What life experiences have drawn you to the topic of philosophy?

I love philosophy and the many answers that I read on yahoo answers. I've had some pretty rough experiences being in my shoes and my shoes only. My negative perspective of the world and where it led me made me want to change my perspective. At one point I was also forced because I was a danger to myself. This is what made me want to learn more about philosophy. My friends always tell me that I should major in philosophy or psychology. What about philosophy is interesting to you. What led you here? Often I was in a situation where people didn't understand me. I was labeled something harsh. Now philosophy and psychology provide me with the ideas to express myself.

What life experiences have drawn you to the topic of philosophy?
I have just answered this Question in S%26amp;C but I like it so I will paste my answer here as well





Big knowing smile





Because if you people to understand you.


You must learn to understand people





Because pain is a harsh teacher





Because Ignorance is the true evil of the world


and ignorance is lack of knowing


and to love is to know


and I love to know





walking to the edge show you your limits


and when you can see your limits you can change them





as to your question


What about philosophy is interesting to you. What led you here?





Would it be too much if I said "Life, the universe and everything" to part of these is to be part of yourself, but by walking the path of knowledge you can do more than just know yourself.


Sorry best answer I can give in a simple form





Baci
Reply:Coming to terms with the hypocrisy of the world religions .


Originally being a Catholic and taught to fear God with penalties of for ever damnation for some ridiculous sin , that I began to question all the teachings and after many years of searching and studying I concluded that Religion, all religions are human made to fulfill for the benefit of the few that were and are in charge , in reality another form of taxation by the clergy , using fear as a catalyst to have followers into their own doctrines .


Consequently the discovery of this society lies , has open doors to view life in a philosophical way .
Reply:Honestly, I don't think there ever was a life experience that can account for my love of philosophy. I think I just showed up that way. I remember being labeled a daydreamer when I was in 2nd grade. I wasn't daydreaming. I was thinking. To this day, my mother complains that I think too much. It's just the way I am put together.
Reply:I actually discovered Philosophy in college. Honestly, prior to that, I didn't even know that it existed. I went to a private Catholic University that required all student to take classes in Philosophy as well as Theology. Although I was opposed to it, I did it anyway because the university had a wonderful reputation and a fantastic Psychology department. (I was ignorant and assumed that the Catholic professors who taught Philo and Theo would try to cram their religion down my throat.)





It is one of the greatest things I have ever done. I was always a "dreamer." I found a discipline that validated my "dreaming." It isn't that I was looking for validation. But, I used to hate it when people would say to me, "What are you doing?" To which I would respond, "I'm thinking." They would then say, "Oh, so you're not doing anything."





As a child I always was made to feel "wrong," "weird," or “bad” because I liked to think and because I questioned everything. So, the idea that thinking was encouraged was very refreshing to me.





As my Psychology studies progressed, I learned that Psychology was born of Philosophy. So, my appreciation for Philosophy grew even greater as I began to understand how crucial it was to what I was studying.





I am not a Philosopher in the "practical" sense. Perhaps in the general sense I am – perhaps not. :) Regardless, I like this category because the people here seem to contemplate moreso than those who frequent other categories. They prefer to think rather than regurgitate. :)





I fear I am rambling, so I'll leave it at that. :)
Reply:You will never believe this is a serious answer, but it is:


In high school, I got from the library a hardcover edition of "Playboy Interviews." The only interview that appeared even mildly interesting was the one with Ayn Rand. I've been a fan ever since.





Her interview in 1959 with Mike Wallace:


http://economistsview.typepad.com/econom...



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