out what that is, is our first and most primal purpose. The fact that us human beings have asked ourselves this question since ancient times, separates us from all other life forms if you ask me. We are the only things in existence that are able to ask such profound questions. I could type non stop for years on the millions of philosophical topics, but again, I'm just trying to go over the subject in general in this post. I'm not entirely sure why some people don't like philosophy. My theory is that they don't like to have such a deep and wide approach to life and instead prefer to focus on doing rather than thinking. By doing this, however, they are partaking in one of the concepts I just mentioned; they are seeking their purpose in life, and in their own minds, thinking about that isn't part of that purpose. When discussing the concept of morality in the philosophical sense, there is so much more of a vast sea of grey area than there are concrete "good" or "bad" things. It cannot be understated how massive the concept of "subjectivity" is in the philosophical sense. Philosophy is fascinating because of how analytical it is. Philosophers take themselves and step away from the hustle and bustle of life so that they may observe and ponder all of these deep and profound concepts. They practice the art of seeking answers. In a way, philosophy could be considered a tragic art. By that I mean those who practice in it will never truly be satisfied. No matter how many answers they find, no matter how many truths they uncover, it will never be enough. It is the fate of the philosopher to forever drink without their thirst being fully quenched. Whether you like it or not, philosophical questions must be asked at some point. You might be at a place in your life when you don't feel the need to do so, but sooner or later you will get there. Often times people turn to philosophical questions later in their lives when it finally dawns on them the fleeting nature of their existence. I'm glad that realization dawned on me early in life, so that I have ample time to find the answers to the countless questions this world imposes on us all.