Monday, October 11, 2010
Physics
Reading physics this week...understanding that like it was said in class, that Aristotle is basing a lot of his framework on the concept of change and how change is made in every aspect. Change is really all that you perceive it to be in my opinion. Depending on what you understand is change, is what change actually is. Sometimes I feel like when one tries to ponder it a certain way is helpful in some ways because they are getting different angles of perception but in another way may hinder how you initially come to your own conclusions. To some people pondering things like this doesn't even matter, but for others, our existence and the meaning of it is a central point of investigation. There are so many people from the past and present who have given different views on this investigation and I cant help but to wonder what makes people like Aristotle considered to be one of the most interesting people to have attributed to it. It makes me wonder about society and our western way of thinking...and the reasons why we decide to follow someones views or not follow them. What kind of views do we not consider seriously that others do? What are the reasons for that? This is why I think it is important to ponder on our own the possibilities initially, before considering anyone else. Of course we are predisposed to things without even knowing which complicates it even more.
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I've always found it interesting to ponder "the meaning of life," even though I know that there isn't really an answer for the big question. That's probably why a lot of people don't bother thinking about it. There's no definitive answer that applies to everyone, but I still think it's important for us to find our own purpose (even if it isn't "right," per se). You brought up an interesting point, too, about how we accept some views and reject others, even without really "knowing" what's right and what's wrong. What makes an idea more credible than another one? I suppose it differs from person to person. Maybe the way an idea is presented makes it convincing. Perhaps the evidence provided is compelling. It's a little unnerving to think about how much I "know" is just based on what some guy in a classroom told me, though. I guess that just underscores the importance of doing your own research, but then, how will you know if what your research uncovers is right? In the end, as frustrating as it is, I guess you have to admit that you'll never really "know" if something is true or not, and you'll just have to accept your uncertainty if you want to actually live your life.
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