What shaped your Philosophy in Life & does Philosophy shape your Character?

answers1: People responsible for my life's philosophy include my
mother, my first guitar teacher, my college composition professor, and
many great writers, including Henry David Thorearu, Walt Whitman and
George Orwell. <br>
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I wouldn't say that my philosophy is "carved in stone," but I've lived
by it for centuries and it has served me well. Here it is: <br>
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Always take the road less traveled. Always have a measure of sympathy
and benevolence for your fellow man, because you're not that far from
living in a cardboard box, yourself. And take a big bite out of life
and let the juice run down your chin. <br>
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How's that?
answers2: Well my philosophy in life is live and learn and what doesnt
kill you will make you stronger, what shaped my philosophy was i have
learned from everything i have done thus far and will continue to
learn from everything i will do in the future, and what doesnt kill
you will make you stronger otherwise you would be dead already, my
mother died when i was 16 she was my best friend it was all of a
sudden, brain aneorism, and then gone it was christmas morning, i
thought it would kill me im surprised it didnt, but ya know to this
day that is the absolute worst thing that could have happened to me
and it did make me stronger and gave me faith in myself to survive
anything, nothing can compare to that in my eyes. This philosophy
can't be shaken or changed over time they are just facts of life.
answers3: I agree with Sexy Slim and Sunshine. My philosophy on life
has definitely shaped my character but to the opposite effect of what
my life was actually like. My philosophy on life is a combination of
Sexy Slim's and Sunshine's. I've been through a lot in my twenty years
but not as much as most people. My husband always tells me time and
time again, my story may not be as bad as the next person's; I've come
to find that it's true. I'm a life coach who is dealing with a member
of a group I moderate and she's dealt with more than I can ever deal
with in a lifetime so I feel spared in some way not to have gone
through too much. I've shaped my character to be the opposite of what
I've witnessed because the way my mama and my siblings were living
wasn't right and they just weren't setting a proper example at all. I
mean, I basically had to raise myself along with four other siblings
without being old enough to do so which is why I stepped out of their
footsteps and on my own. My philosophy has changed twice in my
lifetime and it'll change at least one more time as I get older
because I learn from everything but all for the better. Everything I
learn from life basically adds and relates to my past philosophies
like the ones I just added but I have a lot of beliefs within me from
experience that will never be shaken.
answers4: For the first question - seems here you mean by "philosophy"
a general view of the world. (Correct me if that's not what you
meant.) A mix of study and experience have shaped my general view of
things and how I inquire. My thoughts need checking against better
minds, but also what they say need checking against my experience.
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It would be stupid to say my philosophy is unshaken. I'll stick to it,
but doubts constantly dog me. I've been wrong before, very wrong
before, so it's impossible for me to say with 100% confidence that
I've got the answers (which is what your unshakable-view guy is
saying). That's the only thing I've got going for me: no doubt, no
learning. <br>
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For the second question, it seems you mean something different:
something like a discipline of inquiry into basic matters. (Correct me
if - hell, you know the drill.) Does philosophy shape my character?
Good question. Maybe my character shaped the way I do philosophy!
That's probably more like it, for better or worse. Everyone has their
perspective - or bias, or angle, call it what you will. <br>
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For big decisions, I can't say I reasoned them out. More like listened
for the answer. Given my limited reasoning ability, it's probably for
the better. <br>
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If philosophy has shaped my character (the way I habitually do
things), it's been in the way of being more critical of others and
more trusting in myself - without closing my ears. In fact I think I
hear better for it. And that can only help everyone around me, I
think.
answers5: My philosophy in life has been shaped by my personal
experiences in life and by those of people that I consider to be
admirable, credible, and honest people. I would say that my life
philosophy is pretty muched fixed although over the years it does get
a little polished, but stays overall the same. Yes, I do believe that
a person's philosophy shapes a major part of their character. A
person's philosophy justifies their believes, actions, and overall
personality.
answers6: Fixed but not stringent. It has made me more patient. <br>
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You are child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here. Whether or not it is clear to you, no
doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace
with God, whatever you conceive him to be.
answers7: It's fixed, but I wouldn't call it dogmatic, since it
requires my constant attention. It is the knowledge that all things
that happen, fortunate or unfortunate, are actually good because of
the wisdom it profers. However, I have the oppurtunity to constantly
meditate or contemplate this meaning any way I deem fit. And if I ever
decide to take a break from it, then I would plummet from my
knowledge. Meaning I would again become lost in the sea of questions,
forever without an oar. And so, by keeping myself fixed upon my own
philosophy of knowledge, I gain transcendence. Does it have a price?
Yes, the price and necessity of constantly holding on, and its
benefit? Clarity and comprehension.
answers8: to a pair quantity, the place we are born might effect us...
yet.. we actually have a decision on who to be and the thank you to
be. I knew a family members with six babies. All born and raised
jointly. some grew to become out properly and a few no longer so
super... interior those babies, their values numerous and what they
chosen to be or do.. numerous... that grew to become their decision
contained in the top. standards... i detect it relies upon on each and
each guy or woman... no count number whilst they're born. the trails
we choose for are continually going to count on each and each human
beings... some will stick to what others do and a few will nonetheless
take a harder path and do what's authentic for them.
answers9: Life experience has shaped mine and its an ongoing process
which is constantly being refined, reviewed and reassessed. No,
philosophy itself does not mold ones character, its how its
implemented.
answers10: METAPHSYICS/BUDDAHISM/EXTENSIALISM <br>
IT'S A SEMI RIGED BELIEF SYSTEM BUT FLEXABLE <br>
PRETTY MUCH BASED ON LOGIC EXCEPT WHEN LOGIC CANT BE APPLIED I USE
WHATS LISTED ABOVE TO GUIDE THE OTHER ASPECTS OF LIFE IN WHICH LOGIC
CANT BE USED (WHICH IS VERY LITTLE) <br>
AND YES IT SHAPES WHO YOU ARE AS THEY GIVE YOU GUIDE LINES TO OPERATE BY