Who else can give us a true definition of philosophy then? Academics, economists, scientists, physicists…….. you can call all forms and shapes of experts from all fields of science and they will each have a definition that they see as the absolute definition of philosophy. But when you ponder on the foundations laid thousands of years ago by the world’s earliest philosophers there is no one true definition. Even after dedicating their whole lives to the study of philosophy you would still have a different view of what it is. This is why it is so difficult to define, ask a fool on what it means and he might say, ” I do not know”, but that statement is in a way an application of the fundamental theories of philosophy. Information is knowledge, knowledge and power and people in power are fools for they think they become something above everything else void of the shortcomings and failures that makes us human. Thinking that having all the knowledge in the world under your belt gives you the knowledge and thus power to say that others are wrong in their perception of philosophy is a true fallacy indeed for all of us who are part of the human race is what philosophy is all about. The science of trying to understand an individual who is different from everybody else around him thus indefinable.

So Philosophy has no one true meaning, and that any definition can be either true or false. Maybe that’s why the father’s of philosophy were treated as fools and ridiculed as such. For asking questions that only fools did and tried to make sense of the world. Maybe that’s the true meaning of philosophy, strip yourself of all the things that makes you, yourself and you might, you might just be able to define it definitely. But after that, nobody would be interested in what you say for you are now a nobody and nobody listens to nobody’s.

Ponder that……

A friendly reminder: If you don’t win the argument you’ll need to drink the hemlock but if you win Socrates will drink it for you. Of course it is really difficult to win against Socrates but there are some who have won.

If you wish to take more than the free argument clinic though you’ll be disappointed since the link to the InterQuest homepage no longer works.

Have a good time arguing with Socrates!

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge. – Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Such is a trend that some people cannot avoid. Personal or not, leaving past issues such as conflicts of interests and prior misunderstandings can be set aside and help you move on towards better tomorrows. Some people find it hard to do, especially if they are stubborn. Depending on cultural beliefs, it is indeed a hard thing to do for people who find it difficult to get by their past problems and drawbacks.

For sure, most of us live in the present with entirely different perspectives. Some of us may be living the better life while others may have gone into worst situations. But while finance issues can be worked on, would it not be better to live life easier and stress-free knowing you don’t have any hang-ups as far as your past relationship with peers or business partners is concerned?

It is hard for sure but it can be easier if you just let go of these issues and focus on what is there in front of you now. Don’t let these past problems hinder your overall evolution. Living in the past will never be a means to go forward and expect better outcomes in the personal ascension of development.

This goes beyond business. It can cater to law, medicine or even environmental concerns. The main source of all knowledge are the books that we see, most of which we don’t read from cover to cover. Not all people are made to read books and in these cases, it seems that the need for a mediator in the form of teachers or resource speakers enlighten the subject matter a whole lot more.

Many say that expediting such terminologies is a talent. But if you look at it, it just needs practice and a lot of self-confidence. An audience can fare well and understand topics of various areas if they see that the one preaching it knows it to the letter. Further, enhancing discussions to make it interesting in their eyes is another, a strategy that can perhaps teach many that expanding a certain subject matter can be done by first ensuring that your audience is indeed listening.

Just imagine the betting odds before the fight where Dela Hoya was practically given a 100% chance of winning over Pacquiao. Laying down the odds of how it is easier to step down to a weight level rather than move up was their only basis. Yet after all that has been said and done, we saw smaller and faster fighter prevail in what many call as an upset. For a fighter winning all but one round is hardly an upset.

Saving face for the sake that they never gave the small fella chance should not deprive him of his dedication and hard work. This is totally foul. Why call it an upset when Pacquiao practically destroyed Dela Hoya from the opening bell? This is totally unfair and goes way beyond the proper means of providing respect for people who have proven their worth.

Regardless, size is not always the reason for winning. Heart and determination are still important. In the case of Manny Pacquiao, it was all about preparation and determination. That is why he has gotten the tag best pound for pound fighter today.

On the side of the consumer, this can be a good sign as well. Though money may be hard to come by, it is an opportunity to which they can take advantage of. Buying or getting deals right now would be good although surely, much of these price drops and special discounts are only catered towards cash basis purchases. The philosophy is really simple. Real estate developers need cash in a hurry and by enticing cash purchases, the period of investment will be lost but not as extensive compared to a financing and installment loan.

So with that in mind, expect people who have savings to consider investing now. It is indeed the best time to invest and able people should consider this opportunity as a once in a lifetime deal. Not that we are trying to entice abuse of the current situation but as people preparing for their future, such is a something that may last as long as the crisis dwells upon us. Once it is over, all of these will be gone.

For one, the count of people who get along without conflicts of interest such as religious practices or customary family traditions are rising in numbers. The ability to adjust accordingly and fit in is often the most criticized aspect of it all. There are some people who lower their pride and hit it off but the question of sincerity will often follow suit. In short, adjusting to one another is one thing but prolonging it is another.

Most people today have to deal with this, particularly for people who get drawn into the opposite sex for one reason or another. But you will see through divorces and separations that many people fail to work it out, particularly because they don’t want to give way. Hard as they may want to fend it off, it remains that such issues are easier said than done.

There is no philosophical belief that would rescind people from wanting to be with one another. There will always be barriers and often the challenge is to break them down. In marriages and relationships, that is a tough task to conquer. But there are exceptions and all of these are overcome in time.

Such is the situation that we all find ourselves in. Times are hard and despite such philosophical beliefs and traditions through the years, the fact remains that some adjustments that include having to suck up our pride and live according to how we can today is apparent.

People who are hard-headed and want to stick to their original philosophies are commendable. But it has been months now and the future looks bleaker by the day. We see the realities of an economic catastrophe and even the big names in the business and entrepreneurial industry are following suit. Given all these factors, how long can we hold out before we admit that we must make the necessary moves to adhere towards wise living moves?

It is not easy to go back on your original personal philosophy. Some would even call it sheepish. But today you just have to make the adjustments and find a way to survive. Pride certainly will not help and if people are mature and rational, they would agree that today is not the best time to be hardheaded.

What is the philosophy behind it all? It is really quite simple. Why turn to the foreign workers if you have local talent to fill them up? It is not a complicated theory. Local residents need to be given the priority regardless if better qualified people are available abroad.

If there is one thing that should be addressed that is to build economies with local talent. There are groups that believe that the best people for a job come from other countries which is really debatable. There are local people who can fill up these jobs and in most cases, they are overlooked.

Countries have their own educational systems which often produce good manpower options. The problem is that some of them choose to go abroad for better compensation. But this was yesterday’s news.

Today, such is a limited option and with the declaration that foreign workers will be cut, perhaps these graduates should test the local markets for the time being and put their expertise to work. This can even signal a better output in applying their various philosophies to help their local country’s current problems.

Why take out a loan? Some people are taking it slow considering that loans will always be there for them to turn to. It does sound tempting but the fact remains you have to pay for it sooner or later. Once that happens, you never know how much you can spare from your daily cost of living. Some would declare that they would make sacrifices, but sadly, it does not happen.

From the looks of it, the philosophy of simply knowing your limit as far as money to spare has been overlooked these days. People are counting their finances but obviously, there is a significant number of factors when it comes to expenses that are not considered.

That is one waterloo that people fail to comply with. For some, as long as they can survive with their current income, then they can settle loans based on amortization schedules given. Taking it a bit deeper, proper deliberation and putting everything in would be better to address the ideal figures that a person can really loan.