Oddball Philosophies

[shinigamisparda]

This thread is basically to discuss and share any personal philosophies that we might have that deviate from the norm, be it just a little bit or to a particularly large extent. I, personally, have two philosophies that I feel go against most of society's teachings:

First is the idea that if you really want to know a person ask not how they want to live or be remembered, ask how the want to die. To me a person's death is not merely the end of their life but the last thing they will ever do, and in a way the last thing they will accomplish (or fail) in their lifetime.

I, personally, want to die in a fight. Not in a war, not in a shootout, not in mugging, a one-on-one tooth and nail to the death combat scenario, preferably with swords but I'm not opposed to good old fashioned mitts. I'm not a particularly violent person but I do have a rather romantic view towards "the fight" that is often referenced in many martial arts movies and games. For me the worst possible death is the one society tells you to have: going quietly in your sleep. It's so freaking boring.

My other somewhat odd philosophy is that to me family has no meaning. Or, to be more specific, the idea of being obligated to someone due to blood relation is something I disagree with. It's not as though I have distaste for my family but I'll be honest, I have much deeper connections to people who have no relationship with my family. I still love my family members as well, but it's not because we share the same blood it's because I genuinely like them.

So, anyone else out there with some philosophies unique to them? Maybe you'll be be surprised and find someone who sees things the same way you do!

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

My personal philosophy is very simple "Shit Happens, Deal with it." I live life as it is and don't make a big deal out of things most of the time the events work themselves out.

 

[enriel]

My life philosophy is that life is a game. Like any game, there are really two mechanics that you can break everything down into: choice and circumstance.

Life:
You're in a room with a limitless number of doors. Some of these doors are locked. When you choose a door to go through, you're in another room with more doors. Rinse and repeat until you arrive in a room with one door. This is death. Game over. You win...?

 

[OptimisticPessimist]

Well, I think death (natural death at least) is something to be celebrated, for one. And I don't mean that in pretentious emo way. I think of it this way: life as we know it, right from birth, is a forced, fevered march towards death; even as our bodies grow stronger and more mature, they begin the slow process of decay. This eventually presents itself in the form of advanged age. Natural death is essentially just a long rest after the marathon. On the other hand, I think unnatural death (i.e. murder) is the greatest crime one can commit on the world. Not just from the fact that a person died, but the idea that whatever potential that person had was snuffed out. As a wise person once stated, "there is not greater tragedy in the world of man than wasted potential"

Or, maybe I'm just blowin' smoke outta my ass. Who can say?

 

[Hellz_Barz]

Think I'm the reverse of you for both op. Dieing in a war is the best method for redemption and glorification that i could ever hope for. Also I'd do anything for my family cause I owe em so much. don't have any specific oddball philosophies to speak off.

 

[enriel]

Well, I think death (natural death at least) is something to be celebrated, for one. And I don't mean that in pretentious emo way. I think of it this way: life as we know it, right from birth, is a forced, fevered march towards death; even as our bodies grow stronger and more mature, they begin the slow process of decay. This eventually presents itself in the form of advanged age. Natural death is essentially just a long rest after the marathon. On the other hand, I think unnatural death (i.e. murder) is the greatest crime one can commit on the world. Not just from the fact that a person died, but the idea that whatever potential that person had was snuffed out. As a wise person once stated, "there is not greater tragedy in the world of man than wasted potential"

Or, maybe I'm just blowin' smoke outta my ass. Who can say?

Not blowin' smoke at all, I agree wholeheartedly. Death is the only thing that is guaranteed in life and I think that mourning can be one of the biggest wastes of time you can go through. It's difficult to lose someone you love, but it's something that will happen no matter what, and after all 'it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.'

I don't want a funeral...I want a celebration of my accomplishments.

 

[Omikron009]

I believe in a few things that, while they may not be my original ideas, are probably not shared by most people.

1. The ends justify the means.
2. Never give the benefit of the doubt.
3. NO BULLSHIT. SERIOUSLY.

 

[Death on Trapezoids]

Think I'm the reverse of you for both op. Dieing in a war is the best method for redemption and glorification that i could ever hope for. Also I'd do anything for my family cause I owe em so much. don't have any specific oddball philosophies to speak off.

Do you have forehead ridges?

OT: I have a limited number of heartbeats in my life, and I will be damned if I waste them doing something I don't want to.

 

[sageoftruth]

Mine is to follow the way of Socrates and be prepared to acknolwedge that you don't know everything and can always be wrong. That opens your mind to the views of others and gives you the chance to assess all possible views and beliefs before you settle for one in particular. More importantly, it helps you to respect those who think differently from you, thus saving you from the burden of hatred. Amusingly, this outlook has led me to acknowledge that even being close-minded and decisive (the exact opposite of my philosophy) has its own benefits.

 

[Hellz_Barz]

Do you have forehead ridges?

What are forehead ridges?

 

[DanDeFool]

Human life has no intrinsic value.

The value of a human life is created through the upbringing that person receives, and the attitudes and behaviors that emerge from that upbringing.

For every oncologist in the world, we have a child rapist. For every Mother Theresa, we have a WBC. For every loving, caring father, we have a deadbeat dad. For every Einstein, we have a Hitler. Most of the time, people who do evil are either mentally ill, or have been raised to be selfish, violent, and uncaring. On the other side, people who do good are usually raised to understand the benefits of helping others, and are trained to have empathy for their fellow man.

Some people talk about unborn children as if they are all going to become the next great scientist or musician or world leader. Not at all true. An unborn child has potential, and that potential will likely be turned to good or ill by the parents, peers, and community of that child.

My value as a person is rooted in my ideas, my actions, and my relationships with others. I was not born with these things; I cultivated them with the help of my parents and the people around me.

 

[DanDeFool]

Do you have forehead ridges?

What are forehead ridges?

Like this:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSderRWj6QDnoPsd0a_flNuP3kVehodBBUZotHxWdfBIygOlnDM

 

[Death on Trapezoids]

Do you have forehead ridges?

What are forehead ridges?

Like this:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSderRWj6QDnoPsd0a_flNuP3kVehodBBUZotHxWdfBIygOlnDM

Exactly.

Get the reference now?

 

[unicron44]

I am so laid back about everything. You live life, life is great and life can totally suck ass, then you're gonna die. It's a sad truth. Have fun while you can.

 

[TeeBs]

Someone who takes a class in philosophy is doomed to be a horrible philosopher.

 

[BlindMessiah94]

I don't believe in Humanity, and the idea of every human being on this earth being connected somehow in a greater way simply because we are all the same species isan illusion.

This stems from my love of people as individuals but hatred of them when we are put in groups. Most people when they have an audience turn into very different people.

 

[Guy32]

I wanna be mummified. I'll have a completely normal funeral ceremony, but when people walk up to the coffin during the open-casket there'll be a mummy in it. I haven't decided whether or not I should be wearing a suit over the bandages or not.

 

[Anarchemitis]

Obi Wan Kenobi once said "Only a Sith deals in absolutes."
Yoda once said "Do or Do not. There is no try."

 

[Tallim]

I wanna be mummified. I'll have a completely normal funeral ceremony, but when people walk up to the coffin during the open-casket there'll be a mummy in it. I haven't decided whether or not I should be wearing a suit over the bandages or not.

Oh yes you should and a pair of sunglasses too.


I personally need to find the humour in everything. If you can't laugh what can you do.