What Does Philosophy Look Like?

The basic stuff of philosophy is essentially beliefs. 
One engage in philosophy through meaningful conversation, discussion, reflection, etc. 
The ultimate goal of philosophy is to find truth which will leads to happiness. 


These are the basic characteristics of philosophy.  


But why do we need philosophy?


1. We live like sheep! We always follower the leader mindlessly and rarely do thing of our own conviction. 


2. We are lazy. We need motivation and reflection to improve our lives in our pursuit for happiness. 


3. Happiness. Philosophy will ultimately make us happy as we experience truth. 


These are just some reasons. 

What Is Philosophy?

     I am very particular. I only like things done in a certain manner. Is this reasonable? I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Consequently, I live a very predictable life. I perform actions which I feel I must do. This tends to be a very difficult for myself and others. 

     

For example: 

I place similar objects of varying sized in ascending order. 

     On Monday wear a bright blue polo. On Tuesday I wear a navy blue polo. On Wednesday I wear a white polo. On Thursday I wear a brown polo. On Friday I wear a black polo.

     I perform rituals such as turning the light switch on and off three times before I go to bed at night. 

    I fear uncleanliness. In fact, once I went over to a friend's house and had to clean his entire living room because I felt uncomfortable. I swept, vacuumed, dusted, organized, etc. He was very happy.

     I believe that I must do these things in order to have control over my life. I feel that if I fail to perform my rituals bad things will happen to me. 

     Is this life style reasonable? No. Philosophy is a tool. It allows me to question my beliefs. It provides me with the chance to direct my thought and behaviors on a rational pass to better myself and my life.