Definition of Philosophy

Marriage Philosophy

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Marriage is entered into by two people for varied reasons but the most common are the desire to commit exclusively to one person and the desire to create a family with children.  The arrangement is deemed beneficial to couples and the resulting offspring since marriage provides for the mechanisms and the processes within which partners and children can function effectively as a unit of society.  However, most couples enter marriage with two entirely different marriage values and philosophy.

A marriage philosophy can be developed from a person’s exposure to the marriage set-up of his/her own parents.  Like it or not, the parents’ marriage or at least how it appears to be can affect how children develop their own idea of marriage.  Society and the surrounding environment also plays a big role in the formation of values and beliefs.

Marriage essentially requires commitment to work but the level of commitment will vary depending on the importance placed by each individual on marriage.  Some see marriage as an absolute commitment while others view it simply as a means to achieve other goals in life.  The lesser the commitment, the easier it is for partners to part ways.

The high rate of divorce and marital separation that has been observed in many parts of the world will reveal the decrease in the level of value placed on marriage.  Even countries who have very strong marriage traditions against separation in place are unable to prevent it from happening.  This simply underlies the fact that two people will only stick together if they so do wish.  When marriage philosophy is founded on true commitment and acceptance of the accompanying responsibilities, couples usually have more chances of surviving together.

 

The Philosophy of Teaching

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The philosophy of teaching reflects a teacher’s belief about teaching and the process of learning.  It is being undertaken to help teachers and mentors assess themselves for the purpose of improving themselves.  The formation of this philosophy is not done in one seating but rather comes in stages as a teacher grows and progress.

A teacher must believe that he/she has something to pass on to their students. Unless this is so, there is not much sense in teaching.  Teachers are looked up to and this is impossible to do if a teacher is not able to represent a certain positive philosophy that    can give students important lessons not only in academics but also in life.

Not everyone is called upon to teach or feel the sincere desire to mentor people, whether young or old.  It is not easy to pass on knowledge and skills even when there is sufficient expertise on the subject being taught.  Teaching is an art and a science that is best performed by those genuinely interested in it.

A teacher therefore will always have to have the commitment and dedication to teach at whatever cost regardless of whether or not students are teachable or not.  In cases where a good number of students fail in a class, it is the teacher’s ability that is actually put into question and not the students’.

Also included in a teaching policy is the purpose, whether general or personal, which the teacher holds as his/her main objective in entering the profession.  From this purpose, it would be easy to determine if a teacher will succeed since selfish purposes will never work in the teaching profession.  There must also be a clear agenda of how a teacher proposes to go about sharing what he/she knows to students.

The environment in a teaching profession will not always be conducive to the ideal learning set-up.  This poses a challenge to teachers to go beyond what they are expected to do in the name of teaching.  A philosophy in teaching should be able to guide a teacher along the way to remind him/her of the original purposes set at the beginning.

The Philosophy of Nature

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Nature refers to what we see in the physical world which encompasses life in general.  It is derived from an ancient word that means birth pertaining perhaps to qualities and characteristics that are intrinsic to living things and other features found in the world.  More than geology and wildlife, nature also refers to the way things are and how they change in their own accord.

When we speak of the course of nature, we are referring to how things will proceed in their natural and expected order.  This is in effect saying that nature will take its course with or without human intervention.  It would appear that nature follows its own laws and will not bow down to human direction forever.

When we allow nature to take its course, we do not intervene.  We simply let what ought to happen prevail.  Humans allow this usually when they acknowledge the truth that they cannot control nature at all.  Any semblance of control over nature is but temporary since the independence of nature from human control soon manifests itself in due time.

When we cut trees to the extremes and suffer flooding after, isn’t that a way that nature says to humans that there are consequences for going against nature.  When we dump our garbage in rivers and suffer the stench of ten times more than amount of garbage when the ocean dumps them back, isn’t that a way that nature says that humans deserve what they get?

The philosophy of nature is simple.  Every being and thing in this world has a purpose.  Humans will be wise to observe and respect everything which they share the world with.  Humans should not take offense to nature since there is bound to be retaliation in the natural course of things.

What Makes a Great Athlete

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Great athletes are not born great.  Some may be born with extraordinary athletic abilities than others but that doesn’t guarantee greatness at all.  The difference between reaching the level of greatness, settling for mediocrity, or succumbing to failure would depend on what a person does with whatever strengths he or she naturally possesses.

Often, the obstacle to greatness lies in psychological rather than in physical limitations.  Most of the athletes that have been elevated to greatness started in humble  beginnings.  Outside support is usually provided through opening of opportunities but the fate of an athlete would ultimately depend on his goal and ambition.

An athlete destined for greatness believes that he or she has what it takes to succeed.  In so believing, the body and mind is willed to perform for excellence.  Great athletes deliver even under pressure since their goal is beyond winning.  It is the pursuit of excellence no matter the result.

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