Philosophy

I am reading Consolation of Philosophy, by Boethius, for an ancient western civilization class I am taking, and am challenged to think about philosophy. What exactly to think about, I am unsure, but to think I am positive.

I read about Boethius' dialogues with Philosophy herself, and I wonder to myself and the few friends who are with me at Saxby's, if it would not be beneficial to for a time refrain from studying the philosophy of others, and focus all of my concentration of creating a philosophy for myself. A philosophy formed out of what I see, what I experience, what I understand, what I find true and pure, what I find myself disgusted with, what I find beautiful, and what I find simply overwhelming.

I can't help but to wonder if that philosophy, assuming it can be formed without being fed into by previous philosophies, would be transformational to myself, and my spheres of influence.

I don't think it right to denounce prior philosophers and their works, and I don't think it appropriate to deny the studying of their thoughts. There is surely value to be found.

I only desire to hope that if I create a philosophy out of my experiences and my relationships, that it will differ from that of anyone else' and that if it differ, it might be beneficial in ways unseen. That if it be beneficial in ways previously unseen, that it may inspire others. That if it inspires others, and is beneficial in more ways, that more good may come to this smoldering world.


I can only hope for something different than what I've known, for what I've known has not been enough to keep me content.





As I continue to wander, searching for what's good and true, I hope and pray I don't get lost in fog.